Pastor Tom travels internationally to speak on behalf of world renowned organizations such as EQUIP, Campus Crusade for Christ and Athletes in Action. He also serves on boards for Place of Hope International, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Global Pastor’s Network and Equip.

Pastor Tom received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Georgetown College and his doctorate from Liberty University. Before starting Christ Fellowship, he played and coached football both on the high school and collegiate levels. He is also the author of The Leadership Game released September 2005.

Pastor Tom and his wife, Donna, have been married for 41 years. They have two children, Noelle and Todd and his wife Julie, and one grandson, Jefferson.

In 1984, Jeff joined Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Dallas and became a nationally recognized producer.  On more than one occasion, he led the NMFN Dallas Office in production, was top ten in the South and a Forum producer.  Soon Jeff assumed the operational leadership duties of the Dallas office and his Field Director ranked at the top of NMFN.  In 1996, Jeff was appointed Managing Partner in Fort Worth and became the youngest Managing Partner in the system.  In 2002 Jeff became Managing Partner in Houston in the largest undivided territory ever awarded.

Jeff co-founded Total BEST. for Life’s Success, a company based on Balance – Excellence – Service – Truth.    BEST encourages people to live life by design not default. Much of his business and personal success is attributed to the system and principles of BEST.  Jeff has frequently spoken and consulted in corporate America, on campuses and in a church environment.

While attending Baylor, Jeff met Cindy Schoolcraft, a tennis letterperson and Kappa Delta, and they married in 1987.  The Reeters have three sons: Chad, age 13; Ryan, age 11; Cody, age 9.  The family resides in Houston, Texas where Jeff is very involved in coaching youth baseball, basketball, football and soccer.  Running, hunting and reading are other pastimes.  Jeff is a deacon and teaches Adult Sunday School at 40,000 member Second Baptist Church.   Jeff served on the 2004 NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast Committee.  He is currently Chairman of the Baylor University Development Council.  In 2004 Northwestern Mutual Financial Network received Baylor’s James Huckins Medallion for contributions given in Mr. Reeter’s honor.

Today, Mr. Schulze serves as a director on several boards. These fine institutions include: Reliance Trust Company; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Georgia Family Council and The Travel Institute.

Horst Schulze is a charter member of Ritz-Carlton, which he joined in January 1983 as vice president, Operations. In this capacity, he was instrumental in the conceptualization of the operating and service standards of the newly formed company. In 1987, Mr. Schulze was appointed executive vice president, and was later promoted to president and chief operating officer in February 1988. In this capacity, Mr. Schulze was responsible for the $2 billion Ritz-Carlton operations, worldwide.

Previously, Mr. Schulze spent nine years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation where he held several positions including hotel general manager, regional vice president and corporate vice president. Before his association with Hyatt he worked for Hilton Hotels.

Zig Ziglar calls Jay Strack, “entertaining, powerful, inspiring and informative.” As an effective communicator, Jay Strack is acclaimed by leadership in government entities, the business world, and educators as a dynamic speaker and author.

President and founder of Student Leadership University, Jay Strack consistently leads others to imagine and execute positive change in themselves and in their teams. His versatile style has been presented across the nation and in 22 countries, including: NASA, Wal-Mart, Chick-fil-a, Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Pfizer Pharmaceutical, WenSouth, Homebanc, Universal Studios, SunTrust, Bank, Florida Homebuilders Associaton, RDV Sports and more -professional Sports teams in the NFL, NBA, & MLB, including as a featured speaker for players of the NBA All Star Games.  Also, he has spoken for the Air Force Academy faculty & students, over 9,000 high schools & some 100 universities, as an appointed member of the President’s Drug Task Force under Nancy Reagan, William Bennett, & President Bush.

Having overcome his own drug addiction and past problems, Jay Strack believes, “If I can overcome the past and believe in the future, anyone can. Your dreams determine your destiny.” His is a powerful message of hope, inspiration, and “future tense” thinking for leaders.

Jay is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including, The Three Success Secrets of Shamgar. This popular book grew out of a message presented to the players at the NBA All-Star Game.  As the featured speaker, Jay presented a message entitled “How to Turn Your Season Around,” based on the three success secrets of Shamgar, an ancient but forgotten warrior.

Strack is able to use one of his favorite techniques; that is, applying strong principles from history and tradition to modern-day situations.  From the locker room to the board room, he believes that we can capture the future if we understand that the more things change, the more some things remain the same.  Strack believes anyone can overcome obstacles and achieve great things if you:
-Start where you are
-Use what you have
-Do what you can

Mark has served as the president of the National Speakers Association and is one of the youngest speakers ever to be inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame.  He is also a member of the exclusive Speakers Roundtable, made up of 20 of the top speakers in America.

Mark has authored eight books and nearly two dozen audio and video training programs including the bestselling books The Fred Factor and You Don’t Need A Title to be a Leader. In 2007 Mark was awarded the Ambassador of Free Enterprise Award by Sales & Marketing Executives International.

His latest book, The Encore Effect, was released by Random House in 2008 and was an instant Amazon business book bestseller.

He has created and appeared in 20 videos and numerous audio training programs.  His video series, Team Building: How to Motivate and Manage People made it to the #2 spot for bestselling educational video series in the U.S.

Mark’s list of over 2,000 clients includes Capital One, Costco, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, FedEx, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett Packard, Key Bank, KPMG, Morton’s of Chicago, Motorola, New York Life, RE/MAX, ServiceMaster, Time Warner, Upsher-Smith, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, USPS, Wachovia and Washington Mutual.

Mark lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with his wife Darla and sons Hunter and Jackson.  Mark is also an avid downhill skier, scuba diver and motorcyclist.

Dr. Yellin has over 17 years experience designing, developing, and delivering training to both educators and private and public organizations.  She is the owner and CEO of The Learning Connection, Inc., established in 2001, and currently consults and delivers training in the areas of communication, instructional design, performance improvement, and leadership.  Dr. Yellin has a command of brain-based learning, and the application of findings in neuroscience provides the centerpiece for all of her work.

Her cutting-edge approach to brain-based learning draws on established neuroscience, emotional intelligence and educational principles.  By understanding how the brain works, you can target an infinite number of issues.  Dr. Yellin’s brain-based approach will
increase productivity and boost morale by improving self-management of employees, foster cooperation and teamwork by improving how individuals interact, clarify mission and enhance corporate climate by developing leadership, and sharpen comprehension and aid retention during training and in the classroom.

Malzahn graduated from Fort Smith Christian High School in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1984.  He was a walk-on receiver at Arkansas under coach Ken Hatfield in 1984 and ‘85 before transferring to Henderson State University where he was a two-year letterman (1988, ‘89) and earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1990.

Coach Malzahn is known for his no-huddle offensive philosophy. In January 2003, he published a book and instructional video titled Hurry Up No Huddle — An Offensive Philosophy , that became the blueprint for the offensive wave engulfing the state.  Several teams adopted some of Malzahn’s offensive strategies.  Malzahn is perhaps best known for his formation, the “Wildcat”, which became famous during his year at the Razorbacks.

Malzahn was named the offensive coordinator at Auburn University on December 28, 2008.

He is married to Kristi Otwell Malzahn and together they have two daughters, Kylie and Kenzie Malzahn

Reverend Tucker served at Hickory Grove Baptist Church from 1983 until 1996.  From 1983 until 1990 he was the Minister of Family Life and Activities and then transitioned in 1990 as the Minister of Education until God called him to Northwest Arkansas.  Drew has always had a passion for sports and recreation and was an Assistant Basketball Coach at The University of North Carolina, Charlotte and at Florida Southern College.  Drew has put his talents and passion to use on the mission field, on several short-term mission trips to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Hawaii, and Brazil.

Drew received his Bachelors Degree from Florida Southern College, where he attended on a four year Basketball Scholarship.  Drew then followed his call and attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Drew has been married to his wife, Kimberlee for 23 years.  They have three children, Drew Jr., who will be attending Southeastern Theological Seminary this fall with his new bride Jessi, daughter, Katie, who is in her first year at Texas A&M University, and son, Austin, who is a Junior at Shiloh Christian School.