Dr. Mark Strong, along with his wife Marla have served as the Senior Pastors of Life Change Church in Portland Oregon since 1988. Life Change is the same church where Dr. Mark came to faith in Christ at 19 years old. Life Change is a multi-ethnic church that is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus to the city of Portland. One of the miracles that Jesus performed in his life was giving him the ability to pursue higher education. Before his commitment to Christ, he didn’t do well in school. Mark now holds an Associate Degree from Portland Community College, a B.A. in Speech Communications from Portland State University, a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Western Evangelical Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry Degree in Leadership from George Fox Seminary In addition, he serves on the Board of Regents for George Fox Seminary and speaks at colleges, schools, seminaries and churches nationwide. Dr. Strong is also the chairman of 11:45 an organization that works extensively with other social agencies to help youth who are gang affected, fatherless and disenfranchised. He has received the Medal of Commendation and other awards and is the author of Church for the Fatherless. Mark and his wife Marla have been married for 26 years and they have four children. www.lifechangecc.org

Dr. Pete Battjes, D.Min has a passion and call to declare Jesus Christ as LORD. He loves to inspire others by declaring God’s truth. He has served as Lead Pastor with his wife Vivian in numerous churches and currently is at Lighthouse Christian Church in Warrenton, Oregon. Pete is the author of The Holy Spirit Convergence, was the Director of the Seattle March for Jesus and Director of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Ministries in the Northwest. He served with Youth with A Mission (YWAM) and continues to teach at various YWAM bases. Pete and Vivian have three adult children and seven very special grandchildren. He enjoys fishing, hunting, and snorkeling. His “life verse” is Romans 14:8.

Dr. Jan David Hettinga, D.Min served as a lead pastor with his wife Scharme for 30 years at Northshore Community Church, leaving a strong legacy in the community. Jan’s leadership extended to a church planting network and so far 22 churches in the Seattle area have resulted from that effort. Jan is currently the Leadership Development pastor at Cascade Community Church in Monroe Washington. Jan’s powerful voice began in radio while also serving as a pastor, and he was the chaplain for the Green Bay Packers. His passion for teaching about the Kingdom Gospel of Jesus can be seen in his ministry efforts and teaching nationwide and through his books, Follow Me: Experience the Loving Leadership of Jesus and his latest book, Still Restless. Jan and Scharme have three adult kids and eleven grandkids and live near Seattle Washington.

Jeff Knight and his wife Melinda have been the Lead Pastors of The Rock Church in Monroe Washington since 2000. Jeff’s latest book, The Revved Life debuted #1 on Amazon New Releases. Jeff has been on every major television network sharing his unique and life changing story. He is a Chicken Soup author, a musician and releases several messages each year. Jeff also owns and operates Knightrous Racing, LLC, a racing team dedicated to winning in life and on the track. This unique combination of pastor, racecar driver and advocate has allowed Jeff to share his story and the message of Jesus Christ to thousands of people in schools, churches, community groups and race tracks around the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Jeff is also the founder of Provide Hope, a resource acquisition non-profit to benefit the poor. Jeff has been married for 24 years to Melinda and they have a beautiful little girl named Seven. They live in Lake Stevens, WA. www.jeffknight.com

Carrie is the founder and President of The Legacy Institute. With 28 years of teaching, Carrie is a tremendously popular national speaker. Carrie has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people all across the nation, in venues as diverse as state legislatures, churches, universities, youth events and medical associations, as well as Jr. High and High school campuses. She has a daily radio show, Relationships Insights with Carrie Abbott heard on AM 630 KCIS. Carrie is an author and Executive Producer of dozens of Legacy resources for parents, schools and churches used nationwide. Carrie is married to Greg and they have five grown children and five grandchildren and live near Seattle..

Dr. Christian Overman is the Founding Director of Worldview Matters and has taught audiences throughout the United States, as well as in Central America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Books by Christian Overman include: Assumptions That Affect Our Lives, God’s Pleasure at Work, and The Difference One Life Can Make. For fourteen years he served as principal of a Christian school and is the developer of the on-line course, Increase Meaning: A Wholisitic Approach to Christian Education, offered through Seattle Pacific University, where he serves on the adjunct faculty. Christian holds a Masters Degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University, a Doctor of Ministry degree from Bakke Graduate University and is also a commissioned Centurion, studying under Chuck Colson. Christian and his wife, Kathy, have been married since 1970. They have four adult children, and ten grandchildren. They reside near Seattle, Washington.

Dave Nichols serves as Sequoyah Electric’s Executive Chairman. His focus is building partnerships and enhancing relationships within the industry and community. Dave is a current Board member for the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association and he is active in several non-profit organizations. Dave’s early career experience as a businessman combined with his background as a journeyman wireman with IBEW Local 46 proved to be the ideal foundation to be a founder of Sequoyah. He has seen the company grow from four employees to over 400 today. With over 37 years of experience in the electrical construction industry, Dave has held multiple management roles and has been instrumental in Sequoyah’s implementation of many key business initiatives and Dave is considered a key leader in the industry. Dave loves to play and work hard, so he enjoys many outdoor adventures with his family and friends and he and his wife Denise love being parents to three sons and daughter in laws and their wonderful grandkids!

Chris Nichols serves as Vice President of Sequoyah Electric’s Special Projects division in Redmond WA. He daily leads an impressive group of dedicated employees serving the electrical construction, service, and repair requirements of many of Seattle’s top companies. Chris earned his Business Degree from Trinity Western University in British Columbia in 2002 and immediately went to work in the electrical industry, occupying multiple positions to shape his experience. At Sequoyah, Chris is extremely proud of the projects and recognition the company has garnered over its history, including being named by Seattle Business Magazine as one of Washington’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2014 and 2015. He is a passionate off-road motorcycle rider and backcountry snowmobiler. Chris loves building memories with his wife Amanda and their two daughters, Addison and Ellie.

Dick Cinkovich has been active in leadership and volunteerism most of his life. Dick was born and raised in Auburn, WA graduating from Auburn High School in 1972, attended Green River Community College and the University of Washington. In 1985 a visit to a former Auburn High School basketball teammate serving time at McNeil Island Penitentiary set in motion a series of events resulting in full time work as the Washington Area Director for Prison Fellowship Ministries, Executive Director of M2 Job Therapy of Snohomish County and now as Executive Director of Conviction Careers. Dick has a successful business history in real estate and sales, served on several local and state boards and committees as a member in non-profit organizations, local human service organizations, government advisory committees and policy boards. He considers his regular visits to the prisons in Washington State as the foundational, stabilizing factor to all his community and non-profit work. He lives in Bothell Washington with his wife Ruth, Special Olympics Gold Medalist daughter Amy and golden lab, Daisy. Two daughters, their husbands and three grandsons also live in the area.

José Rijo-Berger is the President and Founder of Rijo Athletics in Woodinville, Washington. He is a former professional baseball player with the New York Mets and is currently a scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. Jose is the author of a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, Creating Winning Relationships through Sports: Using athletics to strengthen families. Rijo Athletics, His baseball and softball training facility serves thousands of students annually and produces more collegiate and professional ballplayers than any other program in the region. Jose and his team have seen over 60,000 kids! José lives in Woodinville Washington with his wife, Rebecca, and children Nico, Nevaeh, Giana, Teyo and Enzo. www.rijoathletics.com

Dr. Gregg Jantz is the author of 28 best-selling books, the host of a national radio program, and is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Dr. Jantz is recognized as a leading authority on the treatment of eating disorders, depression, relationships, anxiety, technology addictions, and much more. Dr. Jantz pioneered a whole-person approach facility, The Center • A Place of HOPE which is recognized as the #1 Facility in the United States for the Treatment of Depression. Dr. Jantz frequently appears on national media channels, such as CNN, FOX, ABC, and NBC, as a go-to media expert for a range of behavioral-based afflictions, as well as drug and alcohol addictions, school shootings and more. Dr. Jantz is sought worldwide as a keynote speaker. His books, Raising Boys By Design and Battles Men Face are fantastic for men! www.aplaceofhope.com

Dr. Pete Battjes, D.Min has a passion and call to declare Jesus Christ as LORD. He loves to inspire others by declaring God’s truth. He has served as Lead Pastor with his wife Vivian in numerous churches and currently is at Lighthouse Christian Church in Warrenton, Oregon. Pete is the author of The Holy Spirit Convergence, was the Director of the Seattle March for Jesus and Director of the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Ministries in the Northwest. He served with Youth with A Mission (YWAM) and continues to teach at various YWAM bases. Pete and Vivian have three adult children and seven very special grandchildren. He enjoys fishing, hunting, and snorkeling. His “life verse” is Romans 14:8.

Jeremy Vallerand is the President and CEO of Rescue-Freedom International, a non-profit organization that works around the world to empower the rescue and restoration of those suffering in sexual slavery. He has an undergraduate degree in Business from Trinity Western University in British Columbia, Canada and a graduate degree in Diplomacy from Oxford University in the UK. As an entrepreneur and consultant, he has worked with numerous Fortune 100 companies, global NGOs and start-up ventures. Jeremy also worked in Washington DC to coordinate the National Prayer Breakfast, serving as a liaison to the US Congress, the White House, and foreign dignitaries. Jeremy frequently speaks to companies, students and faith communities about human trafficking, leadership, culture and the importance of intergenerational relationships. He is an avid outdoorsman, outdoor gear tester, and the cofounder of Climb for Captives, an initiative that utilizes mountain climbing to combat human trafficking. Jeremy lives in Seattle with his wife, Maren, and their two children. www.rescuefreedominternational.org

Dr. Jan David Hettinga, D.Min served as a lead pastor with his wife Scharme for 30 years at Northshore Community Church, leaving a strong legacy in the community. Jan’s leadership extended to a church planting network and so far 22 churches in the Seattle area have resulted from that effort. Jan is currently the Leadership Development pastor at Cascade Community Church in Monroe Washington. Jan’s powerful voice began in radio while also serving as a pastor, and he was the chaplain for the Green Bay Packers. His passion for teaching about the Kingdom Gospel of Jesus can be seen in his ministry efforts and teaching nationwide and through his books, Follow Me: Experience the Loving Leadership of Jesus and his latest book, Still Restless. Jan and Scharme have three adult kids and eleven grandkids and live near Seattle Washington.