Sam is originally from Arlington, Texas, but has been in Sioux Center for 9 of the past 13 years. He is even becoming more Iowan than Texan as he enjoys so much about living in Sioux Center– knowing many people, walking most places (NEVER in winter though), and the slowness and contentment Sioux Center can bring.

Sam serves as Campus Pastor at Dordt where he preaches in chapel, shepherds students, and oversees Dordt’s mission initiatives. Also, Sam serves as Co-Pastor at Bridge of Hope alongside his wife, Gail. It is his dream! Sam has his Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary, and an undergrad in Theology with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and Missions/Evangelism from Dordt University (formerly Dordt College).

Personally, Sam’s wife, Gail, and him have two sons, Zion (6) and Judah (4). They are full of life and the most fun hang you will ever have! Sam is a HUGE Dallas Cowboys fan, and any other Dallas area sports team. He enjoys good coffee, earning credit card points, bouncing his sons WAY to high on the trampoline, and any place that has mountains or a beach (preferably both).

Growing up on a farm in Nebraska, Brady knew from a young age that he was different from the rest of the boys. Years later after wrestling with same-sex attraction, he accepted his identity as an LGBTQ man. But an encounter with Jesus changed everything! Including his sexuality. He now has a passion to equip Christians to navigate sexuality issues with both clarity and compassion. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Shepherds Theological Seminary, is the Executive Director of Calibrate Ministries and the host of The Great Exchange Podcast.  Brady currently lives in Enumclaw, WA with his wife Mary and their daughter Rowan and son Ramsey.

Adam Evans is currently the youth pastor at The Mission Church in Urbandale, IA. He and his wife, Katie, have been married for 12 years, and have two sons – Jonathan(7), and Isaac (2). For the past 12 years in ministry, with 6 of those being at The Mission Church, Adam has focused on helping students experience what it means to truly follow Jesus. Whether it’s through discipleship, teaching, preaching, or through his online teaching under the moniker The Bearded Pastor, Adam desires nothing more than to introduce people to a living God and equip them to live a Christ-centered life. Adam enjoys fishing with his boys, going to concerts with his wife, and watching football every fall. Go Pack Go! He’d love to meet you, encourage you, and hear how God is working in your life. 

Tim Huizenga serves as the Lead Pastor of Faith Church in Highland, Indiana, and he also serves as the President of Region Leaders.  Tim seeks to fight the good fight of the faith as found in 1 Timothy 6:12.  Tim shows his passion for community by creating it, growing it, blessing it, cultivating it, living in it, and leading it.  Tim has been married to wife Teresa for 24 years and they have two boys: Matthew (18) and Luke (16).

Amy Keahi serves as the Director of ATLAS of Sioux Center, and also the Center for Financial Education and also serves in a variety of roles in her church. Amy has the unique distinction of having graduated from both Northwestern College (with a bachelor's degree in social work) and Dordt University (with a master's degree in public administration). Amy, along with her husband, Tony and her daughter, Acacia live in Sioux Center.

 Born and raised in West Michigan, Mike was called into ministry after serving in his local church for many years. Mike completed his Masters of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary in 2014 and after receiving a call to pastor at Rejoice Community Church in Le Mars, their family of 5 moved to Iowa. Today, Mike has been married to his bride for 22 years and they have 5 children that keep them on their toes. Mike enjoys spending time with his kids playing sports or in the field on some hunting adventures. 

Karen Schumacher has been a Christian since she was a child. She has spent decades volunteering and supporting ministries for Middle and High School students, VBS, Sunday School, Women’s Ministries, and more. She is the mother of 3 adult children, been married for 27 years, and loves pizza, reading, and hunting. Karen is an executive coach, professional trainer in leadership development, communication, and other soft-skills working with individuals, teams, and organizations. She is the author of her book, More Than Your Mindset. 

I am Daniel Shafer Sr. I am a faithful Follower of our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. I hold a B.S. in Pastoral ministries, and a Master’s in Education, Teaching Social and Emotional Behaviors, along with a few other degrees and certificates. I am a grateful father of six wonderful children one in heaven and two sons that come from my wife's previous marriage. We have one grandson and one grand baby on the way. I serve Christ now in Jail and Prison Reentry work, and as an Elder at Trinity Reformed Church.

Rachel is so humbled and honored to be in the service of co-laboring with God in counseling ministry and holistic wellness for nearly 20 years.  This vocation is knitted together with walking in married life with my husband, Jamey, for 23 years and raising our adventurous and beautifully wild two boys, Carson (16) and Hayden (12).  We live in Orange City where I enjoy cheering our boys in sports and music activities, camping, writing as personal therapy, and helping others adopt a healthy lifestyle for Kingdom service. 

Brad is married to Kris for 28 years and they have three kids (Hannah who married Jack last summer and live in Phoenix, Hailey who is a ministry resident at Christ Church of the Valley in Surprise, AZ and Zach who is a Sophomore at GCU). Brad has been in ministry for 28 years, focusing on the next generation. He has served in churches in Michigan, Minnesota, Kentucky, Arizona, Nebraska, and Nevada. Brad currently serves as the Family Pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, NV. Brad has had the opportunity to build, equip, and launch kids, youth and college ministries in the churches he has served in. He loves to introduce people to Jesus, train volunteers, and equip parents to be the primary discipleship leaders for their families.  He believes that Jesus wants to use the Church to reach a lost and hurting world. 

Jeanette grew up in Northwest Indiana, went to Northwestern College where she now works and has now been married to her favorite preacher, Jeremy for 21 years. Their 3 children are just like Mary Poppins “practically perfect in every way”. Bree is a junior at NWC studying to be a Pediatric Speech Pathologist, Kara a freshman at NWC studying to be a Nurse and Ben is a junior at Unity High School. Jeanette enjoys going to cross country meets, speech competitions, choir concerts and hearing the NWC athletic band play. She forces Jeremy to go on long, unromantic walks around the city of Maurice, nightly. The truth is Jeanette has no credentials, no fancy degree, nothing to impress you with. But by the grace of God, who gifted her at speaking, she has the Holy Spirit leading her as she shares scriptural insight today.

Jeremy Van Genderen is the founder of Full Send Ministry and the Preaching and Teaching Pastor at Maurice Reformed Church.  He and his wife Jeanette have been married for 21 years and have 3 kids, Bree (20), Kara (18) and Ben (16). Over the last 21 years of full time ministry his desire has always been to help people of all ages experience the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Make sure you stop and introduce yourself at the conference because Jeremy loves to meet people and equip, empower and encourage them anyway he can by the power of the Holy Spirit.