Main Session Speakers
R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Dr. Mohler serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College. He has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. Dr. Mohler hosts two podcasts: “The Briefing,” a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview, and “Thinking in Public,” an interview forum for intelligent conversation about frontline theological and cultural issues. He is the author of several books and has contributed to over 100 other published works. He is married to Mary, and they have two children and are proud grandparents of four grandchildren.
“The Church for the Glory of God”
Alex Duke
Alex grew up in Louisville and God saved him at an early age. Upon graduating from Christian Academy of Louisville, he studied Mass Communications and Creative Writing at Western Kentucky University. He received his M.Div from Southern Seminary in 2017. Alex works as the editorial lead for Reaching & Teaching as well as product director for 9Marks. He serves as the director of training and sending at Third Avenue Baptist Church. He is married to Melanie they have three children.
“The Church for the Saints”
Jarvis Williams
Dr. Williams serves as Professor of New Testament Interpretation. He is the author of several books and publications including his most recent The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life: Paul’s Vision for the Christian Life in Galatians and Redemptive Kingdom Diversity: A Biblical Theology of the People of God. He is one of the preaching pastors at Sojourn Midtown in Louisville, KY. He is married to Ana and they have one son.
“The Church for the World”
Breakout Session Speakers
Kha Do
Dr. Do serves as the Assistant Professor of Music and Worship Studies. He directs the Boyce College Choir, Norton Hall Band, and Boyce Worship Collective. Before joining the faculty, Dr. Do served as an associate worship leader and led worship for numerous churches and conferences. Beyond his research and work in music and worship studies, he enjoys photography, gardening, and good coffee. He is married to Melanie, and they have two sons.
“We, Not Me: Worship as Corporate Formation”
John Klaassen
Dr. Klaassen is Professor and Program Coordinator for the Global Studies program at Boyce College. He and his family served cross culturally for 18 years, directing relief and development work in many regions. He is married to Shari and they have two adult sons.
“Unashamed: Forming Bold Disciples in a Fearful Age”
Jason Leverett
Dr. Leverett serves as Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Communication at Boyce College. Prior to coming to Boyce, he spent over fifteen years in customer relations, sales, production and ministry. He has acquired degrees focusing on speech communication, interpersonal and organizational communication. He is married to Heather and they have four sons.
“Hear to Belong: Listening That Builds Real Community"
Ryan Lister
Dr. Lister serves as the Dean of Students and Professor of Christian Theology at Boyce College. He previously served as Professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, OR and Director of Residency Program at Regents School of Austin. He has written The Presence of God: Its Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Live, Emblems of the Infinite King, and co-authored the Reclaimed Creativity series with Thomas Terry of Humble Beast. His articles have appeared with The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, and Crossway. Dr. Lister is married to Chase and they have four children.