youngadults.today

He is the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the OUTCRY worship tour and author of the OUTCRY book. In the first 3 years, the OUTCRY tour has been to 86 cities, and has seen over 900,000 people attend. He has a deep passion for the church and all things creative. He is currently the Pastor of Creative Arts at Living Streams church in Phoenix, AZ. He lives with his wife, Blake, and their three children. He also just released a new book and podcast called: Head In The Clouds!

In 1996, Drew Berryessa surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew’s life and testimony stand in stark contrast to the current cultural narrative about sexual identity, demonstrating instead what Christ can do for a sexually broken life submitted to His Lordship. With the current shifts in ideology regarding sexuality, identity, gender, and God’s transformative power, Drew's ministry, experience, and insight stand as a redemptive voice of truth to the body of Christ. Drew serves as a Teaching and Counseling Pastor at Living Waters Church in Medford, OR. Drew released his first book, Are We There Yet? in 2018.  Of all the roles and titles he carries, his most prized titles are that of husband and father. Drew and his wife Suzanne have been married since 2004 and together they have the joy of raising their three daughters. More information at: www.alivingletter.org 

In response to millennials being labeled noncommittal, lazy, entitled, slacktivists, Grant Skeldon started Initiative Network with the goal to unite and train young leaders to be Christ-loving, city-changing, church-investing, disciple-making local missionaries. Initiative has united and accelerated some of the most diverse and dynamic next gen leaders from across the country to collaboratively transform their cities together. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, Relevant, and The Gospel Coalition. His book on millennials, The Passion Generation has helped thousands of pastors and parents who are trying to reach, raise, and retain the next generation. Grant serves on the board of Catalyst, as well as an associate for Leadership Network and Exponential.

Clynt Reddy is the Connections Director at River Valley Church – a multi-site church with 9 campuses in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s literally one of the most brilliant people and brightest minds I’ve ever met in leadership. Clynt is married to Annie and together they have 3 kids! He stood beside us on our wedding day and is a friend for a lifetime. 

Addison Bevere is a man who appreciates the simple things in life—time spent playing with his four kids, late-night conversations with his wife, interesting words that no one uses, a meaningful day of work, and, of course, a good book. Addison is also the COO of Messenger International, an organization that impacts millions of people in over 150 countries through its various initiatives, he’s the son of John & Lisa Bevere and the cofounder of SonsAndDaughters.tv. To learn more about him, visit AddisonBevere.com.

Rashawn is a minister who writes and a writer who preaches. He’s an evangelist, part-time Army Medical Officer and full-time father, Rashawn Copeland is truly a carrier of Joy and a lover of the Gospel. The Copelands consist of Rashawn, his wife, Denisse, and 3 children. As a blended family, they stand firmly in who God has called them to be and are committed to the heart of The Father. In 2017, the Copeland’s followed the call of God back to Oklahoma City. Rashawn and his wife, Denisse, have founded a Digital Outreach Ministry (Without Walls Ministries) - Rashawn is also currently the host of the “Scriptures and Stories” podcast. And his newest book: Start Where You Are is now available for pre-order!

Today we’re joined by our friend Pastor Jarvis Glanzer  -  Jarvis and his wife Jane are the Lead Pastors and originally were the church planters who launched Watermark Church in Stillwater, Minnesota. We’ve all known each other for years! Jarvis has an amazing vision for the city and community of Stillwater, Minnesota!

Reggie makes his home in Ft. Myers, Florida with his wife Michele and their son Dominic. Reggie’s mission is reaching today’s students. He’s one of the most sought-after public school and event speakers in the United States and the world and has been for more than two decades. From professional athletes and stay-at-home moms to high school students, Reggie relentlessly chases his personal passion around the globe by sharing his own astonishing story of tragedy, redemption, and hope with millions of people each year. An acclaimed saxophonist. Author of “You Can’t Change Your Past, But You Can Change Your Future” and “Just Keep Breathing.”

JASON POWELL IS A PASTOR AT HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA. SPECIFICALLY HE IS THE PASTOR OF EVANGELISM AND ALSO LEADS THE ONLINE CAMPUS WITH PASTOR GREG LAURIE! FROM THE MOMENT OF HIS CONVERSION, JASON HAS BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING, DEFENDING AND TEACHING OTHER CHRISTIANS HOW TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THE GOSPEL. THIS PASSION HAS LED TO JASON BECOMING THE FOUNDER OF TWO EVANGELISM TRAINING WEBSITES: HANDGELISM.COM AND EVANGELISMTIPS.COM

Chris Hogan is a best-selling author, a personal finance expert, and America’s leading voice on retirement, investing, and building wealth. His goal is to help as many people as possible avoid financial traps and set their families up for the future. His book Retire Inspired: It’s Not an Age; It’s a Financial Number is a number one national best seller, and The Chris Hogan Show has millions of downloads. Chris is also a regular contributor to the EntreLeadership Podcast, a top podcast on business and leadership. Along with speaking at events across the country, Chris works with business leaders, professional athletes, and entertainers to help them set goals and navigate their financial futures.