Northern Ireland District is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Keys as Director for Northern Ireland. Lisa took up her post in early January after Jonathan Gracey stepped down from the role in October.

On her appointment Lisa said: “It’s an exciting time to take up the position of Director for Northern Ireland District and use my skills and experience to add value to the amazing work of the staff and volunteers. I’ve a strong business background in marketing and management and have enjoyed working at a senior level for great commercial organisations. I’ve also worked in the third sector as Chief Operations Officer for Crown Jesus Ministries, a local faith based organisation. As a Chartered Manager, I feel my knowledge and experience will help the team to navigate the challenges ahead.

Youth and children’s ministry have been an important part of my life for many years, serving in church organisations including The Boys’ Brigade, and I have many happy memories of my time spent leading Anchors.

Outside of work I’m involved in two voluntary boards – The Genesis Network which seeks to support and resource Christian professionals to live out their faith in the marketplace and I co- chair Business Beats Cancer Belfast who are passionate about raising awareness and funds for the work of Cancer Research UK in NI.

I’m really impressed and encouraged by the efforts being made to keep progressing with the mission of BB even though we are constrained by the current restrictions. As we continue to adapt, I’m mindful of the great challenge we read in Philippians 3:13-14.

‘Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.’