speaker bios

Dr. R.T. Kendall was Senior Minister of Westminster Chapel in London for twenty-five years and now serves as president and director of RT Kendall Ministries, based in Hendersonville, TN.  A popular Christian preacher and writer, Dr. Kendall has authored over 50 books, and his international preaching ministry continues to impact influential leaders and others around the world.   He is a columnist for Ministry Today, and has appeared on numerous television programs, including Joyce Meyer, The Joni Show, Daystar’s Celebration, and others.  He and his wife Louise have been married 50 years and have two grown children and a brand new grandson – congratulations to the Kendall family!

Stuart Bell serves as Senior Pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship in Lincoln, England and oversees the Ground Level Network, which is comprised of over 80 churches throughout the UK and Europe.   He also represents Ground Level as a director with Partners For Influence, a multi-cultural international network.

Jack Groblewski serves as Senior Pastor at New Covenant Christian Community Church in Bethlehem, PA, and is the Executive Director of Grace Network.   He also serves on the Apostolic Team of New Life Christian Fellowship Church and Lincoln, England, and represents Grace Network as a director with Partners For Influence, a multi-cultural international network.

Mike Jones has been uniquely involved in both the church and the marketplace for over 30 years.   He has served as an associate pastor in two churches while maintaining ownership of several businesses known as the Tricord Companies.   Mike was instrumental in the formation of the Fredericksburg Christian Health Center and continues to serve on its Board of Directors.   He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance, and is an elder at Grace Church of Fredericksburg.

Francois van Niekerk serves as Senior Pastor of Hatfield Christian Fellowship and oversees two multi-racial congregations of over 7,000 members in Pretoria, South Africa.  He also oversees The Christian Network, a network of over 200 churches throughout South Africa, and represents The Christian Network as a director with Partners For Influence, a multi-cultural international network.

Duane White – Born with a severe cleft lip and palette, Duane was told that he would never be able to speak without impediment.  As an international speaker and author, he now miraculously uses his communication skills to teach and challenge people to fulfill their God-given destiny.  He and his wife Kris founded Beyond These Shores (a missions network), and launched The Bridge Church in Denton, Texas, where they serve as Lead Pastors.


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