On December 10, 2003, Kent Whitaker was faced with a level of tragedy that most of us will never experience. Yet, he chose to trust God when it didn’t make sense from a human perspective, and that decision changed his life.
After an award-winning career in advertising, an accident brought Michelle McKinney Hammond to a spiritual turning point—a wake-up call that drove her to pursue her life’s purpose. While rehabilitating, Michelle wrote her first book, “What To Do Until Love Finds You”. 40 books, hundreds of speaking engagements and millions of television viewers later, she is still fully pursuing that purpose—sharing the message of the Good News with men and women from all walks of life.
Orator, author and artist Eric Samuel Timm captivates audiences with his unique teaching and preaching style enhanced by unforgettable live art performances.
Christian Speaker Rod Hairston served as  chaplain and life-coach for the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens for more than twelve seasons. He is also the senior and founding pastor of Messiah Community Church in Maryland, a church dedicated to developing a culture where families of any size, with any challenges, can become salt and light in a society of decaying family life.
Christian Comedian Pete McLeod is a stand-up comedian that provides a clean comedy act filled with a variety of musical parodies, audience interaction and stand-up comedy.
Christian Speaker Clayton King grew up in the country and learned the value of honesty, hard work, and keeping your word. God saved him when he was 14 years old, and that same night he felt God call him into the ministry. He surrendered to that call, and since then he has preached to almost two million people in 25 countries and 45 states.
Portrayed by Carrie Underwood in the movie, Soul Surfer, Sarah was instrumental in helping surfer Bethany Hamilton through a tragic shark attack that left Bethany with one arm. Sarah’s own past, which include suffering a broken neck and back in a surfing accident, helped prepare her and equip her in ministry. 
Dan Gordon is an Israeli-American screenwriter and author. He serves as Captain in the Israeli Defense Force in which he was the oldest to complete his elite unit’s grueling 40km overnight forced march and was awarded the only distinctive beret honor. Dan’s firsthand Israel experience makes him an expert on Israeli culture and Middle Eastern affairs.
 
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.
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.