Dave Hopwood has been performing, speaking and writing for 30 years.
For 10 years he was the creative arts director at the Lee Abbey Conference Centre in North Devon. These days he spends much of his time writing and speaking, using films, stories and modern media to communicate the Bible in a friendly, accessibly style. He draws on film, TV, adverts, news, humour and the internet.
The kind of events he has spoken at include –
church services and other Christian events
workshops on the theme of communicating Christianity
writing workshops
interactive storytelling workshops for children & parents
youth services and teenage events
film evenings
using film in church meetings
media and faith events
church fringe and outreach events
workshops on communicating the Bible
men’s breakfasts and pub nights
Church Weekends
A typical weekend might include:
Friday night film session for teenagers
Saturday morning men’s breakfast
Saturday workshop – on communicating faith, creating drama or stories, bringing the Bible to life or using film in worship
Saturday evening – an entertaining film and faith event
‘The Bible as you’ve never read it before.’ Adrian Plass, author and speaker
‘Whenever I hear Dave speak I am inspired and challenged by his passion for God… his words always propel me back to the Bible.’ Stuart Townend, singer/songwriter
‘I think The Groovy Gospel is the best Bible ever made.’ Daniel, aged 7
‘Honest, plain speaking and contemporary.’ Carl Beach, Christian Vision for Men
‘Dave Hopwood is a passionate man and a brilliant communicator… he demonstrates that passion through his unique gift to make the characters and incidents of the Bible live for people today.’ Bishop Chris Edmondson
I regularly post creative pieces which help folks connect with the Bible in a contemporary and down-to-earth way. Please feel free to make use of them if they inspire you. I also post daily short thoughts on social media and have produced a variety of books, most of which draw on the Bible.
