Sherri Crandall is the Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience for MOPS International. She is also a blogger and speaker for women’s events across the country and internationally where she shares her passion for encouraging women to live life to the fullest.

Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries in 1995. Today, NPM consists of seven churches in the Atlanta area and a network of more than 90 churches around the globe that collectively serve nearly 185,000 people weekly. A survey of U.S. pastors in Outreach Magazine identified Andy as one of the ten most influential living pastors in America.

Andy holds an undergraduate degree in journalism from Georgia State University and a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than 20 books, including The New Rules for Love, Sex & Dating; Ask It; How to Be Rich; Deep & Wide; Enemies of the Heart; When Work & Family Collide; Visioneering; Next Generation Leader; and Irresistible. 

Alli Worthington is the author of The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith: A Woman's Guide to Fighting Fear, Wrestling Worry and Overcoming Anxiety and Breaking Busy: Finding Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy, she is the co-founder of the Blissdom Conference, and is a speaker, podcaster, and business coach.

Clay Scroggins is the lead pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, GA. As the campus pastor, Clay provides visionary and directional leadership for all of the local church staff and congregation in Atlanta.

A trusted voice for Christian women, Alexandra Kuykendall speaks on issues of how faith impacts everyday life. She is the Co-founder of The Open Door Sisterhood, a community of women working to be world changers for good right where they are. She co-hosts a podcast and retreat under the same name. Alex has authored four books: Loving My Actual Life, Loving My Actual Christmas, The Artist’s Daughter: A Memoir, and her newest Loving My Actual Neighbor. Alex lives in the shadows of downtown Denver with her husband Derek and their four daughters. You can connect with her at AlexandraKuykendall.com.

Ed Ollie Jr. is a husband and a dad to two daughters and a son. He is the campus pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel-The Cathedral in downtown, Chicago. Over the past 23 years, Ed has developed a passion for inspiring though leaders in the areas of faith, leadership development and reconciliation. He has shared with thousands of people about his passion for helping leaders fulfill their dreams and helping those they lead win.

Dan Ward is the author of The Simplicity Cycle and FIRE: How Fast, Inexpensive, Restrained, and Elegant Methods Ignite Innovation. He served for over 20 years in the US Air Force and holds three engineering degrees. He is a big fan of MOPS and was delighted to attend MOMCON 2016 when his wife Kim received the Heart of Service Award.

Jessica N. Turner is the author of Stretched Too Thin and the Wall Street Journal bestselling book The Fringe Hours. She also is founder of the popular lifestyle blog The Mom Creative. Additionally, she is an award-winning marketing professional, speaker, and freelance writer. She has been featured in numerous media outlets including The Today Show, O Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, and Inc.com. She and her husband, children's book author Matthew Paul Turner, live with their three children in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kathi Lipp is the bestselling author of 17 books including Clutter Free, The Get Yourself Organized Project, The Husband Project, and Overwhelmed. She is the host of Clutter Free Academy the Podcast, runs the Facebook group (9000) Clutter Free Academy, and speaks at conferences across the US.

Meredith is the Executive Director of Integrus Leadership, an organization committed to advancing the Gospel by equipping and encouraging Kingdom leaders. She has been in nonprofit leadership for 16 years, and in 2009, she and her husband started a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth and adults transition out of poverty. True to Life Ministries has impacted thousands of lives and has become a resource for organizations across the country. Meredith is a sought-after speaker and leadership coach, and her new book, IMMOVEABLE: Reflections to Build your Life and Leadership on Solid Ground is now available. Her personal mission is to help people get unstuck personally, professionally, and in their faith journeys. She and her husband, David, have two energetic children, Abigail and Ella. Meredith joyfully survives on coffee and queso.

Craig Smith, Lead Pastor of Mission Hills Church, is passionate about teaching God’s Word in a way that helps everyone become more like Jesus and join Him on His mission in the world. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or have been in church your whole life, you’ll find Craig’s teaching to be clear, engaging, relevant and challenging.

Nicki Koziarz is a two-time best selling author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is a wife to Kris and mom to three girls, Taylor, Hope & Kennedy. Nicki’s family runs a small farm just outside of Charlotte, NC they affectionately call The Fixer Upper Farm.

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and his latest The Power of a Positive Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

Nirup Alphonse is the Pastor of LIFEGATE Church. Located in Denver, Colorado LIFEGATE is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational church reaching people from all over the metro area including a fast growing global audience through their social media presence. Nirup grew up in India for most of his life before moving to Chicago where he went to high school and later studied at Trinity International University. Known for his communication which combines both humor and powerful truths found in God’s Word, Nirup is a sought after speaker for his ability to passionately teach and share the Gospel. He has been married to his wife Hannah for 12 years and together they have three wonderful boys Jai, Elijah and Kai.