The Gathering Speakers

Joel & Becky Hunter

Joel and Becky have been partners in ministry since their marriage in 1972. During their 30-year tenure at Northland it has grown from 200 faithful souls to a missional multi-site congregation of 20,000. Both have authored numerous books and held national ministry leadership positions serving pastors and their spouses.

Kevin Myers and John Maxwell

Two of our own admired Wesleyan pastors who have become internationally known exemplars of leadership in the church and the marketplace. Kevin Myers and John Maxwell are joining us for a transparent conversation about how we, as pastors and leaders, can lead together and help each other become more dependent on God, effective in ministry, and transformative in our leadership.

Bob Roberts

Founding pastor of Ft. Worth based, 2000 member NorthWood Church, which has started over 189 churches and trained hundreds of pastors. Bob’s recent book, Bold as Love, recounts the power of loving all of our neighbors from Imams in Afghanistan to atheists across the street.

Joanne Solis-Walker

Ordained Wesleyan minister and Director of Latino/Latina Education at Wesley Seminary, Dr. Solis-Walker travels extensively in the Western Hemisphere, serving, leading and preaching. Joanne is a gifted teacher and anointed preacher who is committed to the encouragement and formation of pastors.

Ken Murphy

Senior Pastor of Cypress Wesleyan, Ken has led this nearly 100 year-old church into a season of phenomenal growth and expanded multi-site ministry in Columbus, OH. Through a focus on hospitality, prayer and passionate evangelism, Pastor Murphy inspires his congregation to follow Christ and transform their community seven days a week.

Kyle Ray

Lead Pastor of Kentwood Community Church (KCC), a dynamic, diverse and transformative Wesleyan church. Originally from Detroit, Kyle worked in the automotive industry as a mechanical engineer. Upon sensing a call to ministry, he earned a degree from Asbury Theological Seminary and then joined the staff of KCC as the Outreach Pastor. Kyle is passionate about Christ-centered leadership development for parishioners and pastors.

Special Guests

Kevin & Sherry Harney

Married for 30 years and on staff together at Shoreline Community Church in Monterey, CA. Kevin serves as Lead Pastor and Sherry as Director of Strategic Leadership Development. Their Organic Outreach books help Christians turn their lives, homes and churches into a lighthouse of God’s grace, love and peace.

Todd & Sonja Burpo

Best-selling author of Heaven is for Real and senior pastor at Crossroads Wesleyan Church in Imperial, NE. Todd and Sonja will give us a rare glimpse into how to live faithfully and share the gospel in the media whirlwind that comes from having a best-selling book and major motion picture.

Michael Jr.

A faithful Christian and hilarious comedian who is comfortable on any stage and has appeared on The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, Oprah, The Late Late Show, and at numerous leading Christian venues and events. Michael Jr. is a native of Grand Rapids, MI. He is married and the proud dad of five children.











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