I was born in Islington, London, and studied in Nigeria and the US.

Desperately searching for Purpose, during my third year of university, I found it at a Full Gospel Businessmen's Fellowship (breakfast meeting) in Lagos, Nigeria.

After graduating, I returned to the UK, then went to the US to study Missions. One of the modules involved an intensive missions trip across East Asia, spanning Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and China. And, later Europe and the UK.

So I found Purpose by viewing each assignment (large/small) in every sphere and stage of life through the lens of Missions.

After returning to England, I worked at various corporations with diverse thinkers, cultures and communities and it was at one of them that Workers Aflame! was launched as a Staff Network in 2009.

Workers Aflame! sat comfortably within the Diversity Framework of the corporation to raise awareness of the benefits of faith and belief at work. As a network, we organised lunchtime events, which included the Alpha Course. The course was made available to all staff to explore the Christian faith with no strings attached. This approach proved contextual and effective.

Workers Aflame! transitioned during the pandemic and became an online platform that supported workers across London, and beyond.

During this time, I was also privileged to serve as a trustee with the historic charity Christians At Work (CAW) for a season, and later Transform Work UK (TWUK) as their Lead Ambassador. And as a member of Kensington Temple, London (an Elim church), I was enabled in many ways to lead and support some incredible individuals who are now leaders in their own sphere. In the interim of relocating, I attended the incredibly dynamic HTB Church Brompton Road, London (home of Alpha and the Revitalise Trust).

As a contemplative, I thrive in natural habitats, and enjoy nature-walks, reading, writing and creative design. I also enjoy a good conversation, leaning in to listen, observe and understand people and events. 

Angela Merkel (former Chancellor of Germany) said regarding her faith:

'I am a member of the Protestant Church. I believe in God, and religion is also my constant companion, and has been for the whole of my life. We as Christians should, above all, not be afraid of standing up for our beliefs." She also publicly declared that Germany (and the West) suffers not from "too much Islam" but "too little Christianity'

- Wiki

I am challenged. Are you?

Elizabeth Oluwatayo David