As a pioneer in the field of research, Dr. Arnie Cole has spent most of his professional life tracking trends of human behavior and developing programs that can help people achieve their full potential. In his current position as CEO of Back to the Bible and Director of R&D for the Center for Bible Engagement (CBE), Dr. Cole spearheads spiritual encouragement operations as... learn more

Citing his Arkansas heritage, Christy award winner Ace Collins defines himself as a storyteller. In that capacity, Collins has authored more than 80 books that have sold more than 2.5 million copies for 25 different publishers. His catalog includes novels, biographies, and children’s works as well as books on history, culture, and faith. He has also been the featured speaker at the National... learn more

Wayne Cordeiro is the founding pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Honolulu, Hawaii with over 11,500 in weekend attendance. New Hope is also listed as one of the top ten most innovative churches in America with Outreach Magazine listing them as one of the “top five churches to learn from.” Wayne is a church planter at heart with over 124 churches planted... learn more

Dr. Barry H. Corey became the eighth president of Biola University on July 1, 2007, officially launching the celebration of the university’s centennial year. He succeeded Clyde Cook, who retired as one of the longest-standing college presidents in the nation, serving Biola for 25 years. Programs developed under President Corey’s administration at Biola include the Biola University Center for Christian Thought; the Center... learn more

Debora M. Coty is an events speaker, columnist, certified writing coach, and award-winning author of more than 40 books, including the bestselling Too Blessed to be Stressed series. Debora rejoices in life as a diehard tennis addict and choco-athlete (that’s the step beyond chocoholic—she exercises just so she can eat more chocolate). Deb lives, loves, and laughs in central Florida with her longsuffering... learn more

Kate Crocco is a Confidence and Mindset Coach, writer, speaker, and the founder of The Confident Ladies Club™ Community. She is the author of Thinking Like a Boss (Baker Books), written to help women uncover and overcome the lies keeping them from success in business and life. She is also the host of the Thinking Like a Boss podcast, where she interviews incredible... learn more

Brady J. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University. He is the winner of the 2023 Judge Robert K. Woltz History Award. A specialist in the Frontier History of North America, Crytzer is a narrator and commentator on the hit cable series “Into the Wild Frontier.” He has been featured on NBC Peacock, FOX Nation, and SiriusXM. He is the host of the weekly hit podcast “Dispatches: The... learn more

Singer, Songwriter, Artist, Radio Host and Public Speaker With the voice and heart of an angel, Lisa Daggs has been delighting and encouraging audiences for over 25 years. Whether on a stage, behind the radio microphone, or one-on-one with her fans, Lisa courageously shares her own story of loss, redemption and hope to inspire everyone she meets. As a vocal performance artist Lisa... learn more

John Dailey left his home in West Virginia at seventeen to join the Marines, which led to a career of over twenty years. As a Platoon Sergeant in the Marine Corps’ 1st Force Reconnaissance Company on deployment in Australia on Sep. 11th, 2001, he and his men soon found themselves in Afghanistan battling the Taliban. In 2003 he was selected to serve as... learn more

Mary Davis is an award-winning author of a dozen novels (both historical and contemporary), four novellas, two compilations, and three short stories. Mary has received several awards from Heartsong Presents, including: 2nd Place in Favorite Historical Romance (The Captain’s Wife), 10th Place in Favorite Historical Romance (Reckless Rogue), 7th Place in Overall Favorite Authors. Mary is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers,... learn more