Pete Greig is a bewildered founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, an award-winning author of ten books, and a co-host of the much-loved daily devotional Lectio365, used by more than 400,000 people.

He also serves on the Board of Waverley Abbey, one of the oldest places of Christian prayer in the British Isles, and as an Ambassador for the international relief and development agency Tearfund

Pete and his wife Sammy, a professional counsellor, are proud parents to two adult sons, and were the Founding Pastors of Emmaus Rd church in the south of England. Today they mentor leaders, co-host the annual Wildfires Festival, and belong to The Mustard Seed Order (OMS).

Pete previously worked for eight years as Director of Prayer for Alpha at HTB in London.

Pete’s digital resources include The Prayer Course (downloaded more than 3 million times), the Desert Fathers and Mothers series filmed in the Egyptian Desert, and his popular Aidan’s Way pilgrimage, for which he hiked 300 miles from the Scottish island of Iona to the Holy Isle of Lindisfarne.

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Speaking Engagements

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Pete works closely with a team of communicators from across the 24-7 movement, such as Tyler Staton, Jill Weber, Mark & Trudi Sayers, Brian Heasley, Sarah Yardley and Alain Emerson. Although sadly he is unable to accept most of the speaking invitations he currently receives, Pete can often recommend an appropriate speaker for your event. Much of his teaching is also available in print and online.

Speaking enquiries: Rachel.Hall@24-7Prayer.com


Accountability

Pete and Sammy Greig make themselves accountable to an Oversight Group representing the boards of 24-7 Prayer International and Emmaus Rd Church.

Mervyn Thomas, CMG (chair), founded the human rights advocacy Group CSW more than 40 years ago, working with governments to fight religious persecution. Today he serves as its President. In 2018 Queen Elizabeth II made him a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, one of the highest honours in the British system.

Audrey Wiggin, MCC is a Master Coach for some of the most senior leaders in the world, having worked with executives from organisations such as Deutsche Bank, 10 Downing Street, and the United Nations World Food Programme. She serves on the Board of Emmaus Rd church, and is a non-executive director of Bold Voices, which fights gender inequality and gender-based violence amongst young people.

Dr. Adrian Eagleson is a former teacher and pastor with a commercial background in organisational psychology and a PhD in managing post-crisis contexts. With extensive experience as a C-Suite leader in various international business roles, Adrian was chosen as the CEO of 24-7 International (2022-24) having previously served as the Chair of its Board. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland he is a qualified and passionate Rugby coach.