A former NFL tackle, Shawn Harper now pours his life and resources into what he considers the most valuable investment of all: God’s children. Recovered from four learning disabilities, poverty, gang affiliation and drug addiction, Shawn changes lives and minds for the better wherever he goes, addressing faithful and secular audiences alike with his upbeat, interactive programs, and feats of strength.
Son of Dr. Tony Evans and a former NFL fullback, Jonathan Evans now serves as the chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys.
Chrystal Evans Hurst is an encourager who teaches people to love God, to love others, and to love themselves. Chrystal is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of 2. She is also a speaker and the best-selling author of She's Still There and Kingdom Woman, Show Up for Your Life and the newly released 28 Days of Prayer. 
 
Mark Mittelberg is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker, leading outreach strategist, and the Executive Director of the Center for Strategic Evangelism, in partnership with Houston Baptist University.  Mark’s passion for equipping people to defend their faith is uniquely approachable, humorous, and always very practical.
Andy is the CEO of Kivu, an organization that reaches out to youth around the globe. He is an author, speaker, and teen advocate. Andy is passionate about helping teenagers engage with their faith, relationships, and the world around them. He also helps parents understand how to communicate with their teenagers.
As a former pastor, Matt Heard escorts us on a journey of discovery: that Jesus didn't come to save us from our humanity- Christ instead yearns to restore it to what God originally intended.  Matt seeks to articulate- in a comfortable, clear and compelling manner- truth that doesn't just inform but fuels and motivates transformation in practical ways.
As the Senior Chaplain with the Elkhart, IN Police Department and a former United States Marine, Jim Bontrager understands warriors and is firmly convinced that they desperately need God's wisdom, strength, and power. Jim speaks at Men's Events, Law Enforcement Retreats, and Military Ministries all around the country.
baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A.J. Swoboda (PhD, Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University and lead mentor for the Doctor of Ministry Program at Fuller Theological Seminary on the Holy Spirit and Leadership. He is the author of many books, including After Doubt (Brazos). He lives, works, and raises chickens in Eugene, Oregon.
American author, speaker, and counselor, Steve Arterburn is the radio talk-show host of New Life Live, and founder of New Life Ministries and Women of Faith.
Chris Swanson is a 4 time Ironman finisher, an author, college instructor, Sheriff in Flint Michigan, and a motivational speaker. He has a passion for changing lives and he has dedicated his life's work to doing so through passionate teaching and personal motivation.