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Ray Johnston—Senior Pastor of Bayside ChurchFounding and Senior Pastor of Bayside Church. As a former youth pastor and national youth speaker, Ray has never gotten away from his first love of developing young leaders. By the way, Ray loves to conduct discipleship sessions in between wake surfing runs on the lake.
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Lincoln Brewster – Worship LeaderInternationally-acclaimed worship leader and Worship Arts Pastor at Bayside Church. A multi-talented guitarist, singer and songwriter, his passion for God far surpasses his musical talent – and he’s an awfully good musician. And oh, by the way, don’t ever challenge Lincoln to a sushi-eating contest – you will lose horribly!
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Dena Davidson – Campus Life DirectorAs Campus Life Director, Dena will be using her incredible relationship skills and formidable education to make sure every student maximizes their experience at Thrive Leadership School. She has a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Reno and a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University – and, everyone agrees, she is one of the nicest humans on earth. And oh, by the way, Dena makes a mean gluten-free muffin! |
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Henri Moreau – Director of Admissions and RecruitingHenri’s been working on college campuses for over 15 years. He directed one of the strongest campus ministry programs in California at UC Davis and has trained over 1,000 missionaries worldwide in advanced stewardship and team building. You’ll enjoy his great communication and infectious laugh. And oh, by the way, he will crush you in Monopoly! |
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Reneé Andresen – Logistics and Student CareFrom twenty-somethings ministry, to our main weekend services, to her ever-exploding small group, Reneé is one of those multi-competent people at Bayside. She makes every ministry in which she is involved better. She’s passionate about helping people find their place and she is one of the friendliest people alive. By the way, Renee’ is so fit she makes Jillian Michaels look flabby. |
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Jacque Boatman – Logistics and DesignJacque has a passion for graphic design, developing small groups, and ministering to young people. She has experience working with college/20-somethings, events, design, children, and global outreach. Jacque has bachelor degrees in Bible & Theology and Youth Ministry, with a minor in Psychology from William Jessup University. By the way, if you need a guide to the most beautiful places in Northern California, Jacque’s your girl! |
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Curt Harlow – Co-Director of Thrive Leadership SchoolTeaching Pastor and Executive Pastor of Leadership Development at Bayside Church. Before coming to Bayside, Curt spent three decades successfully reaching students on America’s hardest to reach college campuses. Curt communicates in a relevant style that will fill your head with vision and your heart with passion. By the way, Curt will also make you laugh so hard you won’t need to do sit-ups for a year.
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John Harris – Co-Director of Thrive Leadership SchoolStudent Ministries Director and Culture Catalyst at Bayside Church. He has led global organizations that have literally mobilized thousands of teens all over the globe. Besides youth and young adult ministry, John is heavily involved in leading trips to Africa for Compassion International. And oh, by the way, John is a networker – he knows every human on the face of the earth.
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Guest Speakers 2013
Thrive Conference
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| Patrick Lencioni Founder and President, The Table Group; Best-Selling Author |
Francis Chan Best-selling author of Crazy Love, Forgotten God, and Erasing Hell |
Margaret Feinburg Renowned author and Bible teacher |
Miles McPherson Senior Pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego |
Chris Brown Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church |
Apologetics Conference
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| Lee Strobel Former atheist and NY Times best-selling author |
Dr. J.P. Moreland Renowned apologist and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University |
Greg Koukl Founder and President, Stand to Reason |
Dr. Craig Hazen Founder and Director of M.A. Program in Christian Apologetics and Director of the M.A. Program in Science and Religion at Biola University |
Dr. Holly Ordway Chair of the Department of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University |
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| Dr. Clay Jones Associate Professor of Christian Apologetics |
Sherwood CarthenSenior Pastor of BOSS Church |
Dr. John Jackson President of William Jessup University |
Marketplace Professionals
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| CJ Alvarado CEO, Bamboo Creative |
Laurie Harris West Coast Manager of the Varsity Brand |
Don Nava Life Fitness Coach, The Totally Fit Life |
