Jeff Lucas: God is a party planner – and Spring Harvest proves it

For decades, Jeff Lucas has seen lives changed at Christian festivals. As Spring Harvest returns, he reflects on why gathering together still matters – and how these moments help us remember, rejoice and reconnect with God

It happened decades ago, but I still remember the conversation, shared over a tepid cup of tea.

“You’re doing what!?” My interrogator, his voice shrill, stared at me with shock and pity. I repeated my plans for Easter, which involved speaking at Spring Harvest.

He shook his head in disbelief. “What a total waste of time,” he muttered. “Those big events are just mindless jamborees for Christians. If it was up to me, I’d cancel ’em all.”

But he couldn’t have been more wrong. I’ve spent a lot of time over the last four decades attending, contributing and helping organise camps, retreats and conferences. And I’m looking forward to being at Spring Harvest 2026.

My experiences have led me to this conclusion: God is a party planner. Scripture reveals that feasts and festivals have long been…