Powerpack originated from the concept that children can be little 'powerpacks' for God. The ministry was founded in 1986 by Heather Thompson who is still the director of the ministry.

Powerpack is interdenominational and charismatic in character and team based, drawing volunteers from various churches throughout the UK and overseas. There is a core leadership team which is made up of Heather Thompson, Nick Jackson and Chris Jackson.

The primary aim of Powerpack is to teach, train and resource children's leaders, children, parents and churches. We'd like to see  a new vision for leaders, empowered and equipped to raise up children as God Chasers and Nation Shakers.

This is done in a variety of ways and situations listed below:
Leading children's groups at large Christian events such as: Spring Harvest, Faith Camp, Grapevine | Leading training days/ weekends | Leading children's celebrations, holiday clubs, church weekends |  Providing an advisory service to churches | Producing resources e.g training manual, praise and worship CD's, puppet and drama sketch books, teaching curriculum etc.

Nick Jackson

Nick works full-time with Powerpack as the leader of children's ministry. Nick is married to Kath and has two young children, Josie & Ella.  Nick has been a member of Headington Baptist Church for nearly 20 years.  He is the Children’s and Families leader at HBC.  Nick is a qualified primary school teacher and until very recently worked  as a Deputy head teacher in a Primary school.

Nick's been involved with Powerpack for over 20 years leading large scale events like Spring Harvest, Faith Camp and Grapevine with between 300 and 600 children aged between 5 and 11.