4th Annual
Telling
The Story

Keynote Speakers

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  John Bradshaw Jr.

  Friday Evening

  John Bradshaw, Jr. is a native of Oakland, CA and is a 1994 graduate of SWCC (Terrell, Tx). Majoring in Psychology and minoring in Religious Education, John earned his BS in 1996 from ACU. In 2012, he completed the Masters of Ministerial Leadership from Ambridge Univ. John has served in several roles during his career as a minister, including Assistant Minister (10th and Treadaway in Abilene, Tx), Youth Minister (S Berkeley CoC, Berkeley, CA), Associate Minister (N Main CoC in Hutchins, Tx), and again as a Youth Minister (Greenville Ave CoC in Richardson, Tx). John is currently serving still at the GACoC, now as one of their 3 pulpit ministers. He has a passion for working with people and particularly youth. He was a case manager for R & L Children’s Homes, probation officer for Dallas County, and in education recruitment for ITT Technical Institute. John and his wife, Shawnell, have been married 28 years and have 3 adult children.

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  Trey Morgan

  Saturday Morning

  Trey Morgan is the Lead Minister for the Sunset Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas. He and his wife Lea have been married for 37 years. Besides full-time work with Sunset, Trey and Lea have been involved in marriage and family ministry for over 30 years. They have written 3 marriage books and travel all over the US doing their "Stronger Marriage" weekend workshops for couples. They are blessed to speak to thousands of couples each year. In addition to their workshops, they also produce a bi-weekly "Stronger Marriage" podcast. Trey and Lea have 4 grown sons, 3 amazing daughters-in-law, and 3 precious grandbabies.

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  James Glenn

  Saturday Afternoon

  James Glenn is a native Houstonian who has served as a minister at the Bellfort Church of Christ in Houston, Texas since 1992 and as elder since 2006. Baptized in 1986, he has dedicated over 30 years to preaching, teaching, and developing leadership in the church. A U.S. Armed Forces veteran and former award-winning salesman, he now serves full-time in ministry alongside his wife of 39 years, Carlas. They are blessed with 6 children and 9 grandchildren.

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  Dr. Jacob Hawk

  Sunday Morning

  Jacob Hawk currently serves as the Young Professionals Minister at Prestoncrest. He holds bachelor and master’s degrees in Bible from Harding University, and a PhD in Leadership from Liberty University. Jacob has a burning passion to preach the gospel which was first discovered at the age of nine years old when he delivered his first sermon. He is the author of six different books with his latest book, A Second Shot at Life: Everyone Deserves a Mulligan. He has also co-authored two books on preaching: Fit for the Pulpit and Preach Better, and he has written for several religious publications. Jacob produces a podcast, Road Talk: Navigating Your Journey. Most importantly, he is married to his beautiful wife, Suzanne, who is a former Mesquite ISD administrator. She now serves as the Program Coordinator for Leadership and Development with Region 10. He has three sons: Hayden, Hudson, and Hewitt.

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  Dr. Steve Cloer

  Sunday Morning

  Steve Cloer is an Associate Professor of Ministry at Harding School of Theology. He teaches courses in ministry, mission, and leadership. He directs the Doctor of Ministry Program. Steve also is the Director of the new Harding University Center for Church and City Engagement, a center located in Memphis, Tennessee dedicated to helping students and church leaders gain skills, training, and resources to lead churches that engage the city. Previously, Steve has served in youth ministry, campus ministry, and preaching ministry. Most recently, Steve was the preacher for Southside Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas for 15 years. Steve and wife Lindsay have 3 children.