Workshop
Speakers
Learn from the experts and get inspiration from ministry pioneers. We have assembled a group of speakers who are leaders in technology and engagement through their ministries. Gain actionable ideas that you can take back to your church and implement right away.
Brent Latin
President/CEO, YPE Media & Marketing
Workshop Speaker
Brent Latin is the President/CEO of Young Professionals Entertainment (YPE), a Media, Marketing, and Entertainment company located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The company also functions as a professional recording studio where many local and regional artists record.
Brian Taylor
Worship Pastor, VP of Worship & Creative Arts Division/Slingshot Group
Workshop Speaker
Brian Taylor has served and equipped the local church for over 20 years. His background spans various denominations, cultures, and settings as he has led worship ministries in churches of a few hundred to over 30,000. As a worship pastor, he loves creating worship environments that are transformational and engaging. As a speaker and executive coach, his mission has been to help leaders clarify vision and strategy, cultivate healthy team culture, and achieve exceptional outcomes. Brian also serves as VP of Slingshot Group's Worship & Creative Arts division.
Christalyn Baker
Founder & Visionary Leader/Four 12 Training Group
Workshop Speaker
Christalyn Baker is the founder and visionary leader behind Four 12 Training Group (Four 12), a training firm dedicated to empowering women who serve congregations, corporations, and communities. With a commitment to nurturing leadership and fostering strategic growth, Christalyn brings over two decades of expertise to the forefront of her work.
Jeff Bird
VP of Development | TechChurch
Workshop Speaker
Jeffrey Bird is an international motivational speaker, Interdenominational teacher/preacher, professional life coach and University Professor at Life Pacific University, where he chairs the Business Department. Jeff also served as the Associate Pastor for Zoe Christian Fellowship in Whittier, Ca. and Executive Director of Antioch Missions International. Jeffrey’s prior roles include serving on Pastor Jack Hayford’s executive team as the CFO for the Foursquare Church, COO for the Union Rescue Mission and as a Finance and HR Exec for the Walt Disney Company at the “Happiest Place on Earth.” Jeffrey is a also former U.S. Army Officer.
Gary Fowler
Executive Pastor | Discipleship Coach
Workshop Speaker
Helping people walk in the fullness and freedom Christ died for them to have.
Jonathan Brown
Founder & Ceo | Brown House of Music
Workshop Speaker
Jonathan Brown is the founder and CEO of Brown House Music Corporation. Brown House Music is a media and management company dedicated to raising the bar of excellence in music and business. Jonathan Brown is a bestselling author of two books, "FLAT" Why Music Fails in Church and "Why B Flat when you can C Sharp." He is the visionary for IMC IMPACT, a national music conference for revolutionary individuals with leading minds in music and business. Jonathan Brown is a highly sought-after motivational speaker for his life changing workshops and Masterclasses. He is uniquely gifted in developing singers, musicians, and leaders through next level training. His passion for excellence in both music and business has taken him all over the United States including Alaska training individuals through his "JBrowniePoints", a strategic course in developing leaders through out of the box techniques and hands on training. These specific strategies developed by Jonathan Brown help individuals maximize success in the music industry.
Jono Long
Founder | Faithworks Marketing
Workshop Speaker
Jono Long (it's actually Jonathan but everyone calls him Jono.....pronounced like Bono....with a J) is the Founder of Faithworks Marketing.
He's a 21-year youth ministry veteran in the Metro Atlanta area where he lives with his wife Heather & 5 kids. In 2012 he began doing digital marketing for small businesses as an extra way to supplement his income for his growing family. By 2020, God was leading him to switch things up and use his digital marketing experience to help Churches be more effective in reaching people using the internet.
Josh Burnett
CEO & Co-founder | Church.tech
Workshop Speaker
Josh Burnett brings over 15 years of ministry experience to his role as a leader in the church community. In 2010, he started Revolution Church in Annapolis, MD, focusing on finding new ways for the Church to engage with the community. As the CEO and co-founder of Church.tech, Josh loves helping the Church make the most of technology to effectively carry out its mission and reach people more.
Kate Wardwell
Founder | Kindred Creative
Workshop Speaker
Kate Wardwell is a seasoned creative professional with over two decades in ministry, the creative field, and technology. Founder of Kindred Creative, she partners with churches nationwide to elevate their branding and visual communication to maximize their impact in
their communities. With expertise in branding, design, and video production, Kate and her husband pastor Newhope Church in Seattle.
Kenny Jahng
Founder | AI For Church Leaders.com//Editor-in-Chief, ChurchTechToday.com
Workshop Speaker
Kenny Jahng, the Editor-in-Chief of ChurchTechToday.com and the Founder of AIforChurchLeaders.com, brings to the table extensive experience in technology. Holding certification as a Jasper AI prompt engineer, Kenny has been studying artificial intelligence in the church application context in particular. He has served as Church Online Pastor at one of Outreach Magazine's Fastest Growing Churches in America. Kenny also leads a strategic communications advisory firm that has helped the American Bible Society, The United Methodist Church denomination, Wesleyan Church denomination, Reemer Presbyterian Church, California Baptist University, Gloo's AI & the Church Initiative, and other ministry organizations.
Kervance Ross
Pastor of Internet & Innovation | New Birth Cathedral
Workshop Speaker
Insightful, Revolutionary, Driven, and Cutting Edge are only a few words employed to appropriately describe Kervance D. Ross.
​This accomplished 21st century global faith leader, marketplace master, futurist, purpose coach, and author is inspiring countless people around the world.
​His presentation style, multi-faceted background, and leadership skills blend harmoniously together to distinguish this visionary, enterprise-minded powerhouse in any arena.
Keshia Dixon
Online Campus Pastor | First Baptist Church of Glenarden
Workshop Speaker
Keshia L. Dixon, affectionately known as Pastor KD, is a preacher and teacher of the Word, as well as an author and online ministry expert, whose main interest is providing sound, relevant, and useful Biblical and technological insight in today’s context, for God’s people – His Church. Pastor KD’s intent each time she engages people on various ministry topics is to “make it live, then give it legs”!
Pastor KD currently serves as the Online Campus Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden, Maryland. In this role, KD is responsible for utilizing digital tools to discover, meet, engage, disciple and minister to people all over the world who desire to connect with the Church. Currently, the online campus has members on six continents.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
Konan Stephens
Founder | Venture Multiplication Network//Lead Pastor | C3 Church
Workshop Speaker
Konan currently serves as the Lead Pastor for C3 Church in Columbus Ohio that he started in 2006. He also serves as the Founder and President of the Venture Multiplication Network (VMN), which has planted 30 new churches both in the US and across the world with a vision of planting hundreds more. Konan would also be considered a part-time adventurer. Whether it is mountain biking from Canada to Mexico off-road and unsupported, kayaking the Yukon, swimming the bay from Alcatraz or running a 100-mile ultra marathon, Konan lives life to the fullest. He is the author of the book “Go Live Your Adventure” and also greatly enjoys his relationships with his family, friends and most importantly His walk with Jesus.
Mark Whitlock
Lead Pastor | Reid Temple AME Church
Workshop Speaker
Reverend Mark E. Whitlock, Jr., D.Min., Pastor of Reid Temple African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church (Reid Temple), Glenn Dale, MD serves the Reid Temple faith family as well as the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia community. Prior this his current assignment, Dr. Whitlock served Christ Our Redeemer AME Church, Irvine, CA as Pastor for 21 years.
In addition to his firm belief in the AME Church mission – ministry to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed, Rev. Whitlock has 3 passions: pastoral care, community development and social justice. Consequently, over the course of his ministerial and nonprofit career, Pastor Whitlock has raised more than $1.2 billion for the kingdom of God through individual donors, corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and institutional grants.
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