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Billy Hutchinson

Colson Educators Specialist

Billy Hutchinson (MDiv, Christian Apologetics) is the Educators Specialist at The Colson Center. Before joining The Colson Center, he spent over a decade in Christian education as both a classroom teacher and an administrator, focusing on academic excellence, digital education, and the worldview formation of teachers and students. He is passionate about equipping others to engage and shape today’s culture for Christ.

John Stonestreet

President, The Colson Center

John Stonestreet serves as president of The Colson Center. He’s a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Before coming to The Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

Stefan Wilson

Pastor of Teaching & Preaching, Harvest Bible Church

Stefan holds a Master’s in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary. He is a PhD candidate in Applied Theology at Midwestern Seminary. His area of study focuses on epistemology and worldview. He is a former teacher and pastor who is dedicated helping Christians think better so they can live the Christian life with confidence.

Dr. Matthew Sleeth

M.D., Author of Hope Always

Matthew Sleeth, MD, a former emergency room physician and chief of the hospital medical staff, resigned from his position to teach, preach, and write about faith and health. Dr. Sleeth has spoken at more than one thousand churches, campuses, and events, including serving as a monthly guest preacher at the Washington National Cathedral. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the nation’s most influential Christian leaders, Dr. Sleeth is the executive director of Blessed Earth and author of numerous articles and books, including Reforesting Faith and 24/6.

Dr. Bill Brown

Senior Fellow of Worldview & Culture

For over twenty years, Dr. William E. (Bill) Brown served as President of two Christian universities: Bryan College (1993-2003) and Cedarville University (2003-2013). He was the founding Chair of the NCAA Division II Presidents' Council of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Currently, he divides his time among several initiatives. He is the Senior Fellow of Worldview and Culture at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He serves as the Scholar-in-Residence for the Youth Pastor's Summit.

Through Radical Leadership, he mentors leaders and helps universities, schools, and businesses address challenging management and personnel issues. A nationally recognized speaker and expert in culture and worldview, Dr. Brown has written numerous books and over 100 articles for journals, magazines, encyclopedias, and newspapers. He is the author of Making Sense of Your Faith, Where Have All the Dreamers Gone? Observations from a Biblical Worldview and Making Sense of Your World (with Gary Phillips and John Stonestreet), a book used by many colleges and universities as an introductory text to worldview/philosophical thinking. He is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers and the Popular Culture Association. He has spoken in over 30 countries on issues related to worldviews, culture, and ethics. Dr. Brown serves on the Board of Gordon College in Wenham, MA . Dr. Brown is the Executive Producer and speaker for the multiple award-winning DVD series, re:View worldview study. re:View equips Christians to discern and engage contemporary culture from a Christ-centered perspective. Dr. Brown and his wife, Lynne, have been married since 1976. They have two children – April and Alex, and four grandchildren.

Dr. Os Guinness

Author, Social Critic

Os Guinness is an author, social critic, and great-great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer. Os has written or edited more than 30 books that offer valuable insight into the cultural, political, and social contexts in which we all live. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his Doctor of Philosophy in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford.

Matt Heard

Founder, THRIVE

Matt is a husband, father, and friend. He's also a speaker, coach, pastor, leader, and teacher. He has been involved in leadership and pastoral ministry for three decades and trying to figure out what it means to be a human being for a bit longer. He is the founder and principal of THRIVE – a speaking, teaching, and coaching initiative that focuses on engaging men and women to be fully alive to the glory of God in every arena of their life, journey, vocation, and culture.

Pete Marra

COO, The Colson Center

Pete Marra is recognized as a highly strategic executive who now serves as Chief Operating Officer at The Colson Center. He has worked as a consultant for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, helping shape them into thriving, cutting edge organizations that are well prepared for the world’s uncertainties. He has founded several companies and works extensively in the startup and incubation space. Pete offers guidance and inspiration in the areas of technological innovation, leadership development, and organizational risk assessment and mitigation. He has a global education background focused on training and developing teachers in over 15 countries and has served as a head of school.

Brett Kunkle

Founder & President, MAVEN

Brett Kunkle is the founder and president of MAVEN (www.maventruth.com), a movement to equip the next generation to know truth, pursue goodness and create beauty for the cause of Christ. He has more than 25 years of experience working with youth and parents. Brett has developed a groundbreaking approach to mission trips, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses participants in real-life engagement in apologetics and evangelism.

David Eaton

Axis Co-founder & CEO

David co-founded Axis in 2007. Every year Axis speaks to 10,000+ students face-to-face and every month Axis’ digital products equip 500,000+ parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. In 2019 Axis helped caring adults start over one million conversations, that they would not have started without Axis, with their 8- to 18-year-olds. David is the co-author of Smartphone Sanity and Engaging Your Teen’s World.

Dr. Kathy Koch

President, Celebrate Kids, Inc.

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”), the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., is an internationally celebrated speaker who has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 29 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. Her practical, relevant, results-oriented concepts and engaging, honoring, and humorous speaking style draw enthusiastic raves from children, teens, parents, and educators.

Dr. Jeff Myers

President, Summit Ministries

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. Through his speaking engagements and media appearances Dr. Myers has become a fresh voice offering humor and insight from a Christian worldview.

David Eaton

Axis Co-founder & CEO

David co-founded Axis in 2007. Every year Axis speaks to 10,000+ students face-to-face and every month Axis’ digital products equip 500,000+ parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers. In 2019 Axis helped caring adults start over one million conversations, that they would not have started without Axis, with their 8- to 18-year-olds. David is the co-author of Smartphone Sanity and Engaging Your Teen’s World.

Dr. Kathy Koch

President, Celebrate Kids, Inc.

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced “cook”), the founder and president of Celebrate Kids, Inc., is an internationally celebrated speaker who has influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 29 countries through keynote messages, seminars, chapels, and other events. Her practical, relevant, results-oriented concepts and engaging, honoring, and humorous speaking style draw enthusiastic raves from children, teens, parents, and educators.

Dr. John Lennox

Founder & President, MAVEN

John Lennox, MA MMath PhD (Cambridge), MA DPhil (Oxford), DSc (Wales), MA Bioethics (Surrey) is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, Emeritus Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science and Pastoral Advisor at Green Templeton College and Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School. John has written extensively on the interface between science, philosophy and theology, and recent titles include: Can Science Explain Everything?, Where is God in a Coronavirus World? and 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. He has also been involved in high-profile public debates with Richard Dawkins, Peter Singer, and the late Christopher Hitchens.