Visiting Speaker - Andrew Ollerton

Join theologian Dr Andrew Ollerton for a thought-provoking and interactive evening exploring the Bible’s toughest questions. TED-style talks, live audience Q&A, and an interactive vote on the final topic Andrew presents. Come curious, and leave with a fresh perspective.

Dr Andrew Ollerton is a theologian, author and pastor who makes complex ideas simple and relevant. Andrew works with Bible Society, where he developed The Bible Course for small groups and recently published God’s Book: An honest look at the Bible’s 7 toughest topics. Andrew also works closely with the explorer Bear Grylls and remains involved in academic teaching and research. Andrew is married to Charlotte and they have three kids, two fish, a snake and a dog

Saturday 7th February 2026 at 7pm

More about the book:

Does the Bible condone warfare and slavery?
Isn’t the New Testament’s teaching on sex outdated?
Surely there’s not a literal heaven and hell?

These are just some of the questions that popular Bible teacher Andrew Ollerton asks as he helps us navigate the most challenging topics in the Bible.

God’s Book follows the biblical plotline from Genesis to Revelation and reveals how to make sense of difficult passages by considering them in their original setting. When we understand the creation story in its ancient context, we won’t need to choose between science or the Bible. When we appreciate that the conquest of Canaan was a unique moment in history, these passages won’t justify violence today.

‘This is a great resource for anyone struggling with difficult questions about the Bible’   ~ NICKY GUMBEL 

‘An excellent read. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to make sense of Scripture’ ~ JUSTIN BRIERLEY