One of the most influential voices in movemental Christianity, Alan Hirsch has helped shape the DNA of missional movements across the globe. As a founder of the Forge Mission Training Network and author of seminal works like The Forgotten Ways and 5Q, Alan has been instrumental in reframing how the church thinks about leadership, discipleship, and mission.

A commanding voice in the missional church landscape, Lisa Rodriguez‑Watson has spent nearly two decades pursuing reconciliation—to God, to one another, and to the marginalized. As the National Director of Missio Alliance, and with experience in collegiate ministry, urban church planting, international missions, immigration advocacy, and community development, Lisa brings a uniquely embodied vision of justice and transformation. Her leadership has consistently surfaced at the intersections of formation, justice, and mission—both locally and globally. A proud Cuban‑American, she currently serves as Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Equipping at Christ City Church in Washington, D.C.

A pioneering voice in the missional church movement, Michael Frost is an Australian missiologist known for challenging the church to live faithfully on the margins. As the founding director of the Tinsley Institute and Forge Mission Training Network, Michael has equipped leaders and churches to reimagine mission in the Western context. His influential books, including The Shaping of Things to Come, ReJesus, Surprise the World!, and Keep Christianity Weird, have become essential guides for movement leaders around the globe.

Daniel Sih is a productivity specialist, keynote speaker, and cofounder of Spacemakers®, a consulting group helping busy leaders make space to think deeply, rest fully, and live intentionally. With a background that spans Christian ministry, health leadership, and project management, Daniel brings a rare blend of spiritual depth and practical insight to his work with CEOs, universities, non-profits, and multinational organizations. He is the creator of globally used digital wellness courses—including Email Ninja®, List Assassin®, and Priority Samurai™—with more than 15,000 students worldwide.

Oneya Okuwobi is a distinguished sociologist and postdoctoral fellow at Rice University’s Religion and Public Life Program, where her research examines how diverse organizations impact racial inequality. A respected voice on equity and leadership, she also serves as teaching pastor at 21st Century Church—a vibrant church plant in Cincinnati, Ohio. Co-author of Multiethnic Conversations: An Eight‑Week Journey Toward Unity in Your Church, Oneya’s work bridges scholarship and practice in multiethnic engagement.

A spiritual entrepreneur and global movement catalyst, Rich Robinson is the founder of Catalyse Change and 100Movements. With a passion for releasing kingdom potential, Rich has spent over two decades equipping leaders and organizations to bring about spiritual renewal, strategic innovation, and social transformation. His pioneering work has helped shape movement thinking across multiple continents, guiding churches and networks toward gospel-centered impact in every sphere of culture.

Jay Y. Kim serves as the lead pastor at WestGate Church in California, where he guides a multi-campus community in the heart of Silicon Valley. As the author of Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, and Things in the Digital Age, Jay speaks with clarity and conviction about spiritual formation in a hyper-digital world. His work challenges churches to resist shallow connection and embrace embodied, faithful presence in community.

A formative voice in the missional movement, Debra Hirsch is a pastor, speaker, and cofounder of Forge International. With decades of ministry experience and a passion for holistic discipleship, she is a founding board member of Missio Alliance and a founding member of the Movement Leaders Collective. Debra is the coauthor of Untamed: Reactivating a Missional Form of Discipleship and author of Redeeming Sex: Naked Conversations About Sexuality and Spirituality—books that challenge the church to integrate mission, sexuality, and spiritual formation with grace and courage.

Brian Sanders is a pioneering leader in missional innovation and social entrepreneurship. As the founder and former executive director of the Underground Network—an international fellowship of microchurch incubators—Brian has helped launch hundreds of missional enterprises, from churches and nonprofits to businesses in cities around the world. His work focuses on creating ecosystems that nurture faith, creativity, and empowered grassroots leadership. Brian is also the author of multiple books, including Microchurches: A Smaller Way and The Underground Church.

Kate Coleman is a strategic advisor, leadership mentor, and pioneering voice in the global church and public sector. The first Black woman Baptist minister in the UK, she made history as a former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and chair of the UK Evangelical Alliance Council. Recognized as one of the twenty most influential Black Christian women leaders in the UK, Kate is a sought-after speaker, lecturer, and author. Her decades of experience include mentoring and coaching leaders across church denominations, sectors, and continents—helping them lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice, Kate continues to shape conversations on race, gender, and spiritual formation around the world.

Hugh Halter is a father, grandfather, and missional pioneer who—along with his wife, Cheryl, and their family—has cultivated lives marked by adventure, kingdom discipleship, and everyday mission. With over thirty years of experience in family ministry, church planting, and leadership formation, Hugh is passionate about equipping families to weave the mission of God into their daily rhythms. He currently co-directs Lantern Network and Brave Cities, helping cultivate kingdom ecosystems and pioneer transformative communities in places like Alton, Illinois. His books include The Tangible Kingdom, Righteous Brood: Making the Mission of God a Family Story, AND: The Gathered and Scattered Church, and FLESH.

Dr. Elizabeth Rios is a pastor, writer, speaker, and justice-driven leader empowering the next generation of planters and prophets. An Afro-Boricua from Manhattan now living in South Florida, she is the founder of Passion2Plant—a national network that equips leaders to start justice-oriented churches rooted in equity, belonging, and spiritual depth. Dr. Rios is a sought-after voice in the intersection of faith, justice, and leadership, with writing featured in outlets including Sojourners, Influence, and Christianity Today. She has been profiled in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and Outreach Magazine. Her most recent work, Rhythms of Rest: 40 Devotions for Women on the Move, offers encouragement and grounding for women leading in motion.

Mark DeYmaz is a thought-leadership practitioner at the intersection of faith, economics, and ethnic diversity. As the founding pastor of Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas and cofounder of the Mosaix Global Network, Mark has been a pioneering voice in the multiethnic church movement. Through his roles as adjunct professor at Wheaton College and United Theological Seminary, he mentors leaders committed to systemic change in both church and community. He is the author of several influential works, including The Coming Revolution in Church Economics; Disruption: Repurposing the Church to Redeem the Community; and Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church.

Cath Livesey is a prophetic trainer, author, and leader helping the church cultivate a healthy, mature, and missionally effective prophetic culture. As the founder of Accessible Prophecy, she works with churches across the world to equip ordinary believers in hearing God’s voice for discipleship and mission. Cath is the author of My Sheep Have Ears and The Prophecy Course, and has trained thousands in the practical and biblical use of prophecy. She lives in Sheffield, UK, where she serves on the leadership team of St. Thomas’ Church Philadelphia.

Mac Lake is a seasoned church planting strategist and leadership developer, passionate about multiplying leaders who multiply churches. As the cofounder of Launch Network and former Senior Director of Church Planting Development for the North American Mission Board’s Send Network, Mac has played a key role in shaping church planting efforts across North America. He currently serves as Visionary Architect of the Multiply Group and as a Navigator with Auxano, where he helps churches clarify vision and build robust leadership pipelines.

Jeremy and Monica Chambers have participated in launching movements that make disciples and networks of microchurches in over thirty-five countries. They currently practice incarnational mission as they develop discipling missional communities in Denver, Colorado, and the broader region. They serve Forge America (to provide missional resourcing) and Renovaré (with a focus on spiritual formation).

Dr. Emanuel Prinz is a missional researcher, author, and experienced movement catalyst who has partnered with God in launching disciple-making movements across cultures. With over fifteen years of kingdom movement research—analyzing 147 movements and over 32,000 data points—and training more than 12,000 leaders in over fifty countries, Emanuel brings a unique blend of scholarly insight and real-world experience. He is the author of Movement Catalysts: Profile of an Apostolic Leader and regularly writes and teaches on transformational leadership at Catalytic Leadership.

Danielle Strickland is a speaker, author, and justice advocate whose work takes her around the world championing the cause of love and liberation. She is the author of six books, including The Other Side of Hope, and hosts the Right Side Up podcast, which recently surpassed half a million downloads. As the founder of Boundless Communications Inc., Danielle catalyzes multiple initiatives including Women Speakers Collective, Brave Global, Infinitum (a rule of life for discipleship), and Hagar’s Voice, which supports survivors of clergy abuse.

Michael Adam Beck is a pastor, professor, and author whose life was radically transformed—from incarceration and addiction to ministry and mission. Alongside his wife, Jill, he co-pastors a network of Fresh Expressions gathering in nontraditional spaces. He directs the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, leads Fresh Expressions Florida, and serves as director of re‑missioning for Fresh Expressions US. Michael is the author of several books, including Painting with Ashes: When Your Weakness Becomes Your Superpower, A Field Guide to Methodist Fresh Expressions, and Contextual Intelligence.

Doug Paul is an innovation strategist who works with churches, denominations, networks, and social entrepreneurs to design and scale disciple-making movements. He is the founder of Catapult and also helps lead a church in Richmond, Virginia, where he lives.