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.
Christian Speaker and author Alex McFarland is an advocate for Christian apologetics. He has taught everywhere from churches and university campuses to schools and prisons. Alex arms his audiences with the tools to defend their faith while empowering the unchurched to find out the truth for themselves. 
Amie Patrick has served in a wide variety of ministry settings and leadership roles for 30 years, including pastoral ministry, church planting, women’s and music ministry. 
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.
Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels and best-selling author Anne Beiler has achieved remarkable victories in the world of business; but as a wife and mother, she has experienced the deepest sense of heartbreak and despair.  Her story is one that will inspire and encourage your audience in whatever stage of life they are in!
Bethany Hamilton is an American professional surfer. After losing her left arm in a shark attack when she was just 13, Bethany became a source of inspiration for millions when she overcame the injury, returned to professional surfing, and began sharing her faith in Jesus Christ with people around the world.
Think he's just another pastor? Think again. Bill Rieser was once destined for the NBA with a 44-inch vertical leap. But his bad attitude, drug and alcohol abuse, and philandering lifestyle derailed that dream. It wasn't until God's amazing grace intervened that Bill found his real identity in Christ. Today he serves as Director of Recovery Ministries at Real Life Church in Santa Clarita, CA
Bob Goff is the New York Times Best-Selling Author of Love Does, as well as an attorney who founded Restore International, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda and India.
Caleb Kaltenbach is the Lead Pastor of Discovery Church in Simi Valley, CA. He’s the author of Messy Grace and God of Tomorrow (2017 release).  In Messy Grace, Caleb writes about growing up in the LGBT community, finding Jesus, and learning that love doesn’t require a shift in theology.
Chad M. Robichaux first burst onto the scene when he became a professional MMA World Champion. Prior to his Mixed Martial Arts career, he served in the military as a Special Operations Force Recon Marine. Chad now focuses his time on helping veterans recover from PTSD through the Mighty Oaks Foundation, which he founded.