Featured Speakers from the 2011 NFL Conference:

 

 

Francis Chan founded Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, where he served as the pastor for 16 years.  Chan is a nationally recognized pastor and spends time speaking in various places around the world to college-aged adults and pastors and is the author of Crazy Love and Forgotten God. His commitment is to teach directly from the words of Scripture. It is his passion to see the next generation of American Christians display a much deeper love for Jesus and their neighbors. Francis Chan is also the Founder of Eternity Bible College and serves on the board of directors for Children's Hunger Fund and World Impact.  Francis, his wife Lisa, and their four children recently returned from Asia, where they spent several months ministering overseas.

 

 

Don Christensen

Don Christensen is the Client Services Director for the Western United States for Ronald Blue & Co., LLC, a full service financial solutions firm. Active in the Christian community, Don serves on the Board of several ministries. With expertise in financial planning and investment management, Don provides his clients with custom-tailored financial strategies to help fund everything from college education to a secure retirement. In addition, Don specializes in developing charitable giving strategies for clients. Don and his wife, Marcia, live in Mesa, Arizona. They have two children and six grandchildren.

 

Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is the founder and president of The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to bring about spiritual renewal in urban America through the church. The Urban Alternative radio broadcast, "The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans," can be heard on over 500 stations daily throughout the U.S. and in over 40 countries worldwide. Evans served as chaplain for the NFL's Dallas Cowboys and presently serves as chaplain for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.  Evans has served as an associate evangelist with the Grand Old Gospel Fellowship in Philadelphia, as Vice President of Urban Evangelical Mission, a national evangelistic and church planting organization, and as an associate professor in the Pastoral Ministries Department of Dallas Theological Seminary in the areas of evangelism, homiletics, and black church studies. He speaks regularly throughout the US & abroad.

 

 

Jackie Kendall

Jackie Kendall, President of Power To Grow Ministries, is a sought-after speaker for people of all ages and stages of life. Jackie's teaching style is hard-hitting, humorous, and healing. She readily admits to being a "fellow struggler" and sees transparency as a most important link in personal growth toward Christ. Jackie is the author of several books, including the best-selling books, Lady in Waiting, A Man Worth Waiting For, The Mentoring Mom, and a devotional titled, Say Goodbye to Shame.  Her latest book is Free Yourself To Love (The Liberating Power of Forgiveness).  Jackie has chosen a road earmarked by personal vulnerability, accessibility and honesty. Jackie and her husband, Ken, have two grown children, Ben and Jessica.

 

 

Miles McPherson

Miles McPherson was playing in the NFL and living a life that was out of control, filled with drugs and an immoral lifestyle.  It wasn't until Sherman Smith, a Charger's teammate, asked him a question that Miles realized his life needed to change.  The question was: "If you were to die right now, would you go to heaven?”  And, Miles didn't have an answer. McPherson, now the President of Miles Ahead Ministries and Senior Pastor of the Rock Church and Academy in San Diego, helps others answer that question. A nationally known speaker, McPherson’s bold, down-to-earth, humorous style has become his trademark. His relevant messages challenge both the young and young-minded and often compel them to recalibrate their lives in light of the Gospel.

 

Dave & Ann Wilson believe that when it comes to marriage and parenting, what you don’t know can hurt you.  This nationally-known duo shares their unique blend of wisdom, humor, and practical advice at workshops and conferences across the country. As keynote speakers for Family Life marriage seminars and Pro Athletes Outreach Conferences, they’re known for their no-holds-barred look at marriage and family issues, with practical tips on love, life, & relationships.  Before getting his seminary degree from the International School of Theology, Dave was an All-American quarterback at Ball State. Later, he used that winning   attitude  to   co-found   Kensington  Church  in Metro Detroit in 1990. Today, that ministry has swelled to 12,500 attenders, with six campus locations. Dave & Ann are both teaching pastors at Kensington, and often share the mega-church’s stage to teach on love, life and relationships. The couple has produced several DVD series, including “Rock Your Marriage,” “Survival Guide to Parenting,” and “Survival Guide to Relationships.” A Hall of Fame member, Dave has served as NFL Chaplain for the Detroit Lions since 1985 and Ann regularly works with player’s wives.

 

Musical Worship Leader:
 

 

With a relentless desire to excel and through God's timing and favor, Aaron has become one of the Gospel Music Industry's top-selling producers. His most notable work to date is the RIAA Gold certified "Thirsty" which he produced for Pastor Marvin Sapp.  After an unprecedented 105 weeks in the Billboard top ten, this project has broken numerous #1 billboard gospel and #1 radio marks.  The hit song "Never Would Have Made It" set a new record for the longest running single in the history of the r&r charts, and sold over 1,000,000 ringtones.  As a multiple Stellar, Dove and Grammy winner and recipient of the 2005 Soul Train Gospel Album of the year award, Lindsey's accomplishments have been acknowledged and respected among his peers and avid music lovers internationally.  Aaron is also a premier song-writer for Warner Publishing.  He acknowledges his first joy and ministry are to his wife, daughter, and sons.