LEAD 2022 Speakers
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Cathy Sweeney
Rev. Cathy Sweeney has a passion for leading discussions about God’s work in the world and encouraging individuals to find their place in God’s work.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Christopher Wurpts
Christopher Wurpts currently serves as an Associate Pastor at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Toska Medlock Lee
Toska Medlock Lee is the lead event manager and content development specialist for the National Prison Summit on Mass Incarceration and Social Justice presented by Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Nichole Myles
Nichole Myles is a nonprofit executive, speaker and consultant living in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Nathan Webb
Nathan Webb is the lead pastor and founder of Checkpoint Church, the church for nerds, geeks, and gamers.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Michael McCord
As a global leader of collegiate ministry and Methodist-related higher education, Michael is a highly sought-after consultant, coach, and presenter.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Laura Patterson
Laura is an Elder in the North Georgia Conference of the UMC serving the amazing justice-seeking congregation at Oconee Street.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Krystal Woolston
Krystal Woolston is the Assistant Director of the Center for Community Engagement at Montclair State University.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Hillary Taylor
Hillary Taylor is a resident chaplain at Prisma Health Hospital in Greenville, SC.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Gabe Rangel
Gabe strives to empower others in the church to embrace their gifts, be willing to be equipped and resourced to serve and take their place along side him in serving their community.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Dana Neuhauser
Dana is the Racial Justice Organizer for the Minnesota Annual Conference and Minister of Public Witness for New City Church in Minneapolis.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Chelsea Peddecord
Rev. Chelsea Peddecord is a Texas native, serving at Highland Park United Methodist Church as a Youth Pastor and commissioned Deacon.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Caleb Pitkin
Caleb Pitkin is a pastor in Chattanooga, Tennessee. For the past 4 years he has also been a hobby blacksmith.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Anthony Tang
Anthony loves studying systems, organizational development, leadership development, business psychology, and board games.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Tym House
Tym hopes to share his story in a way that allows others to explore vulnerable areas of their life and reconcile them to God.
LEAD 2022 Speaker: Owen Ross
Dr. Ross’ passion is to reconnect the church with holistic ministry with the poor as modeled by Christ and the earliest Methodists.