Spring 2025 Conference Sessions

THIS YEAR'S THEME: "WALKING IN THE WORD"
(Psalm 119:105)

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DR. MARCUS WARNER

Dr. Warner has served as president of Deeper Walk International since 2006.
Marcus earned three degrees from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School – M.Div., Th.M. Old Testament, and D.Min.
He has written numerous books and spoken for both ministry and corporate groups across the country and around the world. A Bible teacher at heart, Marcus has taught Old Testament and Theology at the junior high, high school, college, and seminary levels.
His passion is taking complex topics and making them practical and accessible for everyone.

KIRBY KELLY

Kirby is a speaker, influencer, and podcast host from Dallas, Texas, who has been creating Christian content for over a decade on a multitude of platforms.
She graduated with a Master's in theology in 2023 from Dallas Baptist University.
Together with her husband, she equips ministries with creative media strategies and creates engaging content to reach the masses with the joy, truth, and message of the gospel on her platforms.
Kirby's mission statement reflects her heartbeat in all she does: to equip, empower, and engage individuals in Spirit and in truth. This proves to be true with her Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and podcasting platforms where she creates a variety of content.

RYAN BOMBERGER

Ryan is an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional who founded The Radiance Foundation (TRF), a life-affirming 501c3, along with his wife, Bethany.
He is an international public speaker, columnist, educator, broadcast media designer, producer and author of the powerful book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.
He and Bethany also co-authored ground-breaking children’s books: She is She and He is He.

CLAY CROSSE

Having come to faith at the age of 13, Clay Crosse grew up like many young men of faith: he was a good kid who went to church every Sunday and flourished in his church youth group. He got a good college education, married his high school sweetheart, and began building a good life.
Then, in the early 1990s, Clay’s dream was realized as he became one of the decade’s most popular contemporary Christian music artists, winning four GMA Dove Awards including 1994’s “Best New Artist of the Year.” Clay became known for such #1 songs as My Place is With You, His Love Is Strong, Give Him Roots, Saving the World, and I Surrender All.
Clay has served as lead worship pastor at the following churches: First Baptist Church of Winter Garden, Winter Garden, Florida 2023-present; First Baptist Church, Bentonville, Arkansas 2013–2023; Faith Baptist Church, Arlington, Tennessee 2010 - 2013; The Love of Christ Church (TLC) 2004 - 2008.

DARWIN (DOC) OVERHOLT, D.MIN

Director/Pastor Emeritus at Downtown Rescue Mission.
"Doc" has been a pastor for over 50 years during which time he was head pastor at three churches in Western NY for twenty-years. In addition, he has been involved in the Rescue Mission ministry as an Executive Director and in other capacities of the last 30 years. Doc describes himself as a preacher and teacher who helps people grow in the Word of God and ultimately grow in His grace.

DR. ROGER BRELAND & THE VOICES OF MOBILE

Dr. Roger Breland: Dean Emeritus, Special Assist. to the President, ED of the Roger Breland Center for Performing Arts. Holding degrees from Troy Univ. in Troy, AL, Liberty Univ. in Lynchburg, VA, and Univ. Of Mobile, Dr. Breland is known worldwide for raising up a generation of successful leaders in the Music industry & churches around the world.
University of Mobile (Alabama School of the Arts): Voices of Mobile is a highly versatile, auditioned vocal ensemble which presents over 200 concerts every year through regional and international tours. Their highly visible and consistent performing schedule offers students an unparalleled experience. Voices of Mobile has performed on significant stages at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Notre Dame Cathedral, and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. Alumni from this group are currently members of Building 429, Vertical Worship, and Veritas.