Dr. Beaty spent over twenty years in next-gen ministry in local church, parachurch, and counseling settings. He has worked extensively with families who have been impacted by disabilities and is a frequent presenter at conferences and on various media outlets regarding how the Church can better serve these families. He is passionate about utilizing creative methods to equip church leaders who are embedded in a particular location so they can better serve the Church. His dissertation looked at ways to better prepare pastors and church leaders in remote areas and developing nations by leveraging technology.

Dr. Beaty is one of over 25 members of his family–going back to his grandparents and continuing through his children's generation–who have attended Moody. He and his wife have five biological children and have adopted six children with significant special needs.

Dr. DeWitt has served as the senior pastor of Bethel Church and Ministries, a multi-campus church in Northwest Indiana, since 1997. His Bible teaching ministry expanded to radio in 2020 with The Journey,  a popular podcast and national program. Steve is a board member of The Gospel Coalition and Global Action. He is also the author of Eyes Wide Open (Credo House, 2012), Enjoying God in Everything (Moody Publishers, 2022) and Loneliness: Don’t Hate It or Waste It. Redeem It. (Moody Publishers, 2024). Steve earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wheaton College. He and his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters live in Crown Point, Indiana.

Ally Domercant co-hosts Karl and Crew, Moody Radio's nationally broadcast morning show. She is also the host of the Snapshot Testimony podcast, where she uses her passion for interviewing and heart for storytelling to capture pivotal moments that have shaped a life of faith in Christ. Originally from Central Illinois, Ally earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and received her master's degree from DePaul University. Ally is a former college volleyball player, has lived in five different countries, and currently resides in Chicago with her husband, Henry, and their two children.

Dr. Evans is the founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas and founder and president of The Urban Alternative. He has also served as the former chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys and has authored over 150 books, booklets, and Bible studies. Dr. Evans is the first African American to earn a doctorate in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. He is host of the radio program, The Alternative, and has four adult children and five grandchildren.

Dr. Loritts is the teaching pastor at The Summit Church in North Carolina, an award-winning author, and cofounder of Fellowship Memphis. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University, speaks globally, and shares insights on communication and ethnic unity through his teaching and informational newsletter. He serves on Biola’s board and is a vice president of the Send Network. He is married to Korie and has three sons—Quentin, Myles, and Jaden.

Dr. Loritts served for 27 years on the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and 15 years as senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. He is the author of nine books including Your Marriage Today . . . and Tomorrow, coauthored with his wife, Karen. Dr. Loritts is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy and the daily program Legacy Moments. He is also president and founder of Beyond Our Generation, an organization that encourages leaders to focus on godly stewardship in their lives. He and Karen have four adult children and 11 grandchildren.

Dr. Melson is a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, an experienced Christian higher education executive, and a gifted communicator with more than 30 years of leadership in higher education, enrollment, advancement, and ministry. He currently serves as the 11^th president of the Moody Bible Institute.

Previous to Moody, he served as President of Southwest Baptist University (SBU), Vice President for Advancement at Cedarville University, and also held executive leadership roles at Houghton College (now Houghton University).

Dr. Melson and his wife, Tammy, have been married for more than three decades and are blessed with three children, a daughter-in-law, and a new grandson.

Dr. Miller is the 17th senior pastor of The Moody Church. He is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. His ministry reaches a national audience through the daily program Living Hope and the weekly program Moody Church Hour. He and his wife, Krista, are graduates of Cedarville University and both hold degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and Wheaton College. They live in Chicago with their four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude.

Dr. Rydelnik is Professor Emeritus of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute and host/Bible teacher of Open Line on Moody Radio. The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael was raised in an observant Jewish home. He came to faith in Jesus the Messiah as a high school student and has devoted his life to teaching the Scriptures. He is the author of several books and co-editor and contributor to The Moody Bible Commentary. His teaching helps believers better understand the Bible through its Jewish context.

Priscilla Shirer holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen books. She is also an actress and has appeared is several gospel-focused films including War Room (2015), I Can Only Imagine (2018), Overcomer (2019), and The Forge (2024). Priscilla and her husband, Jerry, lead Going Beyond Ministries, which provides spiritual support and resources to churches. The Shirers have three young adult sons, Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.

Dr. Smith serves as Dean of Faculty for Moody Online, is a professor, program creator, and works as a certified counseling supervisor in the city of Chicago. With a doctorate in educational ministry, specializing in children and family ministry and crisis and trauma, a master's in counseling psychology and systematic theology, and more than 40 years of experience in ministry and mental health, she brings wisdom, compassion, and real-world experience to her teaching. Dr. Smith is passionate about helping students and clients connect God’s Word with everyday life and ministry.

She and her husband (who is also a professor for Moody Online and a senior pastor) have been blessed with 37 years of marriage, have three grown married children and there is nothing she loves more than spending time with her five wonderful grandchildren.

Dr. Stowell serves as global ambassador and special assistant to the president of Moody Bible Institute. He  was president of Moody from 1987 to 2005 and later served as president of Cornerstone University. He has also pastored several churches in the Midwest. Dr. Stowell is an internationally recognized conference speaker and has authored more than 20 books, including Strength for the Journey (Moody Publishers, 2002), This Light of Mine (Moody Publishers, 2025), Simply Jesus (LifeChange Books, 2002), and Redefining Leadership (Zondervan, 2014). He serves on the boards of CURE International, International Aid, and ELIC. He and his wife, Martie, have three children, 10 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.

Free Worship is a Christian worship band based in Chicago and ministers weekly at their home church New Life Covenant. The band emphasizes worshiping with freedom and serves the church by equipping worship teams, leading songwriting workshops, and hosting conferences both domestically and internationally. Free Worship operates under one simple truth—we were all created to worship God. 

Led by Dr. Daniel Mattix, the Moody Creative Ensemble is a small, auditioned ensemble integrating performance, composition and songwriting, worship leading, arranging, and collaborative creative musicianship. This innovative approach fosters student creativity, practical music ministry experience, and leadership skills while reflecting the opportunities found in contemporary music environments.

Conducted by Dr. Yongmin Kim, this group was founded in 1946 and has long been recognized as one of the leading collegiate choral organizations specializing in sacred music. The Chorale’s purpose is to lead men and women in the worship of God by ministering biblical and theological truths through music and personal testimony. Their repertoire includes a broad range of choral music from all periods of music history. 

The Moody Gospel Choir uses music to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Led by Professor Torance Douse, this group is comprised of a full choir and standard rhythm section. Members are exposed to the many different styles of gospel music, from traditional spirituals to contemporary styles. Gospel Choir places an emphasis on the Word of God and conveying love through an uplifting message of praise and worship. Performance opportunities for this ensemble include concerts at churches, schools, and organizations in the Chicagoland area in addition to Moody conferences and chapels.

The Moody Worship Collectives are comprised of EverPraise and Ecclesia. Directed by Professor Aaron Wong, they seek to worship God and lead others in worshiping Him through contemporary praise music. In addition to leading worship, the Collectives also spend time writing and recording original music in their in-house recording studio. Throughout the school year, the Collectives have many opportunities to lead worship, including chapels, donor and student events, Moody conferences and churches in the Chicagoland area.