Pastor Rod Baker is a compassionate leader, global missionary, and founder of Bridging Hunger, a food distribution ministry serving at-risk communities across Oklahoma. For over 30 years, Rod and his wife Gloria have empowered local churches to be a lifeline in times of crisis, providing food, supplies, and the hope of the Gospel. From disaster relief efforts in Haiti to feeding thousands of children each summer, Pastor Rod’s heart is to meet physical and spiritual needs. He also serves as co-pastor of NorthStar Church in Glenpool, Oklahoma, alongside his family.

Julie Beemer is a seasoned missionary, speaker, and ministry leader who has spent the last 30 years serving in nations across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. As co-founder of CLUB1040, Julie has helped pioneer 16 Rhema Bible Training College campuses in 5 countries and mobilized over 800 people on short-term missions to more than 20 nations. Now serving as Director of RHEMA MENA, she oversees Rhema’s expansion across 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa. Julie’s passion is to equip leaders, inspire women, and raise up a generation who will fulfill God’s global dreams.

Billy Burns is a seasoned evangelist, revivalist, and teacher with over 40 years of ministry experience, dedicated to helping believers encounter the personal and supernatural presence of the Holy Spirit. He travels across the country equipping churches to move in the power of God through Spirit-led teaching and impartation. Billy is the author of numerous resources, including the curriculum Inviting the  Presence of God into your Children’s Ministry, designed to help leaders cultivate a Spirit-filled environment. His passion is to see every believer walk in a fresh, daily relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Tim Carpenter is a passionate children’s minister and evangelist dedicated to helping kids discover their identity in Christ through the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit. A Rhema Bible Training College graduate and former trumpet player with Kenneth Hagin Sr., Tim has served as a Kids Pastor, KIDS Church curriculum writer and outreach director in nationally recognized ministries. Las Vegas Director of Good News Clubs helped launch 50 public school Bible Clubs. Known for his humor and heart connection with kids, he now co-directs Saturday Sunday School in Spokane, Washington, reaching neighborhood kids with the love and power of God.

Marie Davis-Tsuruda is a global children’s evangelist and missionary leader who has shared the gospel with nearly five million children across more than 100 nations. For over 30 years, she has led missions teams into schools, churches, crusades, and orphanages on every continent, raising up bold young witnesses for Christ. As the founder of Family of Faith Global Missions, Marie continues to travel the world with her husband and adult children—all full-time missionaries—empowering kids to know Jesus and make Him known.

Apostolic minister, author, and founder of Kids in Ministry International (KIMI). Becky Fischer has created curriculum and resources that are used around the world. She has been in children’s ministry over 30 years, training children to walk in the supernatural power of God and equip leaders and parents to equip children the same way.

Mark Harper is a seasoned pastor, leadership coach, and children’s ministry trailblazer with over 40 years of dedicated service in the local church. As the creator of the Super Church 2.0 Curriculum, adopted by more than 5,000 churches worldwide, Mark has shaped the spiritual development of countless families and faith leaders. His first book, The Red Book, is an Amazon bestseller. The heart of Mark’s ministry is to see kids, teens, and Kidmin leaders empowered by the Holy Spirit and walking in the supernatural power of God.

Debbie Harper brings over 35 years of dedicated ministry experience to children’s church leadership, with a focus on preschool education, volunteer training, and curriculum innovation. As the visionary behind the KinderChurch Curriculum series, Debbie has equipped countless churches with age-appropriate, Spirit-centered lessons and resources. Together with her husband, Mark Harper, she forms a dynamic leadership team inspiring KidMin pastors, volunteers, and parents worldwide.

Barbie Hunt is a ministry leader, author, and pioneer in training children to walk in supernatural healing ministry. As the Founding Director of Healing Rooms Kids, she has led kids prayer teams for over 15 years, witnessing powerful signs, wonders, and miracles. Barbie is the author of the Healing Rooms Kids Training Manual and the creator of the Healing Rooms Kids Leadership Academy, an online course and global community that equips adults to raise up Spirit-led kids in healing ministry. Her passion is to see children hear God’s voice and minister with bold faith.

Jeremiah Johnson is a globally recognized prophet, bestselling author, and church planter with a heart to equip leaders and prepare the Bride of Christ for the return of Jesus. He has ministered in 42 states and 20 nations, carrying a prophetic message marked by clarity, boldness, and biblical grounding. Jeremiah is the founder of The Alter Global in Kannapolis, North Carolina.

Manny Melendez is the Lead Children’s Pastor at Emmanuel Christian Center in Minneapolis, MN, where he oversees children’s ministry across four locations.  With over 23 years of experience in children’s ministr—ranging from inner-city outreach to multi-site leadership—Manny and his wife Carmel are passionate about equipping the next generation and mentoring leaders. Manny is also extremely passionate about seeing this generation not only know about God, but to also experience Him. He and Carmel are committed to helping churches build thriving, Spirit-led ministries that develop kids and empower teams.

Steph Messner is a passionate children’s pastor, leader, and mentor with over 15 years of full-time ministry experience. Serving at Joy Christian Center, she has found her calling in equipping kids to know their identity in Christ and walk boldly in their faith. Steph is dedicated to raising up the next generation of leaders, often empowering teens to use their creativity to share the gospel with children. Her heart is to see kids doing real ministry now—fully alive in their purpose and calling.

Jerry Moyer is a nationally recognized children’s and family evangelist known for his high-energy, gospel-centered presentations that captivate audiences of all ages. As the founder of Jubilee Gang Ministries, Jerry has ministered in 45 states and multiple countries, leading over 26,000 people to Christ through dynamic outreach events. His mobile ministry transforms parking lots and open fields into powerful arenas for the Gospel. With a heart for evangelism, Jerry is passionate about reaching kids and families with the life-changing message of Jesus.

Kelly Presson serves as the National Kidmin Director for the Assemblies of God, leading with a passion to equip leaders and build Spirit-empowered ministries that reach and disciple the next generation. With decades of experience, he brings visionary strategy and practical tools through initiatives like the Hydrate Iron Classes and the 5.4.6 Challenge. Known for his prophetic insight, leadership coaching, and ministry humor, Kelly is committed to raising up leaders who carry God’s presence—and pass it on.

Chris Pruett is a dedicated children’s ministry leader serving as the Children’s Director for the Minnesota District Council of the Assemblies of God. With a lifelong passion for reaching the next generation, Chris has helped lead record-breaking growth in camps, BGMC giving, and Kids Ministry events across the district. He and his wife Kristin have served in full-time ministry together for over a decade, bringing creativity, energy, and vision to everything they do. Chris is committed to equipping leaders and partnering with churches to raise up kids who know and follow Jesus.

Josh and Kate Richter are ministry leaders, curriculum developers, and passionate champions of family discipleship. With a background in children’s ministry dating back to 2005, they founded Root Bible, an online discipleship platform offering live classes and Spirit-filled training for every age group. Their mission is to help families grow spiritually together by cultivating identity in Christ, activating the gifts of the Spirit, and building strong biblical foundations. Through Root Bible and Root KidMin, Josh and Kate are equipping a generation to walk in truth, power, and purpose—starting at home.

John Tasch is a dynamic evangelist, mentor, and international ministry leader with over five decades of experience empowering the next generation. As the founder of Tasch Ministries International, John has inspired families around the globe through children’s camps, leadership training, and revival services that span every age group. His heart is to equip and mobilize the entire family to walk in their God-given purpose, bridging generations through Spirit-led ministry and discipleship.

Alicia Weiers is a kids ministry creator, teacher, and consultant with over 20 years of experience equipping churches to make Jesus fun for kids and easy for volunteers.  She currently is the Children’s Pastor for Living Word in MN. and the founder of I Teach Church, Alicia has taught and trained thousands of children and leaders through engaging curriculum, volunteer coaching, and hands-on ministry development. A homeschool mom, wife, and author, she brings clarity, creativity, and a deep love for the local church to everything she does.

Susan Wertheimer is the Next Gen Leader at Catch The Fire Raleigh-Durham and has over 30 years of experience in children’s ministry, including roles as a Kids Pastor in Minnesota and California. She carries a deep passion for activating children in the prophetic and helping them hear God’s voice. Susan is the author of Treasure Hunters, a prophetic curriculum for kids. She is a relational Kingdom builder who uses her gifts to help others transition to the next level of their journey.