b'm GuetMegan Fate Marshmanis a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, the Director of Womens Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps, and the womens pastor at Arbor Road Church. Dedicated to spreading hope, sharing truth, and celebrating others, Megan invests her time in people through writing books and Bible studies and through her handson ministry roles. Her authenticity, compelling presence, and selfless focus on those she serves bring fresh and encouraging insights that will uplift and inspire our conference attendees. Bishop Claude Alexanderserves as the senior pastor of The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he leads a thriving congregationof thousands. Responding to his call to ministry at the age of 17, he has dedicated his life to serving God and society. A respected voice in both Christian and civic organizations, Claude collaborates with government and community officials to tackle todays most pressing issues. His commitment to faith and the greater community continues to influence and drive meaningful change across Charlotte and beyond. Gabriel Salguerois the pastor of The Gathering Place, a multiethnic congregation in Orlando, Florida, and the founder and leader of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NALEC), representing thousands of evangelical congregations across the continent. A prominent voice, his writings on evangelicalism, immigration, racism, and multicultural communities highlight his dedication to addressing North Americas evolving diversity. With his engaging speaking style and profound insights, Gabe promises to challenge and inspire us to live out our faith in meaningful ways. Romanita Hairston,CEO and executive director of the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust since 2022, brings over 25 years of experience in nonprofit, forprofit, and philanthropic sectors. Dedicated to child wellbeing, education equity, and employability, she is a passionate advocate for social change. Through her Power of One blog, Romanita inspires readers to view the world with compassion and purpose. Her expertise and thoughtprovoking perspective on creating impactful outcomes for vulnerable populations will bring dynamic insights to our gathering.Tod Bolsinger,founder of AE Sloan Leadership, executive director of the DePree Center Church Leadership Institute, and associate professor at Fuller Seminary, brings deep expertise in leadership formation. Author of Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience (a Christian Book Award Finalist), he was honored for pastoral leadership in the Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year issue. Tods passion for leadership development and practical insights will empower attendees to navigate ministry challenges effectively, equipping them to lead with confidence and purpose. Adam Christingbrings an engaging style and a wealth of experience as a warmhearted comedian, speaker, and entertainer. He has performed for thousands of nonprofits and corporate clients, showing how the magic of laughter can open doors and hearts in a variety of situations. Adam has shared his unique blend of engagement and entertainment across 49 states.3'