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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. […]

Centered Gathering

Orlando, Florida

The WholeLife Young Adult Community meets every Saturday morning, but not always in the same location for the same purpose. Some weeks we explore through discussion how Jesus is relevant […]

Health Expo

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston Temple wants to invite you to a Health Expo on Saturday, September 30. We are very excited about this opportunity to engage, listen, and serve the needs of our […]

VIDA Internacional Honduras Mission Trip

El Suyatal Honduras

Join us in beautiful Honduras! This will be an unforgettable experience as we minister at VIDA Internacional. We will help with much needed construction projects and participate in evangelism/VBS and […]

Friday Night GTHRng

Los Angeles, California

Get ready for the Friday Night GTHRng happening on October 6th, 2023 at 6:30 PM! Join us for an opportunity to meet new people, listen to great music, eat delicious food, and have […]

Creative Fam Collective

Arlington, Texas

CREATIVE FAM COLLECTIVE is a creative conference for all artists, innovators, musicians, writers, dancers, enthusiasts, etc to come together as a community and be refreshed in your gifts with other […]

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. […]

Centered Gathering

Orlando, Florida

The WholeLife Young Adult Community meets every Saturday morning, but not always in the same location for the same purpose. Some weeks we explore through discussion how Jesus is relevant […]

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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.