Christopher Benek
The Rev. Dr. Christopher J. Benek is a follower of Jesus Christ, a pastor, husband, and father. He is also a global emerging tech & theology expert who is internationally known for his social and religious analysis and commentary. He is widely recognized as a techno-theologian, futurist, ethicist, Christian Transhumanist, public speaker, writer and tech…
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Greg Nettle is the President of Stadia, a global church-planting organization dedicated to starting churches that reach the next generation. At 23, Greg planted his first church in Dublin, Ireland. He then led RiverTree Church in Ohio for 25 years, growing it from 100 to over 3,000 people and helping start 50 new churches. A…
Read MoreDavid Mazzella
David Mazzella serves as the Lead Pastor of Liberty Church Global, guiding diverse congregations in the cities of New York City, London, and Manzini (southern Africa). David is dedicated to exploring innovative strategies that enable small and revitalizing churches to achieve sustainability and amplify their impact. Previously, as Lead Pastor of Capital Church in Albany, New York, he…
Read MoreDominick Hernandez
Dr. Dominick S. Hernández is an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, where he also directs Talbot en Español. He earned his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible from Bar-Ilan University (Ramat Gan, Israel). An ordained pastor, Hernández has served in English-, Spanish-, and Hebrew-language ministries across the…
Read MoreSandra Van Opstal
Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is Co-founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice. She is an international speaker, author, and activist, recognized for her courageous work in pursuing justice and disrupting oppressive systems within the church. As a…
Read MoreMike Laurence
For 35 years, Mike Laurence has led Faith Community Church, a historic congregation founded in Massachusetts in 1724 that recently celebrated its 300th anniversary. Having earned both his M.Div. and D.Min. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Mike is committed to nurturing the faith of his community. In collaboration with Mosaix, he is partnering with his team…
Read MoreGrace Duddy Pomroy
Grace Duddy Pomroy is the Director of the Stewardship Leaders Program at Luther Seminary. She’s a lay, millennial stewardship leader based in Allyn, WA. She is the co-author of Embracing Stewardship: How to Put Stewardship at the Heart of Your Congregation’s Life, as well as author of the 2013 ELCA stewardship resource, “Stewards of God’s Love.”…
Read MoreMario Adriel Ortiz
Mario Adriel Ortiz is a pastor, worship leader, and church planter serving on the SeniorLeadership Team at The Church On The Way, a multiethnic, multigenerational church inLos Angeles, CA. In his dual role, he oversees Worship & Creative Arts and leads TheChurch On The Way – En Español (TCOTW-EE), a thriving Spanish-speakingcongregation he helped launch…
Read MoreRyan Sims
Ryan Sims serves as the Lead Pastor of a multiethnic ministry called One Church located in High Point, NC; he also serves as the Multiethnic Catalyst for the Wesleyan Church. Ryan holds BA in ministry, and an MBA at Carolina University. Facilitating a merger of a multiethnic and homogenous church in 2021, he desires to see…
Read MoreDorian Botsis
Rev. Dr. Dorian Botsis is the Executive Pastor at Faith Community Church in Hopkinton, MAa 300-year old church. Raised in Apartheid South Africa, he survived a church terrorist attack and lived through the transition to a new South Africa. Dorian’s lived experience lends credibility and insight to his passion for reconciliation, forgiveness, and dealing with…
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