Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Focus on the Family founder James Dobson referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader.” Evangelist Josh McDowell called him “a man who is 100% sold out to preparing the next generation to reflect the character of Christ in the culture.” Through his speaking engagements and media appearances, Dr. Myers has become a fresh voice offering humor and insight from a Christian worldview. He is the author of 18 books, including the Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students. Dr. Myers holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Denver. He continues to engage college students through an exclusive Signature Leadership Course series offered with Unbound, a project-based education company that prepares high school and college students to become leaders for Christ in the real world. Jeff and his wife Stephanie and their family live in Colorado.

Brent Vastbinder grew up in Orlando, Florida, and passionately believes Central Florida is one of the most underrated areas in the United States. Central Florida is also home to Brent’s beloved basketball team: The Orlando Magic. Brent has the joy of serving as TeenPact’s Assistant Director of Staff Development. He loves encouraging young men and women to delight in Jesus by studying, loving, and obeying God’s Word. He aspires to help build and pastor a healthy local church in Central Florida. Brent is married to Taylor-Beth and they enjoy long walks, sharing delicious meals, and reading good books aloud. The Lord has blessed them with two wonderful children, Silas and Ruth, whom they love raising. Brent and Taylor-Beth are members of Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and they treasure worshipping the one true God with their local fellowship of believers. Brent holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and will Lord-willing graduate this May with an M.Div from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent ones, Still Standing and Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This, and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.

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Hebrews 4:16 — “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”