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Matthew Stephen Brown is the founding and lead pastor of Sandals Church in Riverside, California. Matt and his wife Tammy started Sandals Church in their Riverside, California living room in 1997. Sandals has 13 campuses – each with a young adult ministry and is thriving! He is also the author of a brand new book – a book called you!

Thrilled to welcome Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, sports enthusiast, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Steve’s passion is to bring Jesus into everything he does. A gifted teacher, Steve spends his days crafting sermons, messages, blog posts, and books to encourage people in their walk with Christ. He describes his work as humbling and vulnerable—a soul-baring process that keeps him dependent, expectant, and grounded in Christ. Steve lives in Phoenix, AZ, with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids.

We love Susie Larson and her husband Kevin! Susie is a talk show host, national speaker, and author of 18 books. Her passion is to see women everywhere awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus. Her latest book is an advent devotional called PREPARE HIM ROOM! 

Josiah Jones is part of the team at Watermark Community Church helping lead the way with the Porch – which is Watermark’s young adult ministry!

Faith Schiller is the young adult pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and a student at Fuller Theological Seminary! 

In this episode of the youngadultstoday podcast, Josiah and Micah Kennealy tackle the frequently asked question of how to bridge both retaining young adults who grew up the church as well as reaching unchurched young adults!

Billy Hallowell is passionate about faith, culture, and storytelling! He’s an accomplished journalist, commentator, and digital TV host who has written over 13,000 articles on faith, culture, and politics. He’s also the author of several books including “Playing With Fire”

Addison Bevere is the author of Saints: Becoming More Than “Christians”— a book that offers fresh perspective on what it means to follow Jesus in what many are calling a post-Christian world. After spending any amount of time with him, you’ll quickly realize that he is madly in love with his wife, Juli, and their four children. For a day job he serves as the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in virtually every country. Addison is also a cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv and the oldest son of authors and speakers, John and Lisa Bevere. To learn more about him visit AddisonBevere.com Sons & Daughters is a global community with ambassadors in more than 40 countries, with a collection of podcasts, studies, and events. This September, they will make their publishing debut with their first book, I AM: Find Your Identity. Claim Your Freedom. Embrace the Adventure

Roger Lane has served as a Pastor, Development Director, Consultant, and Life Coach for over 40 years. He is the author of the book: Funded – a leader’s guide to raising money God’s way!

Rev. Doug Clay is the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God.  Doug Clay was elected chief executive officer of the General Council of the Assemblies of God at the 57th General Council in August, 2017. As general superintendent of the Assemblies of God, USA, part of the largest Pentecostal denomination in the world, he is a member of the denomination’s Executive Leadership Team and Executive Presbytery. The church has nearly 13,000 congregations in the United States with over three million adherents. The U.S. Assemblies of God is part of a larger World Assemblies of God Fellowship with a membership of over 69 million. Prior to his present position, Clay served the church as its general treasurer for nine years. He was superintendent of the Ohio District from 2004-2008, and pastored Calvary Assembly of God in Toledo, Ohio, from 1997-2004. Clay has also served as the Assemblies of God national youth director (1995-1997), Ohio District youth director (1989-1995) and as a youth pastor in Ohio and Iowa. He is a 1985 graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Clay has a passionate love for the local church; he is a church health enthusiast and he effectively equips leaders to grow in their calling. Clay is the author of Ordered Steps and Dreaming in 3D. He and his wife, Gail, have two grown daughters and seven grandchildren.