Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Queens, NYC. His award-winning book, The Deeply Formed Life, was released in September 2020, followed by his second book, Good and Beautiful and Kind (2022). His most recent book, The Narrow Path, released July 2024. He and his wife, Rosie, have two beautiful children and reside in Long Island, New York.

Ann Voskamp is a Canadian author, speaker, and farmer known for her memoir "One Thousand Gifts" and her focus on gratitude, faith, and the beauty found in everyday life. She has authored multiple New York Times bestsellers, including "The Broken Way" and "WayMaker," and is a passionate advocate for the poor, working with Compassion International.

Brian Brookins serves as the Director of Connection and Care at Church United, a collaborative city movement of churches across South Florida working together to promote healthy leaders, thriving churches, and flourishing cities. With over 35 years of experience, Brian is a seasoned leader who has guided faith-based organizations and communities toward meaningful growth and transformation.

Matt Markins is President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. He has commissioned multiple research projects, co-founded the Child Discipleship Forum and D6 Conference, and co-authored RESILIENT: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church. With over 25 years in children’s ministry, he serves alongside his wife, Katie, in Nashville, where they raise two sons. Matt is also an artist and woodworker who enjoys travel and unhurried mornings.

Lisa Fields is CEO and founder of Jude 3 Project, a leading apologetics ministry equipping the Black community to understand and defend their faith. A respected apologist, speaker, author, and producer, she leads key initiatives including Courageous Conversations, church apologetics curricula, the Why I Don’t Go series, and the Jude 3 Project Podcast. She is author of When Faith Disappoints and upcoming When Heroes Fall (Summer 2026), contributor to multiple apologetics volumes, and producer of the documentaries Unspoken and Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom (PBS). Lisa holds degrees from the University of North Florida and Liberty University, serves on national boards, and helps believers engage faith, culture, and life with clarity.

Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins have been married for 30 years and have eight children and a growing number of grandchildren. They have served at Family Church since Jimmy became the lead pastor in July 2008. Jimmy and Kristin enjoy spending time with family, traveling, watching their kids’ athletic events, and attending their kids’ various fine arts endeavors. They co-authored Full Circle Parenting and are frequent conference speakers on parenting and marriage. The Scroggins are passionate about Family Church’s mission to build families by helping them discover and pursue God’s Design.