WORKSHOP PRESENTERS
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Adams Chris Chris Adams is an ordained elder presently S5-3501H serving at Azusa Pacific University as associate professor and executive director of the Center for Vocational Ministry.
Adkins Jason Jason Adkins is the director of the S1-2211 Trevecca Nazarene University Urban Farm, the Tennessee president of Organic Farmers, and the leader of the Nazarene Compassionate Ministries training program for food, water, and health. He teaches environmental justice courses for TNU.
Adkins Kiersten Kiersten Adkins is a counselor and director S2-2209 for Pathway To Hope, a nonpofit in Olathe, S3-2209 Kansas, serving the personal and social needs of individuals and families arising from the experience of mental illness.
Aparicio Lisa Lisa Aparicio and her husband, Samuel, are S5-2205 co-pastors at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City.
Aparicio Samuel Samuel Aparicio and his wife, Lisa, are S5-2205 co-pastors at the New Hope Church of the Nazarene in Kansas City.
Arp Andrew Andrew Arp is youth pastor at Nashville First S1-2105 Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Ballard Don Don Ballard serves as president/CEO for S3-3501A City Service Mission (CSM). He also teaches for the Indiana Wesleyan University Global campus.
Bane Mark Mark Bane serves as the director of S1-3501G Evangelism & New Church Development for S2-3501G the USA/Canada Region of the Church of S4-3501D the Nazarene. In addition, he is currently the S5-3501G interim superintendent of the New Mexico S6-3501F District and the lead pastor at Total Life Church (TLC), a new church plant in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri.
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Barber Jill Jill Barber serves alongside her husband, S2-2205 Sam, who is lead pastor of Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas.
Barber Samuel Sam Barber is the lead pastor of Central S5-2101 Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas.
Beam Bonnie S. Bonnie Beam is currently serving as the S1-2103A assistant director of The COMPASS Initiative.
Bean Chris Chris Bean is a campus minister and coffee S3-1501 roaster at Pneuma Coffee Roasters in Milford, Ohio. He also serves as a regional campus mission coordinator for the USA/Canada Region.
Benefiel Ron Ron Benefiel is lead consultant for mission S3-3501G resources and pastoral relations in the S4-3501G Center of Pastoral Leadership at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Bennett Walt Walt Bennett is the executive pastor for S3-2211 Organic Outreach International. He also S5-2211 serves as a pastor at Shoreline Church in Monterey, California.
Blackman Jimmy Jimmy Blackman is senior adults pastor at S1-2105 Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Blanchette Leon Leon Blanchette serves as chair of the S3-3501F Department of Christian Ministry at Olivet Nazarene University. His area of specialty is children and family ministry.
Blevins Dean G. Dean Blevins serves as professor of practical S2-2105 theology and Christian discipleship at S3-2202 Nazarene Theological Seminary. He also S5-2105 serves the USA/Canada Region as regional S6-2102B education coordinator and edits Didache: Faithful Teaching, an online academic journal.
Bond Jeremy Jeremy Bond develops children's curriculum S2-3501B and educational resources for The Foundry Publishing.
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Boone Dan Dan Boone is president of Trevecca Nazarene S1-2215 University. He is the author of several books, S2-2215 including Seven Deadly Sins, Dancing with the MEGA-2215 Law, and the Charitable Discourse series. (Wednesday, 12:30 pm)
Borger Stephen L. Stephen Borger is the director of The S1-2103A COMPASS Initiative. He has served as a pastor and district superintendent and taught at Nazarene Bible College and Northwest Nazarene University.
Bowser David W. David W. Bowser is superintendent of the S4-2105 Mid-Atlantic District.
Briles Jenna Jenna Briles serves at the Global Ministry S2-2208 Center as the social media coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene.
Brooks Candice Candice Brooks is co-director of Equip to S3-2104B Engage and travels full-time in ministry with her family to equip, encourage, and connect children’s leaders. Candice is a certified story trainer with Tell THE Story.
Brooks Trey Trey Brooks is co-director of Equip to Engage S6-2104A and travels full-time in ministry with his family to equip, encourage, and connect children’s leaders. He does this through SPARK, leadership retreats, weekend events, specialized resources and speaking at children’s camps.
Brown Daron Daron Brown is the lead pastor at Waverly, S2-3501D Tennessee, Church of the Nazarene, a small- S3-3501D town, traditional church turned vibrant S5-3501D missional movement. S6-3501D
Bryant Eric Eric Bryant is the director of sales and S5-3501E church relations at The Foundry Publishing.
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Busic David David Busic serves as a general S5-2103B superintendent in the Church of the MEGA-2215 Nazarene. Previously, he was president of (Tuesday, 7:30 Nazarene Theological Seminary and has am) pastored three churches.
Carole Susan Susan Carole is the lead pastor of the S2-2203 multicongregational San Bernardino First Church of the Nazarene and an affiliate professor of historical theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Case Steve Steve Case is the assistant vice president S1-3501E and senior corporate counsel for Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.
Casler Jamie Jamie Casler is the founding director of the S3-2103A J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice and associate professor at Trevecca Nazarene University.
Castile Robert Robert Castile serves as senior pastor at S6-2205 Kingston, Missouri, Church of the Nazarene.
Chambo Fili Fili Chambo serves as a general MEGA-2215 superintendent in the Church of the (Wednesday, Nazarene. His previous assignment was as 7:30 am) director of the Africa Region.
Christian Charles W. Charles W. Christian serves as managing S5-2209 editor of Holiness Today and Grace & Peace S6-2209 magazines.
Church Dave David Church is the vice president for S5-2206 enrollment at Nazarene Bible College.
Coffman Jennifer Jennifer Coffman serves as the pastor of S1-2102B spiritual formation at South Side Church of the Nazarene in Muncie, Indiana. She also serves as a chaplain for the local YMCA.
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Comstock John John Comstock is the coordinator of the S3-2102A Discipleship Place (discipleshipplace.org).
Copp Dan Dan Copp is the education commissioner & S4-2211 Global Clergy Development director for the Church of the Nazarene.
Copp Vicki Vicki Copp serves as pastor of the Cameron S1-2103B Church of the Nazarene in Cameron, Missouri.
Cremer Ben Ben Cremer serves as the senior pastor at S4-2206 Boise Euclid Avenue Church of the Nazarene.
Crocker Gustavo Gustavo Crocker serves as a general MEGA-2215 superintendent for the Church of the (Tuesday, 7:30 Nazarene. Prior to this role, he served as am) director of the Eurasia Region.
Crouso Lena Lena Crouso serves as vice president for S2-2207 intercultural learning and engagement at Southern Nazarene University and professor of intercultural studies.
Cruz Otoniel Otoniel Cruz is the pastor of Templo Emanuel S1-2205 on the Metro New York District. MEGA-2103C (Tuesday, 12:30 pm)
Daniels Scott Scott Daniels is senior pastor at Nampa S5-3501C College Church of the Nazarene. His most MEGA-2215 recent book is Embracing Exile: Living (Tuesday, 12:30 Faithfully as God’s Unique People in the pm) World.
Dazet Paul Paul Dazet is the lead pastor of South Side S1-2102B Church of the Nazarene in Muncie, Indiana, and the founder and lead consultant for Ignite Ministries.
Dean Janet B. Janet Dean is a professor at Asbury S6-2102A Theological Seminary. She and her colleagues recently published the book Listening to Sexual Minorities: A Study of Faith and Sexual Identity on Christian College Campuses.
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Diehl Don Don Diehl is executive pastor at Nashville S1-2105 First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Donley Kevin Kevin Donley serves as superintendent of the S5-3501G Wisconsin District. He serves on the Church Planting Task Force and is an assessment director for the Church of the Nazarene. He is a senior master trainer for Dynamic Church Planting International.
Donoho Kevin Kevin Donoho serves as the lead pastor S1-3501D of Crossbridge Community Church of the S6-3501H Nazarene, a multi-site church in rural in Illinois.
Duke W. Marshall Marshall Duke is the pastoral care pastor at S4-2102A the Springdale Church of the Nazarene in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dunlap Matt Matt Dunlap is young adults pastor at S1-2105 Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Estep Eddie Eddie Estep is the district superintendent of S1-2203 the Kansas City District. He is the author of Who's Got Your Back? and Who's By Your Side?
Eugenio Dick Dick Eugenio is professor of theology and MEGA-2215 academic dean at Asia-Pacific Nazarene (Wednesday, Theological Seminary. 7:30 am)
Fannin Tad Tad Fannin works for Nazarene S4-2207 Compassionate Ministries as a partner relations specialist. He is also involved with the NCM Advocacy Network.
Farnsley, II Arthur E. Arthur E. Farnsley, II is a senior research S2-2204 associate with the Association of Religion Data Archives. He is also the associate director of the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture.
Flemming Dean Dean Flemming is professor of New S2-3501E Testament and Missions at MidAmerica S5-2103A Nazarene University. He is author of a number of books, including Contextualization in the New Testament, which won a 2006 Christianity Today book award.
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Forero Diego Diego Forero is the pastor of Hesperia S1-2205 Casa De Oracion on the Southern California MEGA-2103C District. (Tuesday, 12:30 pm)
Freeman Selena Selena Freeman is co-pastor at The Well S2-3501F Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri, after 18 years in youth ministry at the Marshfield, Missouri, Church of the Nazarene.
Frisbie David David Frisbie and his wife, Lisa, are often S2-2103A called “America’s Remarriage Experts.” They S6-3501E have authored more than 25 books and many articles about family life.
Frisbie Lisa Lisa Frisbie and her husband, David, are often S2-2103A called “America’s Remarriage Experts.” They S6-3501E have authored more than 25 books and many articles about family life.
Fuller Mark Mark Fuller is the pastor of leadership S5-2206 development for the Grove City Church of the Nazarene.
Gaines Timothy Tim Gaines teaches theology and ethics at S4-3501A Trevecca Nazarene University and serves as S6-2101 university pastor at Trevecca Community Church.
Glover Mark D. Mark Glover is a certified sexual addiction S4-3501E therapist and licensed clinical addiction counselor and and has been certified through the state of Kansas to run a Batterer's Intervention Program.
Gordon Iris Iris Gordon is the director of Trevecca’s S3-2103A J.V. Morsch Center for Social Justice Neighborhood Empowerment Program.
Gorman Joe Joe Gorman is professor of practical theology S1-3501B and the director of the Online Christian S6-3501B Ministry program at Northwest Nazarene University. He is also the author of Healthy. Happy. Holy.: Seven Practices Toward a Holistic Life, and executive director of the nonprofit Compassion for Africa.
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Graves Harold Harold Graves is the president of Nazarene S6-2206 Bible College.
Griffin Brad Brad Griffin is the director of Fuller Youth MEGA-1501 Institute. (Tuesday, 12:30 pm)
Guido Wilmer Wilmer Guido is the pastoral liaison at the MEGA-2103C Center for Pastoral Leadership at Point Loma (Tuesday, 12:30 Nazarene University. pm)
Hahn Roger Roger Hahn is professor of New Testament S3-2102B and the Willard H. Taylor Chair of Biblical S5-2214 Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Haines John John Haines is the executive assistant to the S4-2214 global NMI director. Previously he served as Eurasia regional education coordinator and lecturer in spiritual formation and theology of worship.
Hancock Mike Mike Hancock is the children’s team lead S4-2103B pastor at Southside Church of the Nazarene S6-2103A in Richmond, Virginia.
Hardin Linda Linda Hardin served the Church of the S4-2102A Nazarene as the coordinator of Single Adult S5-2102A Ministries and Women’s Ministries for over 25 years. She continues to assist the SDMI USA/Canada Regional Office in training and leadership conferences.
Hardy Doug Doug Hardy is professor of spiritual formation S5-2104B at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He authored Christian Disciplines: Creating Time & Space for God and co-authored Prayer: Sharing Intimate Space with God.
Harney Kevin Kevin Harney is the lead pastor of Shoreline S3-2211 Church in Monterey, California. Kevin is also S5-2211 the founder and the visionary leader of MEGA-2103A Organic Outreach International. He is the (Tuesday, 12:30 author of Reckless Faith, Empowered by His pm) Presence, and the U-Turn Church.
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Harney Sherry Sherry Harney is the leadership development S3-2211 director at Shoreline Church in Monterey, S5-2211 California, and the co-founder of Organic Outreach International. She has written or co- written several small group study guides. Her new book, Praying With Eyes Wide Open, was recently released by Baker Books.
Harris Ken D. Ken D. Harris is a board certified Army S2-2201 chaplain who reports to the South Texas District. He is currently assigned at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in Virginia.
Hart Leslie Leslie Hart presided over the development S2-2202 of Nazarene Safe, the denomination’s S4-2103B comprehensive sexual abuse prevention S6-2103A program. She presently serves as global children’s Bible quizzing coordinator and SDMI Children’s Ministries coordinator for the USA/Canada Region.
Hawes Jacob Jacob Hawes has assumed the role of S6-2203 coordinator for the Northwestern Ohio District's effort to reach Toledo through compassion.
Hayden Deanna Deanna Hayden is lead pastor of the S4-2211 Southwood Church as the Nazarene on the Kansas City District. She currently serves as the USA/Canada Women Clergy Council chair.
Hayse Mark Mark Hayse is professor of Christian S1-2208 education at MidAmerica Nazarene University. He also serves as honors program director and faculty development coordinator.
Hazel Dave Dave Hazel is the lead pastor of El Cajon New S3-2210 Life Church of the Nazarene in San Diego, S5-3501G California.
Hearn Roland Roland Hearn is superintendent of the S3-2102A Australian North and West District of the Church of the Nazarene. He has assisted in The COMPASS Initiative as a resource consultant.
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Height Jay Jay Height is the executive director of S1-3501G Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis. S2-3501G He also coordinates compassionate ministries S4-2203 for the USA/Canada Region. S5-2210
Herrera Daniel Daniel Herrera serves as the field services S1-2206 coordinator for JESUS Film Harvest Partners. S2-2206 S3-2206
Hodgson Roberto Roberto Hodgson is the director of S5-2103C Multicultural Ministries for the USA/Canada S6-2103C Region.
Hoskins Steven Steve Hoskins is a church historian and S4-2201 professor at Trevecca Nazarene University. He is on the boards of the Wesleyan Theological Society and The Charles Wesley Society and serves as the president of the Wesleyan Historical Society.
Houseal Rich Rich Houseal serves in the Research Services S4-2202 office at the Global Ministry Center.
Hung Albert Albert Hung is superintendent of the Northern S5-3501B California District Church of the Nazarene. Prior to his current assignment, Albert served as lead pastor of Trinity Church, a multi- site, multi-ethnic church serving the English, Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino communities east of Los Angeles, California.
Jackson Michael Michael Jackson is the associate professor of S4-2208 homiletics at Trevecca Nazarene University.
Johnson Andy Andy Johnson is professor of New Testament S6-2104B at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular publications and has spoken at academic conferences, district events, in college chapels, and in local churches. His most recent publication is Holiness and the Missio Dei.
Johnson Steve Steve Johnson is the lead pastor at Nall S5-2208 Avenue Church of the Nazarene in Kansas S6-2208 City. He also serves as adjunct faculty at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Nazarene Theological Seminary, and Kansas Christian College.
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Jones Corey Corey Jones is pastor of Crossroads S3-3501C Tabernacle Church of the Nazarene in Fort S5-3501A Worth, Texas. He is a nationally known leader in prayer ministry and is a keynote speaker at prayer conferences each year.
Jones Josiah Josiah Jones is the lead pastor for the Shelton S1-2201 Church of the Nazarene, Washington, and author of the book, The Millennial Pastor: That One Time They Gave Me a Church at 28 Years Old…I Can't Even….
Jones Sabrina Sabrina Jones is children's pastor at Nashville S1-2105 First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Kearce Darla Darla Kearce is a commissioned evangelist in S1-2104A the Church of the Nazarene with a focus on children and families.
Kester Jerry Jerry Kester is superintendent of the S2-2211 Washington Pacific District.
Knight Joe Joe Knight is president of 4Ethne [“4-ETH- S1-2204 nay”], a nonprofit training venue equipping Christians to live in a multi-religious context. His first book, Questions Muslims Ask Christians: Conversations about God and Scripture, is scheduled for release in early 2019. Lail Mark Mark Lail is the executive vice president for S4-3501F the Church of the Nazarene Foundation. S6-2201 Prior to this, he served as the director of Stewardship Ministries and as a pastor.
Lain Don Don Lain is a vice president of gift planning S4-3501F for the Church of the Nazarene Foundation. Prior to this ministry assignment, Don pastored in New York and Ohio.
Laird Rebecca Rebecca Laird is professor of Christian S4-3501H ministry and practice at Point Loma Nazarene University.
Leclerc Diane Diane Leclerc is professor of historical S6-2103B theology at Northwest Nazarene University. MEGA-2215 (Wednesday, 7:30 am)
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Lee Ben Ben Lee, after more than 15 years of full- S5-2203 time ministry in the Church of the Nazarene and teaching at Nazarene universities, felt a calling to serve in a bi-vocational pastoral role and transition to full-time employment as a director with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lee Erik Captain Erik Lee is currently assigned as S3-2201 the region chaplain to Navy Region Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia. He is based in Naples, Italy.
Lenker Keegan Keegan Lenker is lead pastor at Gig Harbor, S4-1501 Washington, Church of the Nazarene. MEGA-1501 (Tuesday, 12:30 pm)
Lett Jacob Jacob Lett is assistant professor of theology MEGA-2215 at MidAmerica Nazarene University. (Wednesday, 7:30am)
Logos Logos Bible Software designs tools for S1-2214 Bible today’s ministry needs, integrating cutting- Software edge technology, contemporary media resources, and a massive theological library.
Lopez Benjamin Benjamin Lopez serves as superintendent of S6-2205 the Southwest Latin American District.
Loudermilk Linda Linda Loudermilk serves the children on the S4-2103B Eastern Michigan District and the families of S6-2103A Family Community Church of the Nazarene (a new church plant).
Luthye Beth Beth Luthye is the grants manager and anti- S6-1501 trafficking coordinator for NCM Inc.
Lutz Ryan Ryan Lutz is the children and family pastor at S3-3501F D1Naz in Decatur, Illinois.
Lyke Alan Alan Lyke is the vice president for academic S6-2206 affairs for the Nazarene Bible College.
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Maddix Mark A. Mark A. Maddix is dean of the School of S2-3501C Theology & Christian Ministry at Point Loma S3-3501G Nazarene University. S4-3501H S6-2103B
Mahoney Don Don Mahoney is president and principal S2-2214 architect for Building God's Way. He leads a team that has designed more than 800 ministry projects and he has been recognized for innovative and creative church design.
Marra John John Marra is the pastor of Living Hope S4-2204 Church in Olathe, Kansas. He is also an adjunct instructor at MNU, teaching pastoral care and counseling.
Martin Sheri Sheri Lynne Martin serves as the District S4-2103B Lynne children’s ministry director on the Canada S6-2103A West District.
McNeiece April April McNeiece serves as adjunct instructor S5-2102A in the Graduate Theological Online Education program at Northwest Nazarene University in the area of spiritual formation. She is also associate pastor at Karcher Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho.
Menkveld John John Menkveld serves as senior pastor at S6-2205 Topeka, Kansas, Oakland Church of the Nazarene.
Metcalf Olivia Olivia Metcalf is the co-chaplain at Northwest S3-3501H Nazarene University.
Myers Pete Pete Myers serves as lead pastor of S2-3501G Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia Church of the Nazarene and is the New Start coordinator for the New Mexico District.
Middendorf Jesse Jesse Middendorf currently serves as S1-2103B executive director for the Center for Pastoral S4-2103C Leadership at Nazarene Theological Seminary. S6-2105 He served as a general superintendent before retiring in 2013.
Milburn Bob Bob Milburn is campus pastor at Nashville S1-2105 First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
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Mills Dwayne Dwayne Mills is a pastor, community S3-2203 organizer, and educator serving those in the mountains of Kentucky.
Moore Frank Frank Moore serves as Holiness Today editor- S1-3501A in-chief and general editor for the Church of S5-2215ABC the Nazarene.
Morris Larry O. Larry O. Morris is the lead pastor of Living S1-2102A Word Church in Houston, Texas.
Morris Larry R. Larry R. Morris is the director of USA/Canada S3-2202 SDMI. S6-2102B
Mowry Kathy Kathy Mowry is professor of intercultural S1-2103C studies and Christian education at Trevecca S3-3501E Nazarene University.
Noriega Jenee Jenee Noriega is a student at Nazarene S2-3501G Theological Seminary and is on staff at Total Life Church (TLC) in Kansas City, Missouri.
Perkins Hal Hal Perkins has more than 40 years of S4-2102B pastoral experience focusing on making Christlike disciples.
Peterson Brent Brent Peterson is the dean of the School S3-3501H of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University.
Pickens John John Pickens serves as the pastor of ministry S1-3501D advancement at Crossbridge Community Church of the Nazarene, a multi-site church in rural in Illinois.
Pitzer Tim Tim Pitzer is worship pastor at Nashville First S1-2105 Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Pointer Lyle Lyle Pointer has served the Church of the S4-2210 Nazarene as a pastor, educator, evangelist, and author.
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Porter Jerry Jerry Porter is general superintendent S6-3501F emeritus for the Church of the Nazarene, having served previously as pastor, missionary, rector, regional director, and district superintendent.
Powe Douglas Douglas Powe is the director of the Lewis S1-2104B Center for Church Leadership. Prior to this, S2-2104B he served as the James C. Logan Professor of Evangelism at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC, and he has authored or co-authored several books.
Powell Brian Brian L. Powell is superintendent of the S6-2210 Kentucky District.
Power Rick Rick Power is superintendent of the Hawaii S1-2103C Pacific District. S3-3501E
Price Matt Matt Price teaches intercultural studies, S2-3501A Christian education, church planting, and compassionate ministry at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Quanstrom Danny Danny Quanstrom serves as the pastor of the MEGA-2215 Hastings Church of the Nazarene in Michigan. (Wednesday, 7:30 am)
Quanstrom Mark Mark Quanstrom is the dean of the School S2-2102B of Theology and Christian Ministry at Olivet Nazarene University and the senior pastor of College Church of the Nazarene University Avenue. He is the author of A Century of Holiness Theology and From Grace to Grace.
Red Stephanie Stephanie Red is a sales manager for the S1-2209 world's largest retailer and teaches others about the joy of work as a holy vocation.
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Reeder Stan Stan Reeder serves as superintendent of S3-2214 the Oregon Pacific District and is a certified trainer in Crucial Conversations.
Reese Jake Jake Reese serves as senior pastor at The S6-2205 Ridge Community Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas.
Rickey Brett Brett Rickey is currently the lead pastor of S1-2101 Highland Park Church in Lakeland, Florida. He also serves as a coach and mentor to pastors of churches across the country.
Robinson Dylan Dylan Robinson is co-pastor of The Well S2-3501F Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, Missouri. He is a popular keynote speaker at youth events across the Midwest.
Rocha Carissa Carissa Rocha is the global child development S6-1501 coordinator for NCM, Inc. She supports our NCM regional child development/sponsorship coordinators in program development and leadership training.
Rodes Stan Stan Rodes presently serves at the Global S2-3501H Ministry Center as administrative director for S5-3501H Global Clergy Development. He previously served as pastor and assistant district superintendent.
Roland Cheryl Cheryl Roland serves with her husband, who S5-2102A is the district superintendent of Northeastern Indiana. She is the district women’s ministries director and a member of the Women's Ministries Regional Council.
Roney Ken Kenneth R. Roney is the president of the S5-3501F Church of the Nazarene Foundation. Prior to this ministry assignment, Ken practiced law for 36 years.
Roskam Nathan M. Nathan Roskam is development director with S1-3501F Because International.
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Rowell Jeren Jeren Rowell is president and professor of S2-2103B pastoral ministry at Nazarene Theological S3-2105 Seminary. His books include Thinking, S5-2102B Listening, Being: A Wesleyan Pastoral S6-2215 Theology and What’s A Pastor to Do? The Good and Difficult Work of Ministry.
Rowell Starla Starla Rowell served for 25 years in local S5-2102B church ministry, 12 years in district ministry, and now serves at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Schaeffer Dale Dale Schaeffer is the lead pastor of New Life S5-2207 Church of the Nazarene, Medford, Oregon, S6-2207 and the founding pastor of BridgeWay Community Church of the Nazarene.
Selden Brenna Brenna Selden works for Nazarene S4-2207 Compassionate Ministries in their Child Sponsorship and Donor Relations department.
Selvidge Bill Bill Selvidge is associate professor of S1-2202 intercultural studies, emeritus, at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has served as missionary (Asia), pastor, and educator.
Serrano Orlando Orlando Serrano is superintendent of the MEGA-2103C Western Latin American District. (Tuesday, 12:30 pm)
Sharpes David David Sharpes serves as senior pastor S6-2205 at Olathe, Kansas, College Church of the Nazarene.
Shaver Chic Charles "Chic" Shaver has been a pastor, S4-2103C church planter, author, evangelist, and professor of evangelism at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Shenkut Zekarias Zekarias Asfaw Shenkut works as the Global S6-1501 Asfaw Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene advisor for NCM, Inc.
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Sherwood Scott Scott Sherwood is superintendent of the S3-2215 Northwestern Illinois District. S6-2214
Shonamon Cara Cara Shonamon and her father, Chuck S5-2205 Sunberg, serve as co-senior pastors at Shawnee, Kansas, Church of the Nazarene.
Sipes Brandon Brandon Sipes is disaster management and S6-1501 humanitarian crisis advisor for Nazarene S1-2207 Compassionate Ministries. Brandon's work focuses on disaster preparedness training, coordinating emergency response and relief, and post-crisis rehabilitation and livelihood development.
Slingerland Bernie Bernie Slingerland served as the evangelism S1-2206 coordinator for the Mesoamerica Region for S2-2206 over 15 years.
Smith Brett Brett Smith and his wife, Tara, are co-lead S5-2205 pastors at Bakersfield, California, First Church of the Nazarene.
Smith Colleen Colleen Smith serves with her husband, S5-2102A who is pastor of the Cushing/Drumright, Oklahoma, Church of the Nazarene. Colleen is a member of the Women’s Ministries Regional Council.
Smith Tara Tara Smith and her husband, Brett, are co- S5-2205 lead pastors at Bakersfield, California, First Church of the Nazarene.
Snodgrass Lauren Lauren Snodgrass is the coordinator of a S3-2207 refugee resettlement agency in Northwest Arkansas.
Snodgrass Mark Mark Snodgrass is the pastor of a multi-ethnic S3-2207 congregation in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Sorzano Junior Junior Sorzano is senior pastor of the London MEGA-2103C First Church of the Nazarene, Ontario, (Wednesday, Canada, and serves as the multicultural 12:30 pm) congregations facilitator for the USA/Canada Region.
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Southerland Allen Allen Southerland is pastor of Intersection S2-3501G Community Church of the Nazarene. He also coordinates Work & Witness for the USA/ Canada Region and is part of the leadership staff at Shepherd Community Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Spaite Dan Dan Spaite is a tenured professor of S4-2101 emergency medicine and holds the Virginia Piper Distinguished Research Chair at the University of Arizona. He is on the pastoral teaching team at Renovation Church in Phoenix.
Spaite Dana Dana Spaite serves as the pastor to schools at S2-2104A the Renovation Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
Stark Jeff Jeff Stark is currently the lead pastor of S2-3501D Bridgeway Community Church, a multiplying S3-3501D church in Pekin, Illinois. In addition, he S6-3501D serves as an associate professor of theology and director of the Center for Theological Leadership at Olivet Nazarene University.
Stecker Teresa Teresa Stecker is the executive director of the S3-2205 IC Compassion Center in Iowa City, Iowa, and S4-2205 serves as the Nazarene Immigration Network liaison.
Stellfox Kendell Kendell Stellfox is the executive director of S5-2202 Bible engagement at Back to the Bible. He is very involved with the goTandem.com platform.
Stetzer Ed Ed Stetzer is the Billy Graham Distinguished MEGA-1501 Chair of Church, Mission, and Evangelism at (Wednesday, Wheaton College. 12:30 pm)
Stevens Julie Julie Stevens is the pastor for children (up S2-2101 through 5th grade) and their families at Central Church of the Nazarene in Lenexa, Kansas. She also serves as the executive director of Heaventrain KC, Inc.
Sunberg Carla Carla Sunberg currently serves as a general S6-3501C superintendent in the Church of the Nazarene. MEGA-2215 Prior to this assignment, she served as the (Wednesday, president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. 7:30 am)
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Sunberg Chuck Chuck Sunberg and his daughter, Cara S5-2205 Shonamon, serve as co-senior pastors at Shawnee, Kansas, Church of the Nazarene.
Suttles Steve Steve Suttles is the administrative assistant in S5-3501G the office of Evangelism and New Churches for the USA/Canada Region.
Sweeden Josh Josh Sweeden is dean of the Faculty and S4-2104B Associate Professor of Church and Society at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
Sweeden Nell Becker Nell Becker Sweeden has been serving in S6-1501ABC Nazarene Compassionate Ministries since 2004 and is presently the international director and CEO of NCM, Inc.
Thompson Michael Michael Thompson serves as general counsel S3-2101 for the Church of the Nazarene at the S4-3501C Global Ministry Center and in interim pastor assignments in the Kansas City area. Prior to answering the call into ministry, Michael served as assistant state’s attorney of Woodford County, Illinois.
Tillman Charles Charles Tillman is pastor of the Woodville S6-2211 Church of the Nazarene, Richmond, Virginia, and serves as the national Black Ministries facilitator for the USA/Canada Region.
Truesdale Al Al Truesdale is emeritus professor of S4-2215ABC philosophy of religion and Christian ethics S6-3501A at Nazarene Theological Seminary. He has published numerous articles and books, including With Cords of Love.
Twitchell Jon Jon Twitchell is a vice president for gift S5-3501F planning for the Nazarene Foundation. He is the author of the book Presence: A Pastor's Guide to Funerals, which arose from his work as a funeral home chaplain.
Tyler Kyle Kyle Tyler is a pastor, author, and children’s S1-3501C ministry coach. S3-3501B S4-3501B
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Ulmet Kevin Pastor Kevin Ulmet is senior pastor at S1-2105 Nashville First Church of the Nazarene. S6-3501G
Van Nest Douglas Doug Van Nest currently serves as the S5-2201 dean of the School of Christian Ministry and professor of Pastoral Ministry at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
VanDalsem JP JP VanDalsem is lead pastor of Midland S1-2103C Nazarene in Michigan. S3-3501E
Vogelmann Kalyn Kalyn Vogelmann is the Southwestern Ohio S5-2102A District's Women’s Ministries director and a member of the Women's Ministries Regional Council.
Walter Don Don Walter is director of Pensions and S3-2204 Benefits USA for the Church of the Nazarene.
Weston Ian Ian Weston is the digital storyteller for S3-2208 Southern Nazarene University and a member S6-2202 of the SNU Creative Development Group.
Whetstone- Timothy Timothy Whetstone-Espada is currently S4-2206 Espada serving the Lord in the market place and has served previously as a local pastor, educator, university chaplain, and as a missionary in Italy, Singapore, and Alabama.
Whipp Dorothy Dorothy Whipp is the children’s pastor at S4-2103B Edmond First Nazarene in Oklahoma. She S6-2103A also serves as a district children’s director and camp director.
Willis Kerry Kerry Willis is superintendent of the S1-3501H Philadelphia District. S4-2209
Winstead Brandon Brandon Winstead is director of the Youth S5-1501ABC Theology Institute at Trevecca Nazarene University.
Wisehart Brady Brady Wisehart is the pastor of Grace Point S2-2102A Church of the Nazarene in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Yarhouse Mark Mark Yarhouse is the Rosemarie S. Hughes S3-2104A Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychology S4-2104A at Regent University in Virginia Beach, S5-2104A Virginia. He was named senior fellow with the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities to conduct a study of students navigating sexual identity concerns at Christian colleges and universities.
Young Barry Barry Young is vice president of operations at S1-2210 Strategos International. S2-2210
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