DR. COREY ABNEY

Dr. Corey Abney serves as the lead pastor of Bell Shoals Church in Tampa, Florida, one of the fastest-growing churches in the country with four campuses and over 4,000 active members. He graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div, Ph.D) and Cedarville University (B.A.), where he currently serves on the Board of Trustees. Previously, he served as a professor of preaching and leadership at two seminaries: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Gateway Seminary.

Dr. Abney is a renowned conference speaker and published author, writing for organizations like Answers in Genesis, Word of Life, and The North American Mission Board. He is married to Christina, and they have four children.

RICHARD BLACKABY

Richard Blackaby is the oldest child of Henry and Marilyn, and he serves as the president of Blackaby Ministries International (www.blackaby.org) Richard has a Ph.D. in Church History from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a senior pastor and as a seminary president. Richard travels extensively and speaks internationally on experiencing God, God in the marketplace, revival, and spiritual leadership. He regularly works with Christian CEOs of Fortune 500 companies. Richard and his wife Lisa live in Atlanta. Their three children all serve in ministry. They also have eight grandchildren, five boys and three girls!

Richard has co-authored numerous books with his father, including Experiencing God, Experiencing God: Day by Day, Fresh Encounter, Spiritual Leadership, Hearing God’s Voice, Called To Be God’s Leader: Lessons from the Life of Joshua, God in the Marketplace, Being Still with God, When God Speaks, and Flickering Lamps: Christ and His Church. Richard has also written: The Seasons of God, The Inspired Leader, Unlimiting God, Putting a Face on Grace, Living Out of the Overflow, Rebellious Parenting, Experiencing God at Home, Spiritual Leadership Coaching, and Developing a Powerful Praying Church.