Adam McCain:
Adam McCain has been in full time ministry since the age of 19. He is now highly sought after as a church growth consultant due to the unique insight that he has gained through his involvement with highly successful ministries for the last 15 years. His proven methods of small group ministry and strong church participation has lead to an explosion of church growth in churches all over America. Adam is now aiming to network young pastors and churches all over the country together to help encourage and strengthen the body of Christ. Adam currently serves as the Director of Christ for the Nations in Dallas, TX as well as the president of Global Youth Net in Ceder Hill, TX.
Jeanne Mayo:
Through Youth Leader's Coach, Jeanne is now focusing on leaving a legacy for youth pastors and youth leaders of this generation. She is a coach, mentor and "Big Sis" to youth leaders across the country. Jeanne is also pouring her heart into creating resources designed specifically for those impacting the lives of teenagers. She is a regular columnist for Group Magazine and Ministries Today. She authored the popular leadership book, Thriving Youth Groups as well as Uncensored; Dating, Friendship and Sex and recently published the second book in the series, Uncensored: Finding God When He Feels Far Away.
Rob Morris:
Rob Morris is President and co-founder of Love146, an international human rights organization. Love146 works toward the abolition of child-sex slavery and exploitation through advocacy, prevention and aftercare.
Recently named an "Agent of Change" by GQ magazine as well as earning the MySpace Impact Award for social justice, Love146 continues to be recognized as a leader in the fight to end modern day slavery.
Prior to establishing Love146, Rob worked with Mercy Ships International, where he directed training at the International Operations Center. He has lectured and taught in over thirty countries on issues of justice, compassion and human rights. He lives with his wife and six children in New Haven, CT
Jonathan Stockstill:
Jonathan is the frontman for the band Deluge Band. Jonathan is also the college pastor of the youth movement known as 220 power, the youth ministry of Bethany World Prayer Center. 220 power has grown to over 7,000 teenagers in attendance, and is being hailed as the largest youth group in the history of America.
Mike Servello Jr:
Mike Servello is the founder of Generation Church, Generation Interns, Go! missions and the Generation Conference at Mt Zion in Utica, New York. He has over 10 years experience in youth ministry. In 2004, Mike transitioned out of youth ministry to serve as an associate pastor. His passion is to see the Kingdom of God furthered in generation ministries across the North East. His practical preaching will give your teenagers a heart for souls, and inspire them towards being real with God and people.
Marco DeBarros:
Marco is the Youth Pastor of Xcel, the College & Career ministry of New Life Worship Center. Originally from Santiago, Cape Verde, he emigrated to the US in 1993. In 1999, a radically transformed man, launched his ministry in the inner city. He has successfully built two youth ministries in the state of RI. He just recently passed on his title of Youth Pastor of groundZero, the youth ministry of New Life. Pastor Marco is practical, inspiring teacher and motivates his youth to discover identity, purpose and truth. He and his wife Lindsey have two children beautiful children, Grace and Caden.
Jordan Boyce:
Jordan is one of the founders of the Awakening Conference, which was established in 2007. He was a 16 year old with a vision to gather young people all over from the region of New England. After completing a year long internship at The City Church in Seattle he recently has taken on the position as Youth Director of groundZero, the youth ministry of New Life Worship Center. In addition, he is currently a full time college student studying communication. Jordan has a creative mind and sees the importance of using media to capture the attention of young people. He has a passion to influence and impact the youth of Rhode Island & it's his goal to reach & equip other New England youth ministries to do the same in their region!
Deluge Band:
Deluge is an emerging sound of passionate youth worship from Bethany World Prayer Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their self-titled, debut album was recently named by Christianity Today Magazine as one of the "Favorite Worship Albums of 2008." The album was recorded at Bethany's annual "Upside Down" youth conference, with over 7,000 radical youth attending. Recorded live over six nights, Deluge includes 12 original tracks. It features wildly energetic anthems like "Make It Loud" and the deeply intimate offerings like "Worshiping You." Deluge's focus and aim is to point worshipers to the one true God through Jesus Christ, and to see His glory displayed.