Abraham Jaquez, Ed.D., was elected President and Chief Executive Officer of the Baptist University of the Americas on July 20th, 2017. He became the 8th president in the 78-year history of the university. Since Dr. Jaquez assumed the Presidency at BUA, the university has experienced significant accomplishments in advancement, financial solvency, and strategic and master…

Dr. Jerry White is president and chairman emeritus of the U.S. Board of Directors of The Navigators, an international Christian organization with over 4,000 staff ministering in 105 countries, working with college students, military personnel, business and professional people, and churches. White has had a 37-year active and reserve duty career with the Air Force.…

Andrea Buczynski serves Cru as a coach and consultant in leader development, following twenty years’ experience as Global Vice President for Leader Development and HR. Experiencing the reality of God’s love and forgiveness as a freshman changed the course of Andrea’s life, resulting in a deep desire to offer that same opportunity of knowing Him…

Vicki VannBerstein is CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU), a $650 million faith-based financial institution headquartered in Glendora, Calif. Vicki and her staff of 93 provide banking and lending services to churches, ministries, Christian schools, Christian-owned small businesses and consumers across the country.

Since 2001, a fusion of theological reflection and best practices has led Nathan to unique opportunities as a catalyst for resource development and organizational health in a variety of Kingdom-minded organizations—both large and small, and inside and outside the local church. Nathan lives out his calling as president of the Youth For Christ Foundation, where…

Michael Wong is the CFO and Chief Operating Officer of Global Christian Relief.  The organization served persecuted Christians around the world. Prior to that he was the CFO of Open Doors USA. In his role there he Leads Finance, Strategy and Operations. His areas of responsibility include: Information Technology, Human Resources, Database Management, Accounting, Finance…

Josh Heidelman is a partner at Castañeda + Heidelman LLP. He brings a breadth of experience to the table, having spent several years in private practice at AmLaw 100 law firms followed by more than five years in the role of General Counsel for a major global nonprofit. This combination brings together the benefits of…

Founder of  Imago Consulting, consultant, speaker, and writer, Dave Raley works with leaders and organizations to help them grow their nonprofit or business. Over two decades, Dave has worked with more than 100 organizations to identify and understand opportunities, develop new strategiess  and launch new products and initiatives. Dave is the co-founder and host of…

Pat McLaughlin founded The Timothy Group in 1990. He has personally assisted more than 1,600 Christian organizations since entering the stewardship arena in 1981. Offering clients a wealth of business-world, pastorate, and mission field experience, Pat specializes in major donor programs, board training, strategic planning, capital and annual campaigns, and marketing and image campaigns. He…

Commissioner Kenneth G. Hodder serves as the National Commander for The Salvation Army in the United States.  A sixth-generation Salvationist, Commissioner Hodder is a graduate of Harvard College (A.B. magna cum laude, 1980) and Harvard Law School (J.D., 1983). In 1986, after several years in the practice of corporate and real estate law, Commissioner Hodder…