Including 4 field leaders, pioneering Bible Gap projects in sensitive regions plus:
Naeem Fazal
Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Pakistani, born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. He came to the United States shortly after the Gulf War and had a supernatural experience with Christ that changed the course of his life. He was ordained at Seacoast Church in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the author of “Ex-Muslim” and “Tomorrow Needs You.” Naeem and his wife, Ashley, have two college-age children.
Max Lucado
Max Lucado is a pastor, bestselling author, and one of America’s most influential Christian communicators. After serving as a church-planting missionary in Brazil, he joined Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he serves as teaching minister. Over four decades, he has published books, devotionals, and Bible resources with more than 145 million copies in print. Named “America’s Best Preacher” and “America’s Pastor,” Max and his wife, Denalyn, have three daughters and seven grandchildren.
MILES McPHERSON
Miles McPherson is the founder and senior pastor of The Rock Church, a multi-campus congregation serving San Diego and Oahu. A former NFL player with the San Diego Chargers and the first University of New Haven athlete to earn All-American honors and be drafted into the NFL, Miles transitioned from professional football to ministry. He is also the visionary behind Just 1, an initiative designed to equip and inspire every Christian to confidently share their faith and reach even just one person with the Gospel.
STEPHEN McWHIRTER
Stephen McWhirter is a Dove Award–winning, Grammy-nominated worship artist, songwriter, author, and evangelist. Best known for co-writing the global anthem “Come Jesus Come,” he has reached millions through music and led many people to faith through online ministry. His story of redemption from addiction fuels his message of hope and transformation. Stephen lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Tara, and their three sons. His mission is simple: Worship Jesus and lead others to Him.
John Ortberg
John Ortberg was born in Rockford, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wheaton College and his M.Div. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in California before serving as teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, then as senior pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church. Today he leads Become New, a ministry helping people grow spiritually one day at a time. A mentee of the late Dallas Willard, John centers his teaching on spiritual formation. He has spoken at Promise Keepers, Global Leadership Summit, and Catalyst, and recently released STEPS, exploring how embracing personal inadequacy leads to spiritual renewal.
Rev. Dr. Lisa Pak
Rev. Dr. Lisa Pak serves as the Director of Partnerships (Asia) for Finishing the Task, working alongside Rick Warren to advance global collaboration in reaching the unreached. A second-generation Korean Canadian, she also works with Wycliffe USA in strategy and prayer initiatives. Ordained by KAICAM and holding advanced degrees from Gordon-Conwell and Tyndale Seminary, Lisa is passionate about mobilizing the global Church, especially women and emerging generations, to share the Gospel with all peoples.
Joshua Luke Smith
Joshua Luke Smith is a poet for the people: An acclaimed songwriter, author, podcaster, and community builder. He founded The Psalmists, a charity cultivating creativity in prisons and among those on society’s margins. His album “Liberated” earned critical acclaim, and his new book, “This Is the Main Event”, will be released in 2026. A TEDx speaker featured by the BBC, Complex, and others, Joshua speaks globally on creativity and spiritual formation. He lives in London with his family.
Stephan N Tchividjian
Stephan N Tchividjian, known as “Stitch,” is a co-founder and CEO of the National Christian Foundation of South Florida, helping facilitate generous giving for local, national, and international impact. Raised around the world with Armenian and Swiss heritage, he is the eldest grandson of Rev. Billy Graham. He also leads The Caleb Group, a boutique consulting firm, and serves as an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel. Stephan and his wife, Lisa, have been married 38 years and have five children and nine grandchildren.
