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Winter Clothes Drive

Takoma Park, Maryland

We are collecting hats, gloves, socks, scarves, women’s coats, and men’s coats to donate to people experiencing homelessness! Drop of your items in the atrium at Sligo Church or at […]

Featured Featured Event Series AYP Prayer Room

AYP Prayer Room

Virtual

Join us for prayer at the AYP Prayer Room. Each day, we gather as a global AYP family to surrender our burdens to Christ and to praise Him for His […]

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Understanding Ellen: A Call to Stand Apart

Virtual

Are you looking to explore timeless wisdom that applies to our lives in the 21st century? Look no further! Inspired by our last book study of “Steps to Christ,” AYP’s […]

Featured Featured Event Series AYP Prayer Room

AYP Prayer Room

Virtual

Join us for prayer at the AYP Prayer Room. Each day, we gather as a global AYP family to surrender our burdens to Christ and to praise Him for His […]

Raleigh SDA Church Virtual Prayer Power Line

Virtual

Join Raleigh SDA Church young adults Prayer Power Line every Thursday at 7:30 PM. Prayer is our connection to God, our strength, and our bridge to heaven. When we call […]

Featured Featured Event Series AYP Prayer Room

AYP Prayer Room

Virtual

Join us for prayer at the AYP Prayer Room. Each day, we gather as a global AYP family to surrender our burdens to Christ and to praise Him for His […]

Event Series Friday Night GTHRng

Friday Night GTHRng

Los Angeles, California

Get ready for the Friday Night GTHRng happening at 6:30 PM! Join us for an opportunity to meet new people, listen to great music, eat delicious food, and have honest, facilitated […]

Lifechanging Health Seminar

Laurel, Maryland

Lifechanging Health Seminar with speaker David Emerson, MD Join us for a series of health seminars that will help you get fit and live out your best life. This event […]

Event Series Restore

Restore

Virtual

Worship, explore the Bible, and pray with us at Restore, a digital Friday night gathering for college students and young professionals hosted by New Hope SDA Church in Fulton, MD. […]

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David Asscherick

David is a speaker/director for Light Bearers and ARISE co-founder and instructor. Since his baptism in 1999, David has traveled the globe preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He and his wife Violeta are the happy parents of two boys, Landon and Jabel.

Keynote Speaker

Benjamin Lundquist, host of Rise & Lead, will headline 2023 AYP Convention.

Benjamin Lundquist is a top motivational speaker and one the leading voices for leadership development and empowerment. He is passionate about helping students and professionals see their worth and value, see themselves as a leader, and see their potential to change the world. The message he shares is motivating, relatable, and highly practical. Audiences are challenged to take extreme ownership of the unique gifts and opportunities they have. He is an international speaker and host of Rise and Lead Podcast which has been downloaded in over 110 countries providing aspiring and experienced leaders of all ages with world-class content and conversation. He frequently speaks at corporate and faith events, universities, and high schools.

Identity in Christ | Breakout Track

April is currently an associate pastor for discipleship at Keene SDA church. She is enrolled in a dual graduate program for Public Health and MDIV chaplaincy. She enjoys working with different ministries that highlight service, hospitality, and life enrichment. 

Her hobbies include traveling, reading, music, and extreme sports. An introvert at heart, she enjoys moments with close friends and in the quiet. Her and her husband, Blake Snyder reside in Burleson, Texas.

Purpose & Calling | Breakout Track

Ann Roda likes to describe her life as one long adventure with God. She began her career as a registered nurse in OB then transitioned into healthcare administration. Then, God unexpectedly redirected her path to the Adventist Theological Seminary, for an MDiv, and into pastoral ministry. She spent 15 years as a church pastor in Marietta, Georgia and Fulton, Maryland. Six years ago, God had another adventure for Ann, and called her back into the health care ministry, serving with Adventist HealthCare as Vice President for Mission and Spiritual Care. 

This position is the perfect combination of both pastoral ministry and health care. Ann is married to Jose Hernandez, a licensed professional counselor. Ann and her husband enjoy hiking, biking, and traveling.

Relationships | Breakout Track

Stephen and Felecia Lee are partners in the mission. They share a mutual passion for young adult ministries and using their talents to share the Gospel online and through speaking engagements. Stephen helps individuals and businesses function more efficiently through time management and productivity techniques. Felecia is a full-time homemaker and also the founder of the New Wives Club. 

In addition to this, she runs a program teaching women of color how to learn principles of faith through natural hair care. They live in New Hampshire and speak in different places on topics related to singleness, courtship, communication, evangelism, and faith.

Spiritual Health | Breakout Track

Shawn is passionate about generations coming together! She grew up in a four-generation family business and knows, from first-hand experience, that when people of all ages work together, everyone wins!

She has a B.S. in marketing from the University of Nebraska and is an award-winning sales and marketing professional. Her professional certifications include being a member of the John Maxwell Team and DISC Behavioral Consultant. Recently she published her first book “Strategies for Generational Inclusion at Work.”

Communities | Breakout Track

Michael Gibson currently serves as the Lead Pastor at the Keene SDA Church where he most previously served for four years as Pastor for Young Adults and lead Elevate, a growing and thriving young adult community in Keene. Michael is married to Melissa and they both enjoy the outdoors, long walks, and traveling to new, unexplored places. 

Most days, when he’s not teaching, preaching or studying, you’ll find him playing disc golf or working on home renovations with Melissa. They recently welcomed their son, Micah Eden, into the world last October and ever since, life has taken on a whole new meaning. Above all, Michael and Melissa have a passion for discipleship and telling others about the incredible God they serve. For them, the gospel boils down to loving God and loving people.