Think he's just another pastor? Think again. Bill Rieser was once destined for the NBA with a 44-inch vertical leap. But his bad attitude, drug and alcohol abuse, and philandering lifestyle derailed that dream. It wasn't until God's amazing grace intervened that Bill found his real identity in Christ. Today he serves as Director of Recovery Ministries at Real Life Church in Santa Clarita, CA

George Barna’s work in faith-based statistics and leadership (The Barna Group) is frequently cited as an authoritative source by the media. He is widely considered one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders. George has written 48 books, including best-sellers Revolution, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, and The Power of Vision.

Raised in a Jewish home in New Jersey, Rabbi  "Times Roman";">Jason Sobel dedicated much of his life to finding truth. After years of seeking and studying, he encountered the Lord and found his true destiny as a Jewish follower of Jesus (Yeshua). Suddenly, all the traditions Rabbi Jason grew up with took on new depth and meaning as God connected ancient wisdom with the teachings of the Messiah.

Christian Speaker Bill Butterworth’s wit, warmth and realism bring love, laughter and hope to audiences all over North America. Bill served as Director of Counseling Ministries with Chuck Swindoll’s radio ministry, Insight for Living, for eight years. He’s addressed corporate clients such as Disney, Chrysler and American Express and great churches like Willow Creek Community Church and Saddleback Community Church.

Perhaps best known as the lovable teen heartthrob Mike Seaver on ‘Growing Pains,’ (1985 – 1992), Kirk also played Buck Williams in the ‘Left Behind’ movies, based on the best-selling novels of the same name. He starred in the 2008 movie ‘Fireproof’ and has been noted for his work in the best-selling documentary ‘Monumental.’

Erwin Raphael McManus is the lead pastor at Mosaic in Los Angeles, CA. He is an iconoclast known as a cultural pioneer for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is also the author of Soul Cravings, Chasing Daylight, and other leading books on spirituality and creativity. His newest book, The Artisan Soul, is a Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller and is now available.

One of the most accomplished and revered names in Thoroughbred racing. Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day enjoyed a riding career spanning 30 years with more than 8800 winning races, accumulating an all-time North American earnings record of 298 million. Now he is a Chaplain for Kentucky race tracks including Churchill Downs.

While growing up in San Jacinto, CA, Jeremy’s only goal in life was to leave home and join the Marine Corps. This dream was finally realized with an active duty commission in 1999. While in the Marine Corps, God was working in Jeremy’s life to turn his heart toward full-time ministry. Just one month after returning from Iraq, Jeremy became a staff member of his home church at Coastline Baptist in Oceanside, CA. After serving in the role of senior pastor for nearly seven years, the door leading to a full-time position with the Mighty Oaks Foundation opened.