Luis Palau
Luis Palau, world evangelist and author, and his ministry have shared the Gospel with more than 1 billion people through evangelistic events and media. He has spoken to more than 25 million people in 72 countries with more than 1 million decisions for Jesus Christ. Additionally, Palau has radio broadcasts in both English and Spanish, is the author of close to 50 books and countless articles on issues of faith, and has counseled with business and political leaders and heads of state around the world. His ministries include Next Generation Alliance and Livin It Alliance. Palau’s most recently released book is “A Friendly Dialogue Between an Atheist and a Christian.” Luis and his wife, Pat, live in Portland, Oregon, where they have eleven grandchildren and four sons, three of whom are actively involved with the ministry.
Mike Breaux
Mike Breaux is passionate about helping people rediscover life! Throughout his 30 years of ministry, he has been a youth pastor, church planter, senior pastor and currently serves as a teaching pastor for Heartland Community Church, an innovative ministry in Rockford, Illinois. He is the author of “Making Ripples,” “Identity Theft,” and the soon to be released “Coming Up to Breathe.” He and his wife Debbie have three children and live in Lexington, Kentucky.
Margaret Feinberg
Recently named by Charisma Magazine as one of the ‘30 Emerging Voices’ who will help lead the church in the next decade and one of the ‘40 Under 40′ who will shape Christian publishing by Christian Retailing, Margaret has written more than two dozen books and Bible studies, including the critically-acclaimed “The Organic God,” “The Sacred Echo,” “Scouting the Divine” (Zondervan) and their corresponding DVD Bible studies. She is known for her relational teaching style and ability to invite people to discover the relevance of God and His Word in a modern world. Margaret currently lives in Morrison, Colorado with her husband, Leif.
Ray Johnston
Ray, a 20-year veteran of both youth and adult ministry, is the founding pastor of Bayside Church, in Roseville/Granite Bay, California, which has grown to over 10,000 in just a thirteen-year period. A veteran pastor and visionary leader, Ray believes that the church is called to outreach, spiritual growth, and equipping our leaders. In addition to his tireless efforts at Bayside, Ray serves as president of Developing Effective Leaders and has authored four books, all of which contain his trademark wit and dynamic style. Ray also speaks frequently at conferences, leadership training events, family camps and national youth events.
Sherwood Carthen
Sherwood is the pastor of Bayside of South Sacramento, a cross-cultural ministry that strives to meet the spiritual needs of believers by providing a place for growth, challenge, and fellowship.
A stalwart leader in the Sacramento community, Sherwood founded the Our Family Community Foundation, which specializes in wellness, wholeness, and faith. He is active nationally in causes such as substance abuse prevention and tobacco education, and serves as Chairperson of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Worship Celebration Committee for the Sacramento Community. He also serves as chaplain for the Sacramento Kings.
Sherwood and his wife, Charlene, a gifted evangelist herself, have ministered together across the United States and the Bahamas. In the spirit of Christian community, he invites and encourages other churches of all denominations to share with his church family.
