Week of Spiritual Emphasis 2026 - Newbold College of Higher Education

The questions that invite us closer

“While we often think about the questions we have for God, Scripture is filled with moments when God asks questions of us. These questions are rarely requests for information; they are invitations to self-discovery, transformation, and deeper relationship with Him.”

Andreas Beccai

The programme

17–24 October 2026. Saturdays at 11:15; Monday–Thursday at 19:30; Friday at 19:00. All times are UK local time.

Sabbath17 Oct11:15Newbold Church

Where Are You?

Genesis 3

God’s first question in Scripture reveals a God who comes looking for us even when we are hiding in fear, shame, or distance.

Monday19 Oct19:30Salisbury Hall

What’s Your Name?

Genesis 32

Jacob’s encounter with God reminds us that transformation often begins when we honestly face our identity and allow God to redefine our story.

Tuesday20 Oct19:30Salisbury Hall

Why Are You Afraid?

Mark 4

Jesus exposes the fears that shape our decisions and invites us to trust Him in the midst of uncertainty.

Wednesday21 Oct19:30Salisbury Hall

What Are You Doing Here?

1 Kings 19

God’s question to Elijah speaks to seasons of disappointment, burnout, confusion, and vocational uncertainty.

Thursday22 Oct19:30Salisbury Hall

What Do You Want Me to Do for You?

Mark 10

Jesus invites Bartimaeus to name his deepest desire, challenging us to examine what we truly want from God and from life.

Friday23 Oct19:00Newbold Church

What’s In Your Hand?

Exodus 4

Rather than focusing on what we lack, God often begins with what He has already placed in our hands and asks us to steward it faithfully.

Final Sabbath24 Oct11:15Newbold Church

Do You Love Me?

John 21

After failure and disappointment, Jesus asks Peter the question that lies beneath every other question: not “Will you succeed?” but “Do you love Me?”

Meet our guest speaker

Andreas Beccai

PhD · Lead Pastor of Crosswalk Church

Andreas Beccai serves as Lead Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Southern California and is part of the leadership team of Crosswalk Global, a growing network of churches and communities seeking to help people follow Jesus in everyday life.

Born in Ghana, raised in England, and now living in the United States, Andreas brings a unique perspective shaped by multiple cultures, countries, and church contexts. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and is passionate about the intersection of faith, leadership, spiritual formation, and human flourishing.

In addition to his pastoral work, Andreas is an adjunct professor at Northwest University and regularly speaks to churches, organizations, and leadership teams on topics including discipleship, purpose, emotional maturity, and navigating life with greater clarity and courage.

He and his wife, Cassandre, have one daughter, Eden. Andreas enjoys football, pickleball, travel, good conversations, and helping people discover who they are, whose they are, and what God might be inviting them into next.