Teaching day: Artists reframing the prophetic. Friday 4th September 2026. Lighthouse Cafe, Great Gransden.

A safe space to wonder about unanswerable questions and fall deeper in love with the Holy Spirit’s beauty and mystery. Led by Martin Young and Chris Duffett.

A day for Christian artists and creatives who wish to explore the work of the Holy Spirit in their craft and calling. And how both the act of making and what is made may reflect, speak, and amplify the prophetic word of God.

From the poetry of the Psalms to the symbolic acts of Ezekiel, we witness the prophetic throughout scripture woven intimately with art and creativity. The prophets were not just messengers, they were artists. Their visions came in songs, symbols, dramatic actions, and poetic declarations that pulled back the veil between heaven and earth. 

In this day workshop, we’ll explore how prophecy and art are inseparable in Scripture, and how reclaiming this connection can awaken a deeper, more vibrant experience of God’s voice today. We believe our call to co-create with God is our primary purpose on the earth. Join us as we delve into in-depth discussions of beauty, comparing the prophetic process with the creative process, where gesture becomes a message, and beauty becomes a revelation, and explore how the artist's way is the way forward for the Body of Christ 

MEET THE TEAM

MARTIN YOUNG

Martin Young has been leading and planting churches for 30 years and is currently working among Christian creatives and producing film, theatre and arts events. He is involved in several church and global ministries and serves on the boards of Essential Christian (Spring Harvest), DFN-UK, and The Bless Network. He is married and has two adult children. He serves as CEO of Saltmine Theatre Company. 

Chris studied Art with Theology at Chester College and has exhibited all over the UK. His work is often used for publications and magazines and recently his art work was used internationally for the prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come. 

For 25 years Chris led The Light Project/ Light College but now serves churches in Unity seeking to reach their communities with good news. 

Chris serves annually as a chaplain on the island of Bardsey which has influenced much of his work.

Prog for the day.

Programme:

9.30 Coffee and pastries 10. Welcome, worship and introduction to the day 11.00 Workshop 1 with Martin. 12.00 Workshop 2 with Chris 1.00 Hearty soup and bread lunch 2.00 Workshop 3 with Martin:  3.00 Break 4.00 How to go on doing this! 5.00 Home time. 

There will be an art stall of Chris art work as well as Martins books for sale for you to continue developing your creative journey!