Joe Stowell has held pastorates in the Midwest and has served in presidential roles at the Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University. He currently serves as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President at Moody. He is the author of several books, including Simply Jesus, The Weight of Your Words, Strength for the...
Bill Search serves as the Executive Pastor at Crossings Community Church, overseeing the largest campus and supervising pastor training and development. A passionate teacher, Bill blends humor, history, and culture to communicate biblical truths. He has authored several books and articles on small group ministry, including “The Essential Guide for...
Jim Coakley is a seasoned educator and pastor with a deep passion for teaching the Word of God. After coming to faith during his senior year of high school, Jim pursued theological education at Calvary Bible College and Grace Theological Seminary. He has served in various pastoral roles, including Senior...
Chris Brooks is the Senior Pastor at Woodside Bible Church, a multi-campus congregation in Metro Detroit, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Equipped with Chris Brooks.” With a background in finance and a strong theological education from Biola University and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Chris...
Abdu Murray is a speaker, author, and attorney who engages with the intersection of religious faith and contemporary cultural trends. As the founder of Embrace the Truth, he has spent decades exploring how different worldviews address modern challenges. Abdu has written four books, including “Saving Truth” and “More Than a...
Karl Clauson is the host of Moody Radio’s “Karl and Crew” and the Lead Pastor of 180 Chicago Church. A man of action and faith, Karl completed the 1,100-mile Iditarod in Alaska at 18 before dedicating his life to ministry in 1984. His mission is to inspire a spiritual revolution...
Dr. Josh Stephens is the Lead Pastor of Cape Bible Chapel in Missouri and the Founder/Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Alliance. With over 25 years of ministry experience, Josh holds advanced degrees in Biblical Counseling and Divinity. He is a certified Biblical Counselor with a passion for discipleship and...
Mark Vroegop is the lead pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis and the author of four books, including “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy”, which won the ECPA 2020 Christian Book of the Year. Mark is known for his insightful teaching on the grace of lament and trusting God in uncertainty....
Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. He and his wife, Krista, are graduates of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Philip is dedicated to proclaiming God’s Word and developing future leaders. He enjoys cycling on the Chicago lakefront and indulging in local culinary...
Crawford Loritts is a veteran pastor, author, and speaker who has traveled extensively, sharing the Gospel and equipping Christian leaders. He served for 27 years with Cru and 15 years as Senior Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. Crawford is the author of nine books and the host...
Bryndan Loritts, son of Dr. Crawford and Karen Loritts, is the Lead Pastor of Woodside Bible Church's Pontiac Campus. With a rich spiritual heritage, Bryndan has served in various pastoral roles across the U.S. He holds a master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is currently pursuing a Doctorate...
Ron Zappia is the founding and senior pastor of Highpoint Church, a multi-site congregation in Chicagoland, and the leader of the Highpoint Send Network, which focuses on church planting and revitalization worldwide. With a background in business and theology, Ron has dedicated his life to pastoral ministry and leadership development....
Dr. Cisco Cotto is a professor of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute and a seasoned pastor with over a decade of experience in churches across Illinois. He is also the morning host on WBBM Newsradio in Chicago. Cisco holds advanced degrees from Moody Theological Seminary and Talbot School of...
