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A Rural Church Writes a Hymn
By Dr. Brett Cody Imagine encountering Christ in a passage of Scripture so vividly that His beauty arrests you. Imagine being able to describe that… Continue Reading
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Woven Into the Web: Meaningful Friendships in Rural Ministry
When rural pastors were asked whether they invest in meaningful friendships, the overwhelming majority said yes. Here’s why. By Jason McConnell | Originally published by… Continue Reading
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Andrew Cook
Dr. Rick Richardson
Christine Caine
Steve Carter
Dr. Dee Crye, Ed.D.
Dr. Charlie Dates
Dr. Mark DeYmaz
Dr. Sam George
Christopher J. Harris
Emmanuel Kwizera, M.A.
Dr. Andrew Lee
Rev. Dr. Essentino A. Lewis, Jr.
Dr. Andrew MacDonald, Ph.D.
Rev. Dr. Bobby Manning
Dr. Jason R. McConnell
Rev. Sean McDowell, M.A.
Dr. Karen Swanson
Rev. Dr. Brandi N. Williams
Andrew Cook
Executive Director, Wheaton College Billy Graham Center
He is responsible for the daily leadership and direction of its institutes, initiatives, budget, and staff.
Dr. Rick Richardson
Executive Director, Church Evangelism Institutes, the Research Institute, Luis Palau Chair of Evangelism, and Professor of Evangelism and Leadership
Rick earned his M.Div. from Northern Baptist Seminary, and focused his studies in evangelism and urban ministry. He received his Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Christine Caine
Co-Chair and Cohort Coach, Preaching Institute
A speaker, author, and activist who has served the global church for more than 30 years.
Steve Carter
Lead Pastor, Preaching Institute
Co-chair and Cohort Coach | Preaching Institute
Dr. Dee Crye, Ed.D.
Director of Operations & Special Projects, Church Evangelism Institutes
Provides leadership and oversight to expand the quality, reach and impact of the Church Evangelism Institutes work.
Dr. Charlie Dates
Lead Pastor, Preaching Institute
Co-chair and Cohort Coach | Preaching Institute
Dr. Mark DeYmaz
Director, Mosaix Institute
Mark planted the Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas in 2001, a multi-ethnic and economically diverse church in the urban center of Little Rock where he remains the directional leader.
Christopher J. Harris
Director, African American Church Evangelism Institute
Pastor, executive leader, strategist, and communicator dedicated to inspiring people to walk in wisdom and purpose while equipping organizations to lead, innovate, and thrive effectively.
Emmanuel Kwizera, M.A.
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Emmanuel Kwizera M.A. ’23 is a Billy Graham scholar in the M.A. program for evangelism and leadership at Wheaton. He has a passion for evangelism and has a vision to see Christians knowing the what, the why and the how of evangelism, and then evangelizing and discipling nations effectively.
Dr. Andrew Lee
Associate Director, Global Diaspora Institute
Rev. Dr. Andrew Lee is a pastor, scholar, and ministry leader with extensive experience serving Chinese churches, theological institutions, and global diaspora ministries through pastoral leadership, teaching, and writing.
Rev. Dr. Essentino A. Lewis, Jr.
Coach Director for the Church Evangelism Institutes
Essentino A. Lewis Jr. is a pastor, educator, attorney, and civic leader known for his visionary leadership, commitment to discipleship, and passion for community and global engagement.
Dr. Andrew MacDonald, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Wheaton College Billy Graham Institute
Andrew’s research focuses on the history of North American Christianity
Rev. Dr. Bobby Manning
Director of the Preaching Institute
Senior Pastor of The Heights Church and a nationally recognized speaker and author.
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