Andy Stanley
"Why I'm a Lifer in Groups (and why you should be too)"
Founding and senior pastor of North Point Ministries, a multi-campus church in the Atlanta area with over 20,000 weekly attenders. An outstanding speaker and author of many books, he's been recognized by The Church Report as one of the most influential Christians in America.

Henry Cloud, Ph.D.
"Safe/Dangerous Groups"
Clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and business consultant with unique insights on relationship and group dynamics. He is the cofounder and co-director of Cloud-Townsend, Inc., and author of many books including Boundaries, The One Life Solution, and Integrity.

Bill Donahue, Ph.D.
"The Word Became Flesh; Creatively Engaging Scriptures"
Executive director of adult ministries for Willow Creek Association and pastor of small group leader development at Willow Creek Community Church near Chicago. A recognized group life expert, his books include Leading Life-Changing Small Groups and In the Company of Jesus.

David Johnson
"Real Transformation for Real People"
Senior pastor at Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, Minnesota. An inspiring speaker, he is devoted to helping people realize the fullness of God's life in them—seeing the transformation power they have available to become more like Him and change the world.

Russ Robinson
"Flawed is the New Perfect" (join session with Heather Zempel)
A nationally known consultant, speaker, and writer who served as executive director of ministries and small groups at Willow Creek Community Church, connecting over 18,000 people into 2,700 small groups. The author of many books, he is also a practicing attorney.

Heather Zempel
"Flawed is the New Perfect" (join session with Russ Robinson)
Discipleship pastor at National Community Church in Washington, DC, specializing in creative environments that foster community and spiritual growth. She is also the author of the small group curriculum, Sacred Roads: Exploring the Historic Path of Discipleship.