Dr. David Platt, Pastor of The Church at Brook Hills, Birmingham, AL, is deeply devoted to Christ and His Word. David's first love in ministry is disciple-making—the simple biblical model of teaching God's Word, mentoring others and sharing faith.

David holds a deep and abiding passion for global disciple-making. "I believe that God has uniquely created every one of His people to impact the world. Some may count it as idealistic, but I believe it is thoroughly biblical, rooted in Psalm 67:1-2, yet covering Scripture from beginning to end. God is in the business of blessing His people so that His ways and His salvation might be made known among all people."

David practices what he preaches through his travel nationally and internationally, teaching from God's Word in churches, seminaries, the underground church or even under a shade tree in Africa or Latin America.

Dr. George Guthrie serves as the Benjamin W. Perry Professor of Bible and Senior Fellow of the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies at Union University in Jackson, TN. George is the author of numerous articles and seven books, including the NIV Application Commentary: Hebrews, and Read the Bible for Life. Dr. Guthrie has participated in translation projects, such as the revision of The New Living Translation, and has served as a consultant on the Holman Christian Standard Bible, the New Century Version, and the English Standard Version.

During the breakout session times, Dr. Guthrie will lead training sessions for those wanting to use the “Read the Bible for Life” curriculum. For more see www.readthebibleforlife.com

Michael Card has become an established and respected figure in Christian music and publishing. In a career that spans 25 years, he has authored or co-authored 19 books, recorded over 23 albums, written for a wide range of magazines, and started his own magazine. Card's passion for careful and insightful Bible study can be seen in the lyrics of his songs. In everything he does, Card seeks to encourage his audience to join him in his own journey to know and be known by God by asking questions and entering discussion with one another.

Card will sing and lead a breakout session.

FRANK ANDERSON

Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions

Director of A.Div. Program-Germantown, Stephen Olford Center

PAUL JACKSON

Professor of Biblical Studies

New Testament / Greek

Kevin Chen

Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies

Old Testament / Hebrew

Kelvin Moore

Professor of Biblical Studies

Old Testament / Hebrew

Mark Dubis

Professor of Biblical Studies

Biblical Languages

David Olford

Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching

Ken Easley

Professor of Biblical Studies

Director, MCS Program-Olford Center, Germantown Campus

Taylor Worley

Assistant Professor of Christian Thought & Tradition

Associate Dean for Spiritual Life

Brad Green

Associate Professor of Christian Thought & Tradition