Plenary Speakers

CEO, Jordan Raynor & Company and Bestselling Author

Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his keynote speeches, podcasts, devotionals, and bestselling books (The Sacredness of Secular Work, Redeeming Your Time, and The Creator in You), Jordan has helped millions of Christians connect the gospel to their work. Jordan also serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush.

Co-CEOs & Co-founders, GiveSendGo

Siblings Heather Wilson and Jacob Wells co-founded GiveSendGo in 2014, establishing it as the world’s leader in faith-based online crowdfunding. Together, they have guided the platform’s incredible growth with a team of over 40 dedicated professionals, facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in donations and thousands of prayers for diverse causes, connecting millions of users across more than 80 countries. GiveSendGo has courageously upheld faith-based values against intense pressure allowing high-profile and sometimes controversial campaigns that other platforms rejected, underscoring their commitment to free speech and community support without censorship.The GiveSendGo story is one of extraordinary resilience, rapid expansion, and impact.

CEO, C12 Business Forums

Mike Sharrow is the CEO of C12 Business Forums, the world’s largest peer-learning organization for Christian CEOs, business owners, and executives. Since becoming CEO in 2016, Mike has led C12 to double its global membership and significantly expand its full-time Chair community and overall business scale. Before joining C12, Mike held executive roles in several entrepreneurial ventures, including a financial services startup and a subsidiary startup of Walgreens. He briefly served as an associate pastor in San Antonio, Texas, and spent five years as C12 Chair in Central Texas.

Director of Stewardship, His Way At Work

Chris Patton is an Executive Board Member and the Director of Stewardship at His Way At Work (HWAW), a nonprofit committed to transforming workplaces with God’s love. Chris previously served as HWAW’s Global CEO, and during his tenure, the organization has grown to more than 300 companies on three continents, impacting close to 500,000 employees and family members. Chris has 30 years of experience equipping businesses with eternal impact principles. He is passionate about sharing his expertise around healthy, God-centered cultures. 

Founder & Executive Director, The RISE Movement

Jarrell Flowers, a dynamic hip-hop and spoken word artist, is deeply rooted in San Antonio’s creative culture. His passion for hip-hop blossomed early, leading to performances across the globe and the release of multiple musical projects, including four EPs and one full-length album. In 2018, Jarrell and his wife, Jeneil, founded The RISE Movement, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering creatives to transform communities through art and the gospel. RISE has evolved into a network of artist-led communities nationwide, fostering creativity for the glory of God and the betterment of cities.

CEO, iTMaster

Within two decades, Emmanuel Stanton Pillay rose from company driver to CEO of iTMaster. Under his leadership, iTMaster has transformed South Africa’s educational landscape, leveraging technology to bridge equity gaps in over 5,000 rural schools, impacting 8,000 teachers and 800,000 learners. His team collaborates with governments, corporations, and global partners to ensure iTMaster remains at the forefront of technology while empowering the disadvantaged through technology and education, and fostering digital equity for all. In 2023, he was selected as one of 25 African leaders for the HP Cambridge University Press Fellows Fellowship to transform leadership, policymaking, and EdTech across the continent.

CEO, Abel Electric

Joshua Vandeusseldorp founded Abel Electric, an electrical contracting company, alongside his wife, Pamla, in 2009. Eight years later, recognizing the prevalent brokenness in the construction industry, Joshua and Pamla established Abel Ministries with the goal of serving men trapped in addiction and their families. Despite challenges, their dedication has yielded remarkable results. Today, Abel Ministries employs five full-time pastors, operates in three county jails, and provides addiction recovery spaces for 36 men. Joshua and his team plan to expand their recovery facility to 60 beds in 2025, with a vision to grow to accommodate and employ 250 individuals.

Founder & Chief Purpose Officer, PHOS Creative

Brandon West is the founder & Chief Purpose Officer of PHOS Creative, a strategy-first digital marketing agency headquartered in Florida. His team of 24 serves companies across the country, including C12. PHOS’ growth and culture have been featured in the Inc. 5000, Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI), Gator100, and Florida Trend magazine. Brandon’s passion is fighting to restore dignity, purpose, and freedom to the lives of women and children impacted by extreme poverty and sex trafficking.

Brandon and his wife, Shelley, live in Gainsville, Florida, with their two sons.