NCS Bergen County

Jordan Whitmer is the founder and CEO of the How to Life Movement, a global Gen Z-led Christian evangelism and missions organization. At just 16 years old, Jordan launched the first youth-led outreach event in his Arkansas hometown—an initiative that has since grown into a movement spanning 29 U.S. states and 11 countries across four continents. Now 27, Jordan continues to mobilize and equip young people to boldly share their faith, empowering them to lead outreach events and foster meaningful conversations about Christ with their peers. Under his leadership, How to Life has become a vibrant network of student-led chapters and events that are transforming communities through the power of peer-to-peer influence and the Gospel. Jordan speaks regularly around the world and collaborates with a global team of emerging leaders. He recently relocated to the New York City area to expand the organization’s impact and continues to be driven by a deep belief in the potential of Gen Z to lead their generation to Jesus.

Ryan Baitzel is a husband, father of 5, follower of Christ, and lead pastor at Emergence Church. Emergence Church was planted as an independent church in December 2011 and in that time has grown to 3 campuses, with 2000 plus weekly attenders across Northern NJ.

Erik is currently in his first year as the 7/8th grade History teacher and Head girl’s basketball coach at Eastern Christian. He previously taught and coached for 27 years in the Bergenfield School district. He has been involved in numerous sports ministries such as Inspire Sports Camp, FCA and Pass the Rock, a non-profit he started 12 years ago. Erik and his wife Susan attend and serve at Bethany Church and have 4 sons.

Jerry Palmieri has 35 years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, including 21 years in the NFL.  He began his career at the University of North Carolina, and then spent time at Oklahoma State, Kansas State, and Boston College.  In 1995, he became the first Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.  After 8 seasons, he served 1 year as an assistant for the New Orleans Saints, and then spent the last 12 years of his career coordinating the Strength & Conditioning for the NY Giants.  During his tenure, the Giants won 2 Super Bowl Championships (42 and 46). Palmieri is a 1980 graduate of Montclair State University.  He received a master’s degree in exercise physiology from North Carolina in 1984. Palmieri was a three-time New Jersey Golden Gloves champion (1976-78) and competed in international competitions as a member of the 1978 and 1979 USA Boxing Teams. Currently, Palmieri volunteers for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes advancing that ministry in North Jersey.  He also speaks on topics of strength & conditioning and his faith, while also conducting workshops on 3 Dimensional Coaching.

Pastor Pat & his wife, Alyssa, met as teenagers and came to faith in Christ in their early 20s. They have been married for 9 years and have two children, Gemma Grace and Jude Patrick. They began attending Bethany Church in 2012 and in 2014 Patrick sensed a calling was on his life from the Lord for pastoral ministry. He came on staff part-time in 2014 at Bethany Church while pursuing his pastoral credentialing through the Assemblies of God. Upon receiving his pastoral licensing, Patrick began pastoring full time in 2017 serving as an associate pastor for 3 years and in 2020 was appointed the Campus Pastor for the Washington Township Campus of Bethany Church.

Raymond H. Harris established one of the country’s largest corporate architectural firms. The firm was ranked as the number two American retail design firm for three years by McGraw Hill Architectural Record Magazine. While leading his firm, he helped establish numerous other businesses, ministry efforts and projects. Using his business acumen, he capitalized educational, medical, manufacturing, and entertainment businesses in the USA and abroad. Being an entrepreneur, he recognized talent in young men and women and became an igniting force for their businesses. Through using capital earned through his architectural practice, he has deployed millions into God’s kingdom in for-profit businesses and ministry efforts throughout the world. Raymond is a Senior Fellow of Entrepreneurship in the Institute of Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University. He is a writer and speaker, having previously published three books Business by Design, The Heart of Business, and The Anatomy of a Successful Firm. Raymond has delivered chapel messages at LeTourneau University, Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), and many lectures and talks at Wheaton College, The Kings College (NYC), Oklahoma University, Dallas Baptist University, DTS Leader Board, ISI, The Navigators, OMF, Elevate USA, Movement Day, Crown Financial Ministries, Kingdom Advisors, New Canaan Society (Manhattan), Redeemer City to City with Tim Keller, among others. As Bill Hendricks of DTS once said, “Raymond is not a professional speaker, but he is a very effective one.” Raymond has been an executive producer, founding partner and chairman of the board for Erwin Brothers Entertainment which has now become the largest faith-based movie producer. Movies include, I Can Only Imagine, American Underdog, Jesus Revolution, Moms Night Out, Woodlawn, I Still Believe, and October Baby. He is an executive producer for Getty Music on the Evensong album. Raymond sits on the board of the Come and See Foundation which owns the rights to the sensational series The Chosen. Although Raymond has never been in vocational ministry, he has endeavored to build God’s kingdom through business and unique ministry projects. The insights through his forty years of experience in business has helped many so far, including the men that he mentors and the thousands that have heard him speak and have read his books. Most of the ministries and businesses that Raymond helped start have said “we could not have done this or we would not be here without Raymond’s help.”

Jeff Harmon is a leadership coach, speaker, and the founder of My Impossible, a nonprofit born out of his decision to climb Mount Kilimanjaro after being diagnosed with a progressive neurological disease that eventually put him in a wheelchair. In 2025, with the help of an extraordinary team, Jeff reached the summit of Africa’s highest peak. But the mountain wasn’t the real story. Along the way, Jeff discovered how much of his life—and leadership—had been driven by control, performance, and proving his strength. The climb exposed something deeper: that real resilience isn’t about trying harder, but about learning to trust God in the places where our strength runs out. Jeff now speaks to leaders, teams, and communities about resilience, faith, and the courage to face the hard things in life honestly. He lives in New Jersey with his wife Sandy and their two daughters.

Mark Whitacre has been engaged with the faith at work movement the past twenty years. Mark is Vice President of Culture & Care and Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. and Mark has worked with Coca-Cola Consolidated since 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated is a faith-based, publicly traded (NASDAQ) company with an official purpose statement “To honor God in all we do, by serving others, pursuing excellence, and growing profitably”. Mark had served as National Director and then COO of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) from 2013 to 2019. Mark was the COO and Chief Science Officer from 2006 to 2013 at Cypress Systems, Inc., a California faith-based biotechnology company where Mark still serves on Cypress’ advisory council. After completing his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Ohio State University, Mark earned his Ph.D. degree at Cornell University in biochemistry. He worked as an executive for some Fortune 500 companies, including Ralston Purina (now Nestle), Degussa (now Evonik), and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM). He was recruited at ADM when he was 32 as the President of the Biotech Division and Corporate Vice President of ADM. Mark has extensive international business experience, having lived in Germany for four years working for Evonik at their world headquarters in Frankfurt. Mark and his wife Ginger have been married for 46 years and have three adult children.

Kaz is a Senior Project Manager at Lord Abbett, an independent, privately held global asset manager. He came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1984 and has been actively involved in ministry ever since, beginning with youth outreach and discipleship during his high school years. His spiritual foundation was shaped through Bible conferences at Greenwood Hills in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. Kaz currently serves as one of three Elders at Grace Gospel Chapel in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he is privileged to shepherd God’s people. He is married to his wife, Rosie, and together they have two grown children, Cassie and Philip.

Chris McPadden is a retired Major General in the United States Army, having served for 35 years. He currently serves as CEO and President of Drive Forward, a consultancy focused on strategic planning, organizational development and leadership training. He previously served as a Co-President of the Grace and Mercy Foundation. As a retired Major General in the United States Army, McPadden's' past roles have included: Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy; Deputy Director of Joint Strategic Planning; Director of Concept Development and Learning; and Director of Future Plans in Afghanistan. Throughout his 35 years of active military service, Chris has mentored cadets and officers, developing the next generation of leaders in service to our country. He previously served as Chief of Operational War Plans at U.S. Central Command. He began his military career in the 3-505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. McPadden’s other command and staff positions include Assistant S3 and Long Range Surveillance Detachment Commander, 1st Infantry Division; Assistant Chief of Division Plans, Battalion S3 and Commander for 1-27 Infantry, 25th Infantry Division; G3 Strategic Plans, U.S. Army Pacific; Strategy, Plans and Policy Officer (FA 59); and Deputy Chief of Operational War Plans, U.S. Central Command. Chris received B.S. in American Studies from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a M.A. in History from Brown University, a Master of Military Art and Science (M.M.A.S) from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the Army War College. His military education includes Airborne School, Ranger School, Infantry Officer Basic School and the School of Advanced Military Studies. Chris is married to Linda, and they have two children: Jeremiah, who recently graduated from Wheaton College, and Mayla, who is a junior at Liberty University. He enjoys playing saxophone, chess, fishing, water sports, skiing, kit cars, weight lifting, and strategic investing.

Ray left his career as a program manager within the pharmaceutical industry to pursue God’s calling to bring healing and freedom to people experiencing inner turmoil. He and his wife Maureen are Certified Professional Coaches (CPC) and Assembly of God ministers. As the founders of Radiant Leadership Group, they design courses and workshops to lead the anxious and weary into peace and purpose. Ray and Maureen co-authored their powerful book Uproot Anxiety – How to Remove the Root Causes of Your Anxiety and Cultivate a Life of Peace.

For twenty years, Bill Paige was a policeman and detective in and around New York City. He served fourteen years as the associate chaplain at Children’s Village, where he worked with emotionally disturbed boys in the city. He has also served 10 years in senior leadership of Young Life. He is a certified trainer for “Therapeutic Crisis Intervention” involved in areas of emotional and behavioral issues among young people. Paige now serves as Special Assistant to the President of Young Life. An ordained minister, Paige speaks frequently at chapel services for National Football League (NFL) teams, including two opportunities to speak at the NFL Pro Bowl.

Chaplain (Colonel) Dave Bowlus, born in Toledo, Ohio, was commissioned in the U.S. Army in May 1993 as an Armor Officer from the United States Military Academy. He went on to serve as a Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Battalion S-4 and Battalion S-1 in assignments at Fort Carson, CO, Camp Casey, Republic of Korea, and Fort Knox, NY. In 1998, Chaplain Bowlus resigned from active-duty service to attend seminary at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. Returning to active duty in 2002, Chaplain Bowlus served as the chaplain for 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, HAAF, GA; Chaplain Recruiter, Fort Meade, MD; Regimental Chaplain 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Moore, GA; Instructor at the US Army Religious Leader Academy, Fort Jackson, SC; United States Office of Military Support, Fort Belvoir, VA; Division Chaplain for the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY; Senior Mission Command Chaplain of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Chaplain (MSCoE), Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Command Chaplain Eighth US Army and United States Forces Korea (USFK), Camp Humphreys, South Korea; Command Chaplain of United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Liberty, NC; and Command Chaplain for US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), Fort Liberty, NC. He currently serves as the USMA Chaplain at West Point, NY. CH Bowlus’ military schools include the Armor Officers Basic Course, Chaplain Officer Basic Course, Chaplain Captain Career Course, the Command and General Staff College, Jumpmaster School and the Dismounted Armor Scout Course. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2), Meritorious Service Medal (7), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7), and Army Achievement Medal (5). He has earned the Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Combat Action Badge, Instructor Badge, and Gold Badge recruiting award. He has a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy, a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary, a Master of International Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Alliance Theological Seminary. Dave and his wife, Meridee, have been married for thirty-one years and have two children, Andrew (26) and Savannah (20).

Ray Milazzo is a long time member of the NCS family going back to the Indian Trails days.In his 45th year as a practicing Chiropractor, Dr.Ray has been able to share his faith in a quiet way with many thousands of patients. He also has been to give many presentations to groups on many matters regarding physical, mental and spiritual health. Dr. Ray will share his life story of how he's been a follower of Jesus since the age of 7, and how faithful the Lord has been during ups and downs of his 68 years! Ray was an Elder at West Side Presbyterian Church which he attended for 30 years and now attends Cornerstone Christian Church, where he teaches Sunday School. Ray is a father to four girls, and grandfather to two granddaughters. Ray has a couple of relatives very close to the NCS family, including his brother Barry, and his nephew Kurt Schwarz. He looks forward to sharing with this group, which has meant so much to him.

Dave Szott spent 35 years in the National Football League, beginning in 1990 with the Kansas City Chiefs and ending with the NY Jets in 2025. A graduate of Penn State, Szott started 171-of-177 games over 14 seasons with Kansas City (1990-2000), Washington (2001) and the Jets (2002-03), earning consensus All-Pro and All-Madden recognition in1997 and received the Ed Block Coverage Award twice, once with Kansas City and again with the Jets. Following his retirement as a player, Dave spent the following 17 years as the assistant offensive line coach (2004-05), team chaplain (2006-07) and his most current as director, player development. As director, player development, Szott oversaw a number of NFL programs, including Players Assistance, Continuing Education, Financial Education and Career Development. Working with Bryce Bevill, the player development department also looks to set up every Jets player up for success before, during and after the player’s football career, providing resources to grow, both personally and professionally throughout their player experience, along with transition training for NFL rookies. Dave’s accolades continued after his playing career was over.  Szott was a key figure in the smooth transition and relocation of the entire Jets organization to the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Summer 2008.  He was awarded the Player Development Award in the area of Player Assistance that year - the first rookie player development director to be so honored. Szott was also awarded the 2009 Player Assistance Award. In addition, Dave was given the 2014 Most Valuable Player Award by the Executive Board of the Phil Simms New Jersey All-Star Football Classic, which is given to NFL players that had great careers and continue to promote football at the youth, high school, college and professional levels. Outside of his career Dave is active in helping those with special needs.  While in Kansas City, Szott and his wife, Andrea, started Szott for Tots, a foundation who’s mission is to bring awareness to the special needs community. Szott is on the Board of Directors for the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a school and medical center for special needs children and adults located in Peapack, NJ.  Andrea Szott, Dave’s wife, now serves on the Matheny Development Committee, as well as the Matheny Parent Advisory Committee. Szott also serves as special advisor and coach of the Morristown Wildcats Football Club, where he is consulted on coach and player code of conduct guidelines.  He also helped establish a playbook, practice plans and coaching clinics for the football club coaches. Within the past year, Dave and his partner founded an organization entitled Alpha International Outfitters.  He and his partner host hunters and non-hunters in Spain, providing “once in a life-time” experiences, either hunting big game and/or touring traditional sites and cities. Originally a native of Clifton, NJ, Szott and Andrea, along with their sons, Shane and Joshua, reside in Morristown, NJ.

Preston Poore is a dedicated corporate leader with a storied history at The Coca-Cola Company and further expertise honed at The Hershey Company, Ralston Purina, Dale Carnegie Training, and AmSouth Bank. As the founder of Preston Poore & Associates, LLC, and a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach, he seamlessly blends leadership excellence with Christian principles to empower leaders and organizations. His tailored coaching, speaking engagements, and leadership training are designed to inspire ethical leadership and elevate influence in the workplace and community. As a Colson Fellow, Preston is equipped with an understanding of a biblical worldview to be a redemptive influence in the marketplace and beyond. As a board member of Christ Led Communities, he champions the development of men into passionate Christ-followers within small, collaborative groups. He is also the author of the acclaimed “Discipled Leader” and “21 Days to Sound Decision Making,” using his platform to mentor individuals in effective leadership and decision-making. In the defense sector, he shapes the future as a minority shareholder and board member of Numerica Corporation. Preston’s academic foundations include an MBA from Samford University and a BS in Management from Colorado State University. Preston and his wife live in the Metro Atlanta Area, where they live out a commitment to service and leadership in every aspect of their lives. Learn more at prestonpoore.com.

Major Kornelis “Korky” Vander Ploeg (Retired), enlisted in the New Jersey State Police in December of 1977. During his tenure with the NJSP he was assigned first as a road duty uniformed trooper serving in the rural communities of Sussex County, and then later served in a highway patrol capacity on both the busy interstate highways that connected into and out of New York City as well as toll road duty on the Garden State Parkway. Later in his career he served in the Executive Protection Bureau, providing security for three different Governors: Thomas H. Kean, James Florio and Christine Todd Whitman. After the 9-11 terrorist attacks, he was assigned to supervise the NJSP support team that assisted the Port Authority police with security at Newark/Liberty International Airport, the George Washington Bridge, and the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels. He finished his 27+ year career with the NJSP in the Administration Section rising to the rank of Major and was part of the NJSP Command Staff from where he retired in July of 2005. After his retirement, Vander Ploeg entered the corporate world, going to work for Prudential Financial where he provided security to the Chairman and CEO. He retired from Prudential as Executive Security Director in April of 2020 and continues living in northern New Jersey with his wife of 46 years. He and his wife attend Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church in Wyckoff, N.J. where he has served as a deacon and elder and is currently part of the worship team. A graduate of Eastern Christian High School, Korky holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Rockland Community College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from William Paterson University.

Prior to launching his “Speaking on Joy and Happiness” venture, Geoff was the co-founder of eMarketer, a New York-based company providing data, analysis and insights on all aspects of digital marketing and ecommerce on a global scale. In serving his various roles at eMarketer for over two decades, Geoff quickly became sought-after as a dynamic motivational speaker within the digital marketing industry. Geoff is also co-author of a book, Digital Impact: The Two Secrets to Online Marketing Success (Wiley & Co.) In his former careers, he was an advertising executive for over 15 years working in New York ad agencies, as well as a professional magician performing close-up and stage magic. Geoff was not raised on religion growing up, but after having an existential crisis in his mid-twenties, he found Christ and began his spiritual journey which has led him to where he is today. Geoff lives in Allendale with his wife Kim and they have four children.

Chip Skowron’s life has spanned the heights of professional success, the depths of personal failure, and the redemptive power of a transformed heart. A physician-scientist by training, with both an M.D. and Ph.D. from Yale and surgical training at Harvard, Chip went on to a prominent career in finance as a hedge fund manager. It was at the height of his success when, in a moment, the trajectory of his life permanently changed. An investigation into a suspicious trade led to a criminal indictment and a public fall from grace. In that season of complete isolation and humiliation, Chip found the New Canaan Society. Their embrace of his broken life and extraordinary, intentional friendship began to radically reshape his heart. Sentenced to five years in federal prison, Chip discovered the power of belonging to an authentic community, a power that penetrated those walls and transformed him. Since his release, he founded NCS-Inside and led organizations devoted to second chances and restorative community. Notably as a CEO of the Prison Entrepreneurship Program and serving on the Board of Directors of Prison Fellowship. Today, Skowron carries the authority of one who has lived both sides of loss and restoration, faith and failure, and who holds an unwavering belief in the power of a loving community to set people free. Chip lives with his wife in Greenwich, Connecticut with their two dogs and has four adult children. He attends Trinity Church in Greenwich, Connecticut and is an active member of the men’s Bible Study and local prison ministry.

Dan is married to his best friend Michelle Lazor. Together they have nine children: Isabelle, Danny, Manny, Nora, Karina, Lucy, Judah, and twins Addie and Andy. The Lazor family’s most meaningful experience was spending nine years serving with an International Christian School in Seoul, South Korea – an experience that has shaped Dan’s and his family’s outlook on many aspects of life and faith. Dan is originally from Scranton, PA, but to answer your question, no, he never worked at Dunder Mifflin. He is a huge sports fan, having played on athletic teams from the age of 5 through 19, and enjoys running now. His favorite teams are the ones his kids are playing on (and of course, EC!). The Lazors attend Emergence Church. Currently Dr. Lazor serves as the principal of Eastern Christian middle school in Wyckoff New Jersey.

Mike Latona is a Vice President and Account Manager in the Global Wealth Management team at PIMCO, a global asset management firm. He advises financial professionals across New Jersey, educating them on PIMCO’s economic outlook and portfolio construction ideas. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2010, he worked as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. He has 27 years of investment experience and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Ramapo College of New Jersey and is a Certified Financial Planning professional. Mike is a loving husband to his wife Rose, father to Sarena, James and Sofia and grandfather to Roman. He is also a lay pastor at Bridgepoint church in Midland Park.

Pastor Anthony Fleming was born and raised Aussie, has a passion for God, people, and life. From the young age of 19, Anthony believed he was called to preach the word of God. He earned a tennis scholarship to Liberty University and represented the school during college while earning a Bachelor of Business of Science in Business Marketing. It was here that he also met his beautiful wife Miriam. They have 3 beautiful children and together they founded and currently serve as the Senior Pastors of Church Alive in northern New Jersey. From a basement with 8 people at the start of the church, Church Alive has grown to over 1300 people in attendance, and is known for its passion for God, love for people, and generosity in the community. Wanting to practically equip people to have a fresh, real, and powerful walk with God, in 2018, Anthony launched Transform. Through a dedicated focus to develop men, he continually sees to it that men find genuine faith and continue to get unstuck and flourish in all areas of life. What started as a men’s group at Church Alive grew in 2021, when Anthony Fleming released his first book, Transform. He is now the President of Transform the Movement and continues to coach leaders throughout the nation and empower men to rise up and transform their lives.

Lyman Good – UFC Fighter, Champion, and Founder of Good Theory Lyman Good, known in the fighting world as the “American Cyborg,” is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in Bellator and the UFC, holding titles such as Bellator Welterweight Champion and CFFC Welterweight Champion. Raised in East Harlem by his mother alongside two sisters, Lyman’s early years were marked by hardship and the absence of a father figure. His mother encouraged him into martial arts as a way to channel his energy, and under the guidance of his mentor, Shihan Schulmann, Lyman not only found discipline but also a purpose greater than himself—serving and mentoring others. With over a decade of teaching experience, he is committed to helping people grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. In the gym, he brings intensity and high expectations, but always with a sense of trust and camaraderie. Outside the octagon, he founded the Good Theory movement, where he speaks vulnerably about his own battles with depression, loss, and the darkness he faced. Out of those struggles came a calling: to encourage others toward resilience, self-awareness, and hope. Today, Lyman continues to fight professionally while also investing in people as a teacher, coach, and mentor. His story points to the reality that even out of hardship and brokenness, God can bring redemption and use our lives to strengthen others.

William “Bill” Parker is an experienced CEO and board member whose leadership is shaped by both his military service and deep faith. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy and serving six years in the Navy, Bill joined CACI International (NYSE: CACI), where he rose to Executive Vice President, overseeing business development and strategy. Driven by a desire to integrate faith and business, he left CACI to become CEO of Crosswalk.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMEN). Under his leadership, Crosswalk created the first Christian lifestyle web platform and was ranked by Nielsen NetRatings as one of the world’s most highly trafficked websites. Bill went on to guide transformative strategies for multiple organizations, serving as President of Parker Strategic, LLC; President of Kforce Government Solutions; President of Karta Technologies; COO of NCI, Inc.; COO of Salient Federal Solutions; and CEO of MCR. He continues to advise companies as a board member, while also serving in his church as a Bible teacher, elder, and mentor. His new book, Business After God’s Heart, draws on more than 20 years of reflection on the Psalms of David. In it, Bill shares how these scriptures shaped his leadership through seasons of success, failure, and trial, challenging business leaders to pursue God’s heart as David did. Bill’s talk will explore Psalm 27, where David, under the stress of leading a nation, identifies the “One Thing” his heart longed for. This foundational principle from David’s life offers timeless guidance for today’s business leaders.

For the last 50 years, David Bryant has helped millions of Christians worldwide explore and experience the wonders of the supremacy of God’s Son. Formerly a pastor, minister-at-large with the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, president of Concerts of Prayer International (COPI), and chairman of America’s National Prayer Committee, today David provides leadership to Proclaim Hope! and ChristNow.com, which have the mission of fostering and serving a nationwide Christ awakening movement. For decades, David played a widely visible role in the emergence of an unprecedented, worldwide prayer movement by building on citywide mass prayer rallies; organizing national and international conferences; creating training videos, seminars, and manuals; developing leadership coalitions; mentoring younger leaders; and sharing his message through books, radio, television, and podcasts. David and his wife Robyne live in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and are the parents of three grown children, all adopted as infants from India.

Daniel Trolaro, MS in Psychology, is the Managing Director of Education and Fair Play for C360, a global sports betting and integrity monitoring company. Dan has worked with stakeholders in over 35 states and has delivered hundreds of workshops, trainings, and keynote presentations around the county centered on prevention, education, and emerging trends in the world of sports betting, gaming and internet gambling. Having started his journey of recovery from gambling addiction on Feb. 11, 2010, Dan has shared his story on the YouTube Channel, Soft White Underbelly by Mark Laila and co-hosts a 30 minute podcast and weekly radio show across the country called, "Hello My Name Is Craig" with fellow gambler in recovery and morning National TV host on Fox Sports, Craig Carton. Dan lives in Parsippany and has 3 children with his ex-wife.

Robert Skead is a Mayflower descendant and a Son of the American Revolution. He is also the author of several popular secular and Christian children’s books. Known for stories that whisk young readers away on thrilling adventures, Skead crafts tales that resonate with readers of all ages, celebrating a love of history, sports and personal quests. Rob’s storytelling especially shines through his American Revolutionary War Adventure series that he co-wrote with his father (making them his favorite stories). The stories are designed to nurture patriotism and inspire readers to do great things. Beyond his scope as a writer, Rob is also a dedicated advocate for literacy and the importance of fostering a love for reading at a young age. Through his school visits, workshops and speaking engagements, he shares his passion for storytelling with students, inspiring them to discover their own talents for a fulfilled life. Through these events, he speaks to more than 5,000 students per year. Additionally, for 23 years, Rob served as an affiliate and part-time staff member with Athletes in Action, ten of those years as team chaplain for the players on the New York Red Bulls (Major League Soccer). In this role, he delivered weekly chapel messages, led Bible studies and organized outreaches for the players to use their platform as professional athletes to be positive role models to youth in our communities. Rob received his MA in Communications (Media Management & Film Production) from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. He is married to Susan and has three young adult children of his own and three bonus children as well. For more information, visit www.robertskead.com.

Hard work and serving others are no stranger to John, growing up in West Milford, NJ. His father instilled a passion for meeting needs in the community at a young age, waking him up every Saturday morning to do community service projects since he was 11 years old. After 6 years of flipping houses, 12 years serving as a youth pastor at Cornerstone Christian Church, and graduating college with an organizational management degree, John transitioned to a part-time pastoral role in order to step into a full-time position as Executive Director of Servant’s Heart Ministry. Since then, John’s been living out his passion for working with his hands, loving people, and seeing lives changed through the gospel. On his off hours you can find him ATVing or hiking with his wife, Tara, and four boys, Colby, Shane, Hunter, and Chase, or working on one of his many projects in his basement workshop.

Jordan Whitmer is the founder and CEO of the How to Life Movement, a global Gen Z-led Christian evangelism and missions organization. At just 16 years old, Jordan launched the first youth-led outreach event in his Arkansas hometown—an initiative that has since grown into a movement spanning 29 U.S. states and 11 countries across four continents. Now 26, Jordan continues to mobilize and equip young people to boldly share their faith, empowering them to lead outreach events and foster meaningful conversations about Christ with their peers. Under his leadership, How to Life has become a vibrant network of student-led chapters and events that are transforming communities through the power of peer-to-peer influence and the Gospel. Jordan speaks regularly around the world and collaborates with a global team of emerging leaders. He recently relocated to the New York City area to expand the organization’s impact and continues to be driven by a deep belief in the potential of Gen Z to lead their generation to Jesus.

Kelvin J. Cochran serves as senior fellow and vice president at Alliance Defending Freedom. In this role, he oversees the spiritual care of ADF team members, speaks at ADF events and conferences, and assists the ADF Church and Ministry Alliance by expanding alliances with pastors and minority faith communities. Cochran dedicated over 30 years of his life to fighting fires and protecting the communities in which he’s lived and worked. After being born into extreme poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana, he worked his way up the ranks and became Shreveport’s fire chief in 1999, where he served until he was appointed fire chief for the city of Atlanta, Georgia in 2008. His exemplary service record drew the attention of President Obama, who appointed Cochran as the administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration in 2009, the highest office in the profession. He then resumed his post as Atlanta Fire Chief in 2010. After the city of Atlanta terminated Cochran’s employment because of his Christian faith and beliefs, ADF represented him in a federal lawsuit. A federal court ruled the city of Atlanta discriminated against Cochran’s religious views and violated his First Amendment rights, and the city of Atlanta agreed to a favorable settlement. Prior to his role at ADF, Cochran served as chief operating officer of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. He received his doctorate of education in interdisciplinary leadership from Creighton University and is the author of two books, a sought-after public speaker, and an advocate for religious liberty and unity of the body of Christ.

Faith-Driven Builder | CRE Leader | Men’s Mentor Waikiki "Kiki" Paulino blends 25+ years of commercial real estate leadership with a lifelong mission to strengthen men and communities through faith, mentorship, and healing. As Founder and CEO of CRE Construction Partners, Kiki has overseen $2.5 billion+ in projects and more than 3.5 million square feet of commercial development for family offices, institutions, and private investors across the U.S. He is a certified marketplace chaplain with Corporate Chaplains of America and a credentialed biblical counselor through the American Association of Christian Counselors. He also holds certifications in Mental Health and Behavioral Coaching, and serves as a coach and chaplain for at-risk youth and young adult men at True Warriors Boxing Club in Paterson, NJ. Kiki’s passion for helping men face real-life battles led him to launch Kings in Christ, a 501(c)(3) men’s movement dedicated to healing, accountability, and growth. His journey with New Canaan Society (NCS) began in 2008 at the NYC chapter, a fellowship that deeply shaped his spiritual walk and leadership mission. Today, he partners with NCS Bergen County, helping draw men out of isolation and into meaningful community across North Jersey. With degrees in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Kiki has contributed to transformative projects including the Baccarat Hotel, Flatiron Building, Waldorf Astoria Renovation, and the SEC Headquarters. A devoted husband and father, Kiki is committed to building strong men, strong families, and lasting legacy—all by the grace of God.

Travis ("Pronk") Hafner played in Major League Baseball as a designated hitter and first baseman for 12 seasons. A left-handed hitter, Hafner played for the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees. His nickname, "Pronk", was given to him by former teammate Bill Selby during spring training of 2003 when people sometimes referred to him as "The Project" and other times "Donkey" for the way he looked when running the bases. With Don Mattingly he shares the MLB-record for grand slams in one season (6). Pronk was born in Jamestown, ND in 1977 and attended a small high school which did not have a baseball program. He was valedictorian of his high school class of eight students. He was drafted by the Rangers in the 31st round of the 1996 draft. In the winter of 2002, the Rangers traded Hafner to the Indians. Hafner had a breakout offensive season in 2004; as the primary DH in the Indians' line-up, he finished the season in the top ten in the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, doubles, extra base hits, RBIs and batting average. In 2006, Hafner hit home runs in six straight games from September 18–24, the second longest such streak in Cleveland history. After the season, the Cleveland chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America named him Indians Man of the Year and he finished fifth in the AL MVP voting. On February 1, 2013, Hafner signed with the Yankees. Despite batting 318 in April, Hafner faltered later in the season and suffered rotator cuff inflammation. Travis and his wife, Amy, have three sons and reside in Tampa, FL. He currently serves the Cleveland Indians as a special assistant.

Bob is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, bringing over 40 years of investment experience to guide the investment process and serves as large cap US portfolio manager. Bob is a regular guest on multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. He has served in senior roles at Nuveen, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Oppenheimer Funds. Bob serves as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards among which include Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, The Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Cannan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship. Bob and his wife Leslie reside in Princeton, New Jersey and have three children and one grandchild.

As a result of The Lord’s continuous Favor, Steve Wolf has been fortunate to experience a track record of demonstrated, continual business success within large and small organizations in the marketing research and consulting space. Over the years, The Lord enabled Steve to excel in simultaneous, multiple roles (in the US and globally), creating/implementing vision and strategy, attracting/retaining/leading world-class talent - creating powerful teams, resulting in dynamic, sustained, and profitable growth for the businesses themselves and clients which included many of the Fortune 100 companies. He has revitalized several failing businesses, written articles and spoken at local and global conferences. On a more personal level, over the past four decades, Steve has: Co-led and mentored men in areas of character enhancement, integrity, and accountability Along with his wife Lynda, have helped young people identify their life purpose, deepen their relationship with The Lord, and learn principles upon which to base their lives Later coached some of these same individuals to discover and utilize their personal treasure trove of talent and gifts He and his wife also counsel couples in regard to biblical marriage principles Led myriad church ministries, including currently leading one of the Bethany Church Prayer Teams, teaching Youth Bible Study, mentoring men on Saturday mornings, and leading the DivorceCare Ministry As a temporary, part-time CEO for Crossroads Business Services in 2014, Steve and the Impact Paterson team helped individuals in need of a second chance, find employment. This initiative currently works with select Ministry Partners, to mentor and provide loans to individuals who need assistance "getting back on their feet" and securing better-paying jobs. He co-leads monthly meetings with these men Been on the ground in 47 countries to mentor business associates and/or for missions purposes Committed time and resources to organizations and outreaches like New Canaan Society (NCS), where he is a board member of the Bergen County Chapter and the Prayer Captain for the Paterson Chapter, where he shares personal devotions and leads prayer every Monday Presented on numerous occasions, to these and other NJ NCS chapters on the topics of disruptive discipleship, forgiveness, God’s faithfulness, obedience, and more Guest lectured at Rutgers Business School, Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, and at Michigan State University. He was also a Faculty and Client Advisor for the Masters of Marketing Research program at Eli Broad In 2014 he created Wisdom, Insight and Mojo (www.wisdominsightmojo.com) which conducts marketing research, consulting, executive coaching and career coaching. Steve has a ministry certification from Global University and is recognized by Bethany Church as a Commissioned Minister of the gospel. Steve and his wife Lynda have a blended family with four grown children, their spouses, one delightful grandson and a beautiful, sassy granddaughter.

Ron Walborn, 2025 Dr. Ron Walborn is the Executive Director of Urban Initiatives for Asbury Theological Seminary in New York City. Previously, Ron served as a Professor of Pastoral Theology, Vice President and Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary and Nyack College (Alliance University) in New York City and San Juan Puerto Rico for 24 years. He has a B.A. in History from Nyack College, an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Walborn has planted and pastored churches in Connecticut and California. He has authored one book and numerous articles and chapters for other publications. He has lectured and spoken at churches, conferences and other events both nationally and internationally. Dr. Walborn was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania in a ministry focused family. Ron and his wife, Dr. Wanda Walborn have been married for over 40 years and have four married adult children and six beautiful grandchildren with number 7 arriving in June 2025.

Hector currently serves as the Youth Pastor at the Montclair campus of Christ Church, where he leads and mentors the next generation of young people in their faith journey. His passion for youth ministry is driven by a commitment to fostering a dynamic spiritual environment where teens can grow in faith, resilience, and confidence. In addition to his ministry work, Hector is the 2024 World Master IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Champion and a former undefeated two-time MMA champion, achievements that showcase his discipline, perseverance, and leadership. His athletic background has shaped his approach to both ministry and personal growth, embodying a mindset of excellence and determination. Hector is also a devoted husband and father, drawing inspiration from his family as he leads and mentors the next generation.

Sean Isaacs is a business strategist, marketing expert, and biblical teacher with over 30 years of experience helping Christian leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs apply God’s wisdom to self, wealth, and relationships. A former pastor with 25+ years in ministry, he has worked with over 750 entrepreneurs, equipping them to multiply their time, increase their market value, and grow their income exponentially—all through timeless biblical principles. As the author of Proverbs 12X – The Devotional: A 120-Day Journey through 12 Major Themes to Unlock God’s Wisdom for Self, Wealth, and Relationships, Sean teaches kingdom-minded professionals how to build lasting success God’s way. His Proverbs 12X framework, Your Questions Answered live sessions, and Create Your Own Economy Now method are transforming the way Christian leaders approach business, influence, and financial growth. Whether coaching entrepreneurs, training marketplace leaders, or speaking to audiences worldwide, Sean delivers practical, no-nonsense wisdom that leads to real results.

Tom Campisi has served as the publisher of the Tri-State Voice for the last 30 years. In that time, the Voice has been recognized as the leading Christian newspaper in Metro New York and has won several national awards. He also serves as the Director of Communications for Movement.org, a NYC-based organization that catalyzes Christian leaders to spiritually and socially impact key cities around the globe. In the last two years, Tom has co-written a series of one-year devotionals for BetterMan.com and Care Net, a network of 1,200 pregnancy centers in the United States. An alumnus of The College of New Jersey, he resides in Oakland, NJ with his wife of 31 years, Christen. The couple are the parents of two adult children, Victoria and Matthew.

For twenty years, Bill Paige was a policeman and detective in and around New York City. He served fourteen years as the associate chaplain at Children’s Village, where he worked with emotionally disturbed boys in the city. He has also served 10 years in senior leadership of Young Life. He is a certified trainer for “Therapeutic Crisis Intervention” involved in areas of emotional and behavioral issues among young people. Paige now serves as Special Assistant to the President of Young Life. An ordained minister, Paige speaks frequently at chapel services for National Football League (NFL) teams, including two opportunities to speak at the NFL Pro Bowl.

Chris McPadden is a retired Major General in the United States Army, having served for 35 years. He currently serves as CEO and President of Drive Forward, a consultancy focused on strategic planning, organizational development and leadership training. He previously served as a Co-President of the Grace and Mercy Foundation. As a retired Major General in the United States Army, McPadden’s’ past roles have included: Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy; Deputy Director of Joint Strategic Planning; Director of Concept Development and Learning; and Director of Future Plans in Afghanistan. Throughout his 35 years of active military service, Chris has mentored cadets and officers, developing the next generation of leaders in service to our country.He previously served as Chief of Operational War Plans at U.S. Central Command. He began his military career in the 3-505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. McPadden’s other command and staff positions include Assistant S3 and Long Range Surveillance Detachment Commander, 1st Infantry Division; Assistant Chief of Division Plans, Battalion S3 and Commander for 1-27 Infantry, 25th Infantry Division; G3 Strategic Plans, U.S. Army Pacific; Strategy, Plans and Policy Officer (FA 59); and Deputy Chief of Operational War Plans, U.S. Central Command. Chris received B.S. in American Studies from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a M.A. in History from Brown University, a Master of Military Art and Science (M.M.A.S) from the School of Advanced Military Studies, and a M.S. in National Security Strategy from the Army War College. His military education includes Airborne School, Ranger School, Infantry Officer Basic School and the School of Advanced Military Studies. Chris is married to Linda, and they have two children: Jeremiah, who recently graduated from Wheaton College, and Mayla, who is a sophomore at Liberty University. He enjoys playing saxophone, chess, fishing, water sports, skiing, kit cars, weight lifting, and strategic investing.

During the week, Dave Lyman works as an engineer and owns his own business. But a few years ago he sensed a call from God that culminated in his ordination as part-time Associate Preaching Pastor at Covenant Christian Reformed Church in North Haledon. Perhaps this call grew out of Dave's 35 years of involvement in leadership of various men’s ministries including a weekly men’s Bible study in Midland Park and NCS Bergen County. Today, Dave preaches regularly at local churches and men's ministries; his website has reached over 60,000 people from over 110 countries around the world!

Dr. Garcia holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling and is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor with the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). He is also a Presidential Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and an Ordained Minister. Dr. Garcia has been contracted by the U.S. Department of Human Services to train practitioners in the social-work space. He has also served as a Chaplain for NBA and NFL players; both current and retired. Dr. Garcia has authored 3 books and featured in FOX News’, “Beyond the Dream” segment and TBN New York City. He and his wife Deborah currently have a private practice where they provide different types of therapy including Christian Counseling, Temperament Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Pre-Marriage Counseling using SYMBIS. They have 2 adult children: Jordan and Hannah, 1 grandchild, and reside in NJ.

Jim Bushoven served on the pastoral staff of Hawthorne Gospel Church for 10 years playing a number of roles from Young Adults to Outreach to Executive Pastor. He was then the Lead Pastor at Rockpoint Community Church for the past 6 ½ years. He has recently joined the staff of New Hope Community Ministries as the Director of Development. Jim’s mission throughout his years of ministry has been to build unity amongst the churches and to be a catalyst of mercy in Jesus’ name outside the walls of the church. Jim is married to Amanda and they have 3 kids. He fancies himself a birder and likes to be at the beach as much as possible.

Looking at Adam Durso today, it’s hard to imagine that the Prodigal Son parable was once his reality. As a child, Adam struggled with his father’s decision to leave a lucrative family business to become a pastor, feeling trapped and longing for escape. By 17, he openly rejected God. While Adam was away at college, living a lifestyle far from his faith and facing the consequences of his choices, his mother prayed and fasted for months, believing for his return. Eventually, he hit rock bottom, ran out of options, and called his father for help. On July 9, 1996, during a prayer meeting led by his father, Adam felt a stirring in his heart. That night, he confessed his sins and committed his life to Christ. He woke up a changed man. Within weeks, Adam received a vision for "Youth Explosion," which grew his church’s youth group from 18 to over 700 in just three years. It was clear that God had a unique calling on his life. Since then, Adam has dedicated himself to ministry and leadership. He created Faith Breathes, a sermon series that reaches over 10,000 people weekly, and founded Catalytic Consulting NYC to equip and empower leaders across generations. His leadership extends to serving on New York’s Mayor’s Clergy Advisory Council, working alongside Dr. A.R. Bernard at the Christian Cultural Center, and serving a seven-year tenure as President of LEAD.NYC, where he fostered spiritual and social flourishing in New York City. Adam’s journey is a powerful testimony of God’s transformative power. His life’s work remains rooted in helping others grow in their faith, leadership, and purpose.

Dr. Chip made his way to NCS Manhattan in the Spring of 2014. In NCS, He has found a deep community and an opportunity to serve men as part of the leadership team. Chip speaks at other NCS Chapters nationwide, hosts the NCS Coast to Coast Podcast with NCS President Mason Rutledge, and serves as the Chairman of the NCS National Board. As the President of the VOCA Center, Chip and his team help Christians navigate the challenges and opportunities of their work lives. They are also called upon to assist nationally known ministries in developing their key leaders. Discover what VOCA might do for you at vocacenter.org. As the Managing Partner of RKE Partners, Chip and his team help executives grow their businesses through leadership development and team alignment. While specializing in mid-cap growth companies, he and his partners serve noteworthy firms across the finance, data, real estate, media, and fashion industries. Learn what RKE can do at rkepartners.com. Chip has been married to his wife, Audrey, for 36 years. He has three grown daughters, two sons-in-law, one grandson, James Charles, and one dog! He lives in the Long Island City neighborhood of New York City.

Joseph Careri, the founder of His Helping Hands, has turned his personal journey of overcoming homelessness into a mission to serve others. After spending seven years homeless, Joseph is deeply passionate about helping those in need, whether through clothing and feeding the homeless or providing groceries to families struggling to make ends meet. His Helping Hands is built on the belief that there is more that unites us than divides us. The nonprofit is proudly non-political, non-racial, and impartial to economic status. Joseph and his team work tirelessly to bring hope, love, and unity to the community, inviting anyone and everyone to join in the mission. Currently, His Helping Hands serves hot dinners every Friday night in Paterson, NJ, with a vision to expand their services to daily meal and clothing distributions in multiple towns and cities. Wherever there is a need, His Helping Hands strives to be there.

Dr. Pier moved to New York from South Dakota in 1984. He served for thirteen years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship overseeing 15 campuses as Area Director and spoke at the 1993 and 1996 Urbana Mission Conferences. In 1988, Mac founded Concerts of Prayer with colleagues from Here’s Life Inner City.  To date, more than 250,000 people from 2,000 churches have participated in the Metro NYC prayer movement. Dr. Pier and Dr. Tim Keller, co-founded the Church Multiplication Alliance in 2003. Its emphasis on united prayer and church planting was a catalyst for the 500% growth of evangelical Christianity in Manhattan from 1989-2014 In 2008, responding to the expressed needs of local pastors and leaders, Dr. Pier founded The New York City Leadership Center (renamed Movement.org in 2018). Movement Day began shortly thereafter in 2010.  Since then leaders from 400 cities and 95 countries have participated in Movement Day Expressions with new cities being added monthly.  Movement.org is currently tracking with leaders in 500 cities globally. Mac also serves the Lausanne Movement as Co-Catalyst for Cities. Dr. Pier earned his Master of Arts degree in religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his doctorate at Palmer Theological Seminary. He is the author/co-author of 10 books including the series – A Disruptive Gospel, A Disruptive Generosity, and A Disruptive God.  A Disruptive Gospel was named an outreach resource of the year by Outreach Magazine in 2018.  Mac also wrote The Power of a City at Prayer on the one-year anniversary of 9/11. His most recent book is  Required with Bishop Claude Alexander Mac and Marya have lived in New York City for 39 years. They have three married children and five grandchildren.

After ten years of marriage, two kids, numerous losses of loved ones, and more difficult seasons in ministry than they could count, Rob & Jen Schwinge found themselves weary and wondering how they would be able to keep going. Little did they know that when they reached the end of their rope God had already begun their RESTORATION journey. In the following years with God’s strength and leading, they made the decision to intentionally retreat, and refocus their hearts on who God created them to be, and how He wanted them to live out their callings in everyday life. Through their restoration journey, they found healing, hope, and a passion to help others that were just like them. You can find out more about their ministry by visiting www.restorationfamilyfarm.com

Ron Hutchcraft is an impassioned contemporary evangelist, speaker, author and radio host. As President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant and creative tools to, as Ron says, “Bring the lost to the Cross.” Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to communicate Christ to the lost in their world. He has hosted two international youth radio broadcasts and has authored many books. His most recent book came out in 2021 – Hope When Your Heart is Breaking: Finding God’s Presence in Your Pain (Harvest House). For over 35 years, Ron has been a part of people’s daily lives through his popular radio program. “A Word With You” is heard on over 1,300 outlets across the country and broadcast internationally in the six most-spoken languages in the world. Ron, with his late wife Karen, is the co-founder of On Eagles’ WingsTM, an outreach and leadership development program for Native American, First Nations and Alaskan Native young people. He has traveled with and helped shepherd Native-led On Eagles’ WingsTM teams that have brought hope to over 100 Native communities. He is also co-founder of the Warrior Leadership Summit conference, which annually brings together young people from almost 100 indigenous nations. In addition, the On Eagles’ WingsTM Warrior Scholarship Fund has helped many Native young people go to college to train for spiritual leadership among their people. Ron has been a popular speaker for major events and conferences in North America, Africa, South America, Australia and Asia and has spent his entire life working cross-culturally with young people. At Billy Graham Schools of Evangelism and other conferences, Ron has trained tens of thousands of Christian leaders in how to be spiritual rescuers in our rapidly-changing culture. Ron is looked to as a “Spiritual Rescue Coach.” Ron comes alongside Christian ministries, organizations and leaders, and provides both the “want to” and the “how to” for using their influence for maximum evangelistic impact. “Movements of rescue” have been and continue to be developed through Christian business leaders, Christian Radio broadcasters, church leaders, everyday believers, and more. Rev. Hutchcraft served as the Chairman of the 1991 Northern New Jersey Billy Graham Crusade, and frequently spoke at Billy Graham Evangelistic Association pre-Crusade youth events and Schools of Evangelism. He continues to speak regularly at the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove. Ron was honored as Moody Bible Institute’s Alumnus of the Year for 1997. Ron has worked alongside his late wife and life-long ministry partner, Karen. They have three children who have served with them in ministry, and nine grandchildren.

Colonel Patrick J. Callahan was sworn in on October 31, 2017, as the 14th Colonel of the New Jersey State Police. He has served more than 26 years with the New Jersey State Police and as the State Director of the Office of Emergency Management, also serves as a member of the New Jersey Coronavirus Task force established by Governor Murphy in February of 2020. He previously served as the Deputy Superintendent of Operations overseeing nearly 1,800 road troopers assigned to State Police stations throughout the State. Prior to this assignment, Colonel Callahan served as the Deputy Superintendent of Administration. Previous assignments also included him serving as the Commanding Officer of the Emergency Management Section as well as the Recovery Bureau Chief in the wake of Super Storm Sandy. In this role, he was responsible for working with FEMA, all State Departments, county, and local government entities, as well as the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Rebuilding to administer and oversee the $1.5 billion in FEMA Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation funding awarded to the State. Colonel Callahan has also served as the Chief Financial Officer for the New Jersey State Police and has held various assignments in the Administration Section overseeing budget and fiscal responsibilities associated with the Division. He was also assigned to the Homeland Security Branch and assisted in the planning and distribution of the federal homeland security funding awarded to the State and its 21 counties in the wake of 9/11. Prior to this assignment, Colonel Callahan served as a station detective and general road duty Trooper. Colonel Callahan earned a Master’s Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Villanova University. He is a graduate of the 243rd FBI National Academy Session where he was elected Session President. Colonel Callahan also served as the Chairman of the State Police Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees until his recent appointment to Colonel on November 1, 2017. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Linda, for 33 years and they have four children.