‘We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.’

Psalm 78:4 The Bible

MISSION

We are passionate about sharing Jesus in creative and engaging ways, sparking faith conversations and equipping young people to do the same.

HISTORY

Starting in Northern Ireland in 2010, Shine was a resource created to encourage school faith groups to reach out and share the good news of Jesus. Over time this has evolved and grown, with partner organisations now involved from across the UK and Ireland. In 2024, we became Shine Films, in the hope that this would grow our reach. It's been a great journey and yet the heart and vision still remains the same: to equip young people to share Jesus and to create space for others to explore faith for themselves.

MEET THE TEAM

Our collaborative team is made up of representatives from youth organisations across the UK and Ireland

  • Stee

    Stee Halliday works for Crown Jesus Ministries as the Youth and School Coordinator. He lives in Killinchy, is married to the lovely Carey and has two daughters called Sophia and Aria. They currently live with 5 dogs, 3 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 cats, 1 pony and 1 miniature shetland! He is also a huge sports fan with a particular passion for football and snooker. Stee loves teaching young people about God and engaging with outreach programmes in schools.

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  • Saz

    Sarah Coghlan is from sunny Bangor in Northern Ireland. She has worked in Scripture Union Northern Ireland for over five years and her current role is Youth Ministry Co-ordinator. Sarah loves spending time with her family, eating with friends and running. Sarah is very passionate about young people stepping into the fullness of who God called them to be and loves going into schools to share about Jesus.

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  • Danny

    Danny works for LMI. He is the Youth & Schools Outreach worker, and also trains church leaders overseas. He lives in a little village called Dromara, in the Mourne mountains, and is married to his wife Faith. They have 3 children called Annabelle, Jonah & Charlotte. In his spare time Danny loves hiking in the mountains. He is also a huge football fan, supporting Liverpool. He also hosts a weekly podcast talking about all things Liverpool FC. Danny has a passion for mission, exploring the bible with young people, and helping them see the reality of it for their lives.

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  • Jonny

    Jonny Somerville (@jonnysomers) is a Dublin native and the founder of Scripture Union’s NUA Films. Jonny has produced faith-based films since 2017. He’s passionate about faith development and allowing young people to explore their beliefs.

    EMAIL JONNY

  • Geoff

    Geoff works for Scripture Union England and Wales as a Mission Enabler and is based in NE England. He is married to the amazing Sarah and they have two fantastic grown up children. He enjoys time with the family, watching films, cycling and once did the Great North Run – but does not enjoy running!! Geoff is keen to see young people live for God at school and make a difference for him there.

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  • Jenny

    Jenny is the Creative Director at SU Scotland and loves to make content that point people to Jesus. She enjoys making things look pretty, watching films and eating posh food. Originally from Aberdeenshire, Jenny lives on the Southside of Glasgow with her husband Mark and three kids - Joel, Gracie and Sarah.  

    EMAIL JENNY