Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God. Find out more.

Diane Strack has created, facilitated, and spoken at women’s and youth ministries across the nation for more than three decades. As the founder ofShe Loves Out Loud, she urges women to engage their circles of influence to “gather the women to pray” and to share the Good News of God’s love and healing. Diane’s life verse is Ephesians 3:20 and her message is “Always Expect Amazing” regardless of your circumstances. She is the author of several books, including New Start for Single Moms, and the Co-founder of Student Leadership University. Diane currently serves as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors of One More Child Foundation, a ministry that touches 160,000 children annually through adoption, foster care, trafficking restoration, single mom homes, and international ministry. She and her husband Jay live in Central Florida and love spending time with their daughters Missy and Chris, son-in-law Brent, and six grandchildren.

Donna Gaines is the wife of Dr. Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church and he formerly served as president of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018.  Donna is a graduate of Union University (B.S.) and Texas Woman’s University, (M.Ed.).  Donna is a devoted student of God’s Word and has written and taught Bible Studies for over 36 years.  She has taught youth, college and women’s groups.  She is the author of four books, There’s Gotta Be More,  Seated: Living from Our Position in Christ, Leaving Ordinary, Encounter God through Extraordinary Prayer and her fourth book, Choose Wisely, Live Fully.  Steve and Donna have been married for 40 years and have four children, Grant, senior pastor of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN and married to Melisa, homemaker; Lindsey, homemaker and wife of Ryan Wingo, worship pastor at Prince Avenue Baptist Church in Bogart, GA; Allison, homemaker and wife of Gentry Hill, senior pastor of FBC Camden, AR and Bethany, homemaker and wife of David Golding with Turner Construction Company of Memphis TN.  Steve & Donna have fifteen grandchildren!

A passionate leader and advocate for the needs and care of children around the world, Christi Haag is a renowned speaker, thought influencer and spokeswoman for One More Child, a faith-based non-profit where her husband, Jerry, serves as President/CEO. Christi is a leader in Christian orphan care, humanitarian aid and global ministry, and has been featured on TV, radio and podcasts; in videos and magazines; and as a keynote speaker for events and conventions. Christi is also a survivor of breast cancer and a double mastectomy, and her message of God’s power and faithfulness will make you laugh and inspire you to love Jesus more and more. Christi has been happily married to her best friend, Jerry, for 34 awesome years. They have two amazing sons and incredible daughter-in-laws.  Ben and Maddie are married and live in Dallas.  Brady and Katie are married and live in Denver.  They all love traveling and spending time together.

Ephie Johnson is the President & CEO of Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc. (NCC), a nonprofit, Christian organization that employs over 60 staff members and provides many programs and assistance for over 50,000 neighbors in need annually. She is a Memphis native, a graduate of Treadwell High School and The University of Memphis, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in technical writing. She worked as an educator in the Memphis City School System for a number of years before serving at NCC. Along with a committed staff, she has a heart for the Memphis community, she is committed to the plight of the reducing poverty in this country. Ephie and her mother, Dr. JoeAnn Ballard, were featured in a Segment of the Today Show’s “Season of Giving” series in November of 2020, shedding light on NCC’s heart for Memphis and the families that they serve.

Ephie has a heart for prayer and to share the love of Christ and her love for people through relationship, service, music and public/media forums. 

Teresa J. Helm is a Mentor, Advocate, Speaker, Survivor Leader in the Anti-Trafficking Movement, and a member of the Anti-Trafficking Mobile Team with One More Child. Having overcome childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault and trafficking as a young adult, Teresa now strives to provide a platform for those that may not otherwise have the opportunity to come forward and bring their story to light. Teresa has joined forces with various national and international organizations, law enforcement, other community leaders and legislators.

Ms. Helm is committed to her role in taking action in the abolishment of human trafficking, and aims to help facilitate the healing from human sex trafficking and abuse.

Andrew and Norine Brunson were involved in starting churches, training, aid to refugees, and a house of prayer in Turkey for 23 years until being falsely accused of terrorism in October 2016.  After this Andrew was held for two years in Turkish prisons.  Due to a worldwide prayer movement and significant political pressure from the US government, he was finally sentenced and then dramatically released in October 2018.    Andrew and Norine founded Wavestarters, a ministry to start Kingdom waves as we pursue God’s heart.  Their focus is on: The Muslim world, The Persecuted church, Preparing the next generation to stand in difficult times and Training Leaders.

They have three grown children.