Speakers
Bryan Loritts
Lead Pastor, Fellowship Memphis (Memphis, TN)
Bryan is the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Memphis- a multicultural church ministering to the evolving community of urban Memphis. Bryan has also served as an adjunct professor at Crichton College, and is on the board of trustees for Presbyterian Day School, and Memphis Leadership Foundation. In addition to serving the community of Memphis, Bryan’s ministry takes him across the country as he speaks to thousands annually at churches, conferences and retreats. He is also the author of the book God on Paper; as well as a contributing author for the book entitled Great Preaching. Bryan is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University, Talbot School of Theology and is currently working on his Doctorate of Philosophy from Oxford Graduate School. Bryan and his wife Korie have their three sons Quentin, Myles and Jaden.
For more on Bryan and Fellowship Memphis, visit fellowshipmemphis.org.
John Bryson
Teaching Pastor, Fellowship Memphis (Memphis, TN)
John is a co-founder and teaching pastor of Fellowship Memphis, a multi-cultural church ministering to the evolving urban core in Memphis, TN. He is also the author of “College Ready” a DVD series produces by Family Life to help students engage well and navigate their college years. Prior to his years in Memphis, John spent 11 years on staff at Denton Bible Church, the last 7 as their College Pastor. John graduated from Asbury College in 1991, finished his MBA in 1995 and finished Dallas Seminary in 1998. He is currently a candidate in the Doctor of Ministry in “Redemptive and Organizational Leadership” program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and is scheduled to graduate May 2010. John and Beth were married in 1994 and have enjoyed over 15 years of marriage and are the proud parents of Brooke and Bo. John travels the country consulting and investing in churches, emerging leaders and great ideas wherever he can find them.
For more on John Bryson and Fellowship Memphis, visit fellowshipmemphis.org.
Lecrae Moore
Co-CEO and artist of Reach Records (Atlanta, GA)
Lecrae is passionate for the Bride of Christ. He sees his success and acclaim in the music realm as a platform to help strengthen the body locally and abroad. Lecrae is far from “just” being a rapper and a CEO who has lead the way for Christian rap to grace the mainstream without compromise. He is spirit led and has a gift of communicating God’s word. Whether that’s being an MC or a father Lecrae knows music and his non-profit is a means to an end, with that end being the exaltation Christ Jesus. Lecrae now resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife Darragh, son David and daughter Amya.
For more on Lecrae, Reach Records and ReachLife Ministries, visit reachrecords.com and reachlife.org.
Carlos Whittaker
Worship Leader and Pastor, Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)
Carlos Whittaker is an artist, pastor, thinker, experience architect, and Web 2.0 junkie. Carlos was at Sandals Church in Riverside California where he served for 10 years as the Pastor of Worship and Creative Arts. Sandals Church is an authentic community of believers whose goal is to be real with themselves, others, and God. His passion for leading the church into a relational worship experience each and every Sunday was his hearts goal. In August of 2007 Carlos and his family made the move from Southern California to Atlanta, GA. Carlos became the Director of Service Programming at Buckhead Church which is one of the three North Point Community Church campuses. He oversaw all the Sunday adult experience and design. He directly oversaw all areas Hosting, Production, Creative, Video, Music, and Programming at Buckhead Church. He also sat on the creative sermon planning team for Andy Stanley. Recently Carlos signed with Integrity Music to pursue a recording career and to continue to disturb and disrupt the church as a whole. Carlos and Heather Whittaker have 3 children. In November 2006 Carlos and his wife Heather adopted their son Losiah from Seoul Korea.
For more on Carlos, visit ragamuffinsoul.com.
Kennon Vaughan
Founder and Executive Director, Downline Ministries (Memphis, TN)
Kennon has redefined the modern day paradigm of para-church as he truly seeks to work along side the church and not act autonomously. In addition to discipleship training and bible teaching at the Downline Institute, he has served as the keynote speaker for events across the country. Kennon also coached high school football and baseball over the past five years and is currently the team chaplain and a volunteer coach at Memphis University School. Kennon welcomes and values opportunities to challenge, equip, and mobilize every generation toward serving passionately as ambassadors for Christ as he seeks to restore discipleship in the local church. Kennon, his wife Kathryn and son Caleb reside in Memphis, TN.
For more on Kennon and Downline Ministries, visit downlineministries.com.
Adam Thomason
Director/Vision-Castor and Author, Red Revolution
Associate Paster, Village Church (Dallas, TX)Adam Thomason is an associate pastor at the Village Church in Dallas,TX. He is also the director and vision-caster for The Red Revolution. Previously he served as a college pastor for Crichton College and resident pastor for Fellowship Memphis. Known for his passon, honesty and exaltation of Christ alone, Adam embodies the common phrase “what you see and hear, is what you get”. Adam resides in Dallas, TX where he lives out his calling of infiltrating Christ in the culture with his wife, Dawntoya, and daughter, Zipporah.
For more on Adam and The Red Revolution, visit theredrevolution.com.
For more on the Village Church visit, northway.thevillagechurch.net.
David Montague
Director, Memphis Teacher Residency (Memphis, TN)
David Montague is the director of the Memphis Teacher Residency. Prior to the MTR, David served for two years with Campus Crusade with Christ in East Asia. From 2000-2005, David was the Director of Service Over Self, an urban home-repair ministry. From 1987-2000, David was a Managing Director with Morgan Keegan, an investment brokerage firm. David has been married to Kelli Montague for 17 years and they have four daughters.
For more on David and the Memphis Teacher Residency, visit memphistr.org.
