Steve Corts is a fourth-generation pastor and lead pastor of Center Grove Church in Clemmons, N.C., where he has served since 2006. He holds a Master of Divinity from Wake Forest University and a Ph.D. in theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Corts also serves as director of the Tar Heel Center for Pastoral Ministry, which has mentored more than 900 pastors across North Carolina. He and his wife, Cheryl, have three grown children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, he enjoys writing, reading biographies and paddling North Carolina’s rivers and lakes.

Jordon Willard serves as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Weddington and is a teaching fellow for the Institute for Theology and Mission. A three-time graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, he most recently earned a Doctor of Ministry in expository preaching. Willard is committed to the local church and the advancement of the gospel. He and his wife, Veronica, have two children, Karis and Josiah. Outside of ministry, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, collecting sports cards and playing and watching sports.

Andy Davis is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from MIT, an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Davis is a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and an executive trustee of the International Mission Board. He has authored several books, including An Infinite Journey and Revitalize. He and his wife, Christi, have five children.

Rodney Navey is the lead pastor of Lawndale Baptist Church in Greensboro, a role he began in 2021. He previously served as senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Indian Trail and held family ministry roles at Lawndale and Calvary Church in Charlotte. Navey earned his M.Div. and D.Min. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife, Donna, since college. They have four children and 10 grandchildren, and they share a passion for serving the greater body of Christ.

Steven Wade serves as lead pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville, N.C., and as professor of pastoral theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned a B.A. from Anderson College and his M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southeastern. Wade is the co-author of Shepherding Renewal: A Guide to Church Revitalization, reflecting his heart for local church health. He and his wife, Jenny, have four children. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his family’s hobby farm and raising animals.

Mark Dever has served as senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., since 1994 and is the president of 9Marks. A Duke University graduate, he holds an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell, a Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University. Dever has authored numerous influential books, including Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. He and his wife, Connie, live on Capitol Hill and have two adult children. Connie is also active in ministry, developing children’s curriculum.

Don Wilton is the founder of Don Wilton Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, S.C. With more than 44 years of ministry experience, he has served as a seminary professor and mentored thousands of leaders globally. Wilton was the longtime personal pastor and close friend of Billy Graham. He has authored more than 13 books and continues to be a sought-after speaker for conferences and mission fields. He and his wife, Karyn, are dedicated to encouraging those serving in the local church.

Alistair Begg is the Bible teacher for Truth For Life and served as senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland from 1983 to 2025. A graduate of the London School of Theology, he began his ministry in 1975 in Scotland before moving to the U.S. Begg has authored several books, including Pray Big and Brave by Faith, which have been translated into many languages. He speaks frequently at international conferences, encouraging pastors and believers alike. He and his wife, Susan, have three children and nine grandchildren.