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.

As a teenager, Jon veered briefly into the complex world of rock music. This did not suit Jon, mostly because, well, it didn’t pay. At all. Chasing the finer things in life – like a paycheck – Jon graduated from the University of Oklahoma and quickly migrated south, where he started his storied career in advertising. Jon has spent nearly 2 decades…

Ken Cochrum is an Executive Vice President for East-West Ministries. Ken began wholeheartedly following Jesus during his second year as a mechanical engineering student at the University of Texas. After graduation, God led him on staff with a passion to disciple men and build spiritual movements. Ken holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from…

Since 2001, a fusion of theological reflection and best-practice 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 both inside and outside the local church. Nathan currently lives out his calling in the role of President for…

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…

Laura Gardner stepped into her role as President of Joni and Friends in July of 2022. Prior to this appointment, she was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Joni and Friends.  She was responsible for the operations of Accounting and Finance, Development, Data Analytics, Marketing, and Special Events.  She also served as…

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…