Anna Hampton serves with Barnabas International in pastoral care and as a risk specialist, focusing on those serving in the most dangerous places in the world. She earned a master’s in educational leadership from Bethel University and a doctorate in religious studies from Trinity Theological Seminary. She is the author of several books including Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk. She and her husband Neal have three adult children.

Steve Richardson has served as president of the domestic branch of Pioneers since 1999. Steve and his wife, Arlene, have worked extensively in Southeast Asia, planting churches, establishing a center for evangelism, several media ministries, and two English-language schools. They later moved to Australia to help launch Pioneers there and in New Zealand. Steve is the author of Is the Commission Still Great? and Not on Board: Jonah’s Plunge into God’s Plan. He and Arlene have four daughters and a growing crowd of grandchildren.

Dr. Dann Spader is the founder of Concentric Global and Sonlife Ministries. He earned a BA in Evangelism from Moody Bible Institute and holds an MRE and DMin from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Dr. Spader has authored over 20 leadership-training manuals, contributed to several books, written numerous articles, and produced multiple training videos. His latest book is 4 Chair Discipling. He has consulted with over 20 denominations on youth and leadership development and has led more than 50 trips to Israel with young leaders from around the world.

Dr. Ho is the international executive leader of All Nations, a global Christian missions organization making disciples and church planting in 45 countries. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Ho is passionate about the Great Commission and sharing the love of God with every people group and in parts of the world where Christ is not known. She and her husband, John, have two young adult sons.

Dr. Crawford Loritts, president and founder of Beyond Our Generation, has served as a church planter, Cru staff member, and senior pastor. He holds a BS in Bible from Cairn University and has spoken globally at churches, conferences, and events such as the Super Bowl and the Pentagon. Dr. Loritts is the author of nine books, hosts two national radio programs, and has received five honorary doctorates, including one from Moody Bible Institute.

Dr. Sisk grew up as a missionary kid in Japan and later served as a missionary in Japan and Bolivia, engaged in church planting and theological education. For the last 20 years, he has been at MBI as a professor of Intercultural Studies and currently serves as provost and senior vice president. He and his wife, Donna, have been married for 44 years and have four adult children and eight grandchildren.