Ian was born in the West Midlands, England, but since 1996 has lived in Coleraine, on the North coast of Ireland. He is married to Ruth and they have 2 daughters, Bethany and Megan. Ian is a musician, songwriter and Worship Leader, and is the Director of the Coleraine House of Prayer (C-HOP), a centre for gatherings of intercessory worship, right at the centre of his community. He is also an experienced speaker and served for many years on the pastoral team of a large Church of Ireland church in Coleraine. His passion is to see centres of intercession and worship rise up in communities around Ireland.