Danielle is an elder at Grace Chicago Church, where she has been a member for 20 years. Her professional background is in journalism and corporate communications. For the past eight years, she has led her own consulting practice.
She lives in Chicago with her husband Matt, daughter MaeBelle, son Matthew and dog Louis.
Chris is the lead pastor at Resurrection Philadelphia. Chris grew up around Atlanta and graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.A. in history, soon after marrying his college sweetheart Bonnie. Together they moved to Philadelphia to study at Westminster Theological Seminary, where an invite to a staff dinner persuaded them to take on a part-time job leading the youth ministry at Resurrection (then City Church). Chris graduated from WTS with an M.Div.
Chris became Resurrection’s lead pastor in summer of 2021 and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience through Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan.
Bob is the founding minister at Grace Chicago.
Michael is an educational designer and strategist who is passionate about building authentic learning experiences that promote lifelong learning, community formation, and systems thinking. Michael has spent the last two decades working and leading in secondary education, college ministry, and church settings.
He has expertise as a classroom teacher, department chair, dean of students, academic technologist, and Chief Innovation Officer. He has also worked in ministry settings as a college campus ministry director, community group leader and trainer, conference speaker, and elder.
Michael holds a B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University, an M.A. in Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University, and an M.A. in Theology from Western Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Maggie, live in Denver and have three young sons.
Rachel is a lifelong learner, adventurer, friend, partner, mother, teacher, and 7 on the Enneagram. She’s been on staff at All Souls Church of Boulder since 2014. She is passionate about discovering and exploring faith through the lens of wonder, healing, and finding the childlikeness in all of us. Her mantra is Hold Hope Every Day.
Ken Woo is Associate Professor of Church History at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His current research centers on the history of biblical interpretation and the construction of religious identity. Ken enjoys mentoring theological students as they prepare for all kinds of ministry in God’s world.
Ken received his A.B. in English from the College of William and Mary, his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary and his Th.D. in Reformation Studies from Duke University Divinity School.
Christopher is the 9th pastor of Faith Community Reformed Church in Stickney, Il, and has served there since February 2004. He is a native of suburban Cleveland, and a graduate of Hope College (B.A.) and Western Theological Seminary (M.Div.). He, his wife, and daughter live in Stickney with Ernie (the bernedoodle with his own Instagram account @ernietheberniedoodle).
Matt Nault is the founding pastor of Renew Church: a vibrant, diverse faith community in the heart of center-city San Diego. He is passionately committed to starting new, healthy churches that impact the city with Jesus’ resurrection, grace, and renewal.
Matt’s experience includes re-pioneering a chapter of InterVarsity at the University of San Francisco and planting a congregation in the Mission District of San Francisco. He has served on boards relating to development for disadvantaged people and education and serves on the board of North Park Main Street. He’s experienced in business leadership and has been coaching Fortune 500 business executives around the country since 2008. Matt earned degrees in Mass Media Communication and Theology from the University of San Diego as well as an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Matt lives in North Park San Diego with his wife, Florence, and their three boys: Benjamin, Levi, and Joshua. He is an avid open-ocean swimmer, bicycling enthusiast, and self-proclaimed food and beverage connoisseur.