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.
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.
Standup comedian David Dean is our favorite mid-west funny man! His comedy is fast-paced, funny, relevant, and safe for the whole family. When he's not doing comedy he's passionate about overseas missions. 
David Akers is an American football placekicker, having played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions. He is currently a free agent and Christian speaker. 
Christian Entertainer Rick Alonzo, born in the Philippines, came to live in the United States at the age of 12. Rick uniquely and creatively proclaims the Gospel message to a generation stimulated by sight and sound. He travels across the United States working with Christian organizations and evangelical churches of all denominations to reach the lost for Jesus Christ.
Nona Jones is recognized as one of the world’s foremost experts on building The Kingdom through social technology, motivating thousands of church leaders each year to reimagine social media as a strategic tool for ministry. She coined the term “Social Ministry” and helped build and lead Facebook’s global Faith-Based Partnerships strategy, coming alongside churches and pastors around the world to shift their thinking from church as “building” to church as “community.” She was licensed into the gospel ministry at the age of 17 and preaches the Gospel regularly around the world.
Shawn Hennessy is the Senior Pastor of Life Church Green Bay, a speaker, an author, a blogger, Chaplain of The Green Bay Packers, co-founder of The Exchange, a proud parent to Aubree, Isaiah and Nicholas & a loving, committed husband to Sonny Hennessy.
Wayne Cordeiro is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship O’ahu, in Honolulu, Hawaii. His approachable style and innovation prowess makes him a widely sought speaker and leadership consultant; he often speaks at pastoral conferences across the country. 
Husband and wife, Kent and Tanya Whitaker, have experienced their fair share of upheaval in life.  From unspeakable tragedy to incredible redemption, Kent and Tanya share their story with audiences all around the country.