Lake Hills Church, Austin, TX
Mac Richard is the founding Pastor of Lake Hills Church in Austin, TX. Beginning with a group of 15 people in 1997, LHC has grown to more than 3,000 people meeting in two locations. In 2008, he launched the Spur Leadership Ministry which has engaged over 1,000 leaders in calling out and raising up the next generation of leaders in ministry, the marketplace, government, families, and non-profits.
Mac and his wife Julie have two teenagers and live in Austin.
Faith Church, St. Louis, MO
David and Nicole Crank are the Senior Pastors of Faith Church Saint Louis.
Pastor David believes that everyone shares a commonality when it comes to making mistakes and not wanting to admit our mistakes to others. He knows by experience the greatness of God and wants everyone to know that God is the best when it comes to loving and forgiving us. Pastor David preaches the Good News that despite our failings- no matter who we are and what we've been through - Christ has paid the price for our shame through the cross once and for all! His challenging message to all is forgive yourself and "use your life to change a life".
David and Nicole Crank are reaching the lost and encouraging the hopeless with messages that are inspirational, timely, relevant and oftentimes very humorous.
Champion Centre, Tacoma, WA
Known for a ministry that imparts practical Biblical principles that equip people to live successful Christian lives, Pastor Kevin Gerald is the founder and Senior Pastor of Champions Centre in Tacoma and Bellevue, WA, one of the largest congregations in the Pacific Northwest. His local and international television program, Building Champions for Life, reaches thousands with its life-applicable teachings. Pastor Kevin seeks to locate and communicate wisdom, and those who know him value him for his relevant, practical approach to ministry.