HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
Do you dream of starting a business, launching a charity, pioneering a church or kick starting an idea but haven’t yet found a way to make it possible? Do you want to see your ‘already-established’ vision become all it could be? The Lions Experience may be just what you need.
WHAT IS THE LIONS EXPERIENCE?
THE PROCESS
Over a period of 10 months, 18 dedicated delegates will join The Lions for six weekends away at The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham, UK.
The Belfry Hotel, Warwickshire
At each weekend, by means of Case Studies, Workshops, Teaching Sessions, Interviews, Discussions, Q & A, Site Visits, Management Tasks and Reading Assignments, The Lions and their special guests will create an interactive, Jesus-centred, life-giving learning environment.
The Lions Experience topics include:
- The Anatomy of a Pioneer
- Good Ideas vs God Ideas
- The Art of Communication
- Kingdom Builders vs Empire Builders
- Creating Culture
- How to Handle Money
- Developing a Workable Business Model
- People Matter
- Dealing with Failure
- Spiritual Leadership
On the final weekend, delegates will enter ‘The Lions Lair’ and have an opportunity to present those finely tuned ideas or projects to The Lions and be considered for up to £12,000 of seed funding and a further year of mentoring.
Throughout the six weekends, delegates will be supported in creating sustainable business plans, well-structured presentations, and a clear understanding of how their ideas and projects can positively grow God’s Kingdom.
WHO ARE THE LIONS?
The Lions are Christian men and women impacting society who are ready to pass on their expertise to others.
Drawn from every sphere of influence, including church, commerce and community, The Lions are individuals at the top of their field who understand the need to share experience with people worth investing in.

Andy Edmiston
IM Group & Imagine The Day

Gary Spicer
Grace Foundation / Imagine the Day

Tim Jupp
Big Church festival
Delirious?

Gavin Kibble
Coventry Foodbank

Gemma Francis
the big sing

Shell Perris
the Lions & Alive Leader

Paul Manwaring
Bethal Church
GUEST SPEAKERS

Matt Summerfield
Zeo Church

Gemma Hunt
Actress & Presenter

Andy Hawthorne
The Message Trust

Stuart Bell
Alive Church / Groundlevel Network

Josie Gamble
Christian Creative Network

Bazil Meade
London Community Gospel Choir

Dr Lionel Wallace
Deputy Lieutenant

Les Moir
Word & Worship Trust
STAFF

Shell Perris
the LIONS leader

Gemma Francis
MARKETING MANAGER

Karina Gedarevych
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
THE LIONS ALUMNI
The Lions Alumni Association (LAA) is an interactive and supportive network of former Lions delegates who have a passion to further the purposes of God in the Church, Commerce and Charitable enterprises.
It’s an extended Lions family; a place to belong; a community of entrepreneurs who want to journey ‘Beyond the Boardroom’, taking the Lions experience to the next level.
At the heart of the LAA is a members only online hub where past and present delegates can create their own profile page, connect with other LAA members, access inspiring posts that include success stories, blogs, articles and resource links and receive up-to-date news from The Lions.
The Lions also host annual LAA Regional Gatherings where past and present delegates can build connections, encourage one another and be inspired.

