Gathering Speakers
Rev. Greg Finke
Rev. Greg Finke is the founder and Executive Director of Dwelling 1:14 and author of the “Joining Jesus” series Joining Jesus on His Mission, Joining Jesus—Show Me How, Joining Jesus as a Family. Dwelling 1:14 is a non-profit which offers training experiences for congregations to become more effective in mission, discipleship, and multiplication. Before founding Dwelling 1:14 in 2011, Greg had been the senior pastor of Messiah in Midland, Mich. and Gloria Dei in Houston, Texas. Greg and his wife, Susan, currently enjoy life as neighborhood missionaries in St. Paul, Minn.
Rev. Dr. Ryan Tinetti | Speaker
Ryan Tinetti is assistant professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He is the author of the books The Quiet Ambition and Preaching by Heart, and writes regularly on his blog, News From Across the Seas (ryantinetti.substack.com). He and his wife, Anne, live with their four children on the campus of the seminary.
Mr. Tanner Olson | Entertainment
Tanner Olson is an author, spoken word poet, and speaker. He travels across the country sharing poetry and telling stories of grace and hope. His work has been described as “hopefully unique and inviting” as it blends faith, humor, and curiosity. Tanner is the author of multiple books. He lives in Nashville, Tenn., with his wife, Sarah, their son, Judah, and their dog, Pancake. You can find him on Instagram (@writtentospeak), on Substack, or at writtentospeak.com.
100 White Flags | Music Leaders
100 White Flags was forged, 17 years ago, in the belly of a one-car garage in Minneapolis, Minn. Paul, Beth, and Jeromy had all served in ministry bands with Youth Encounter dating back to the late 20th Century. Since then, Paul and Beth separately have been worship leaders for churches and camps. After coming together, 100 White Flags has traveled across the United States leading worship and performing for weekend youth events, Christian Festivals, retreats, coffee houses, and special concerts. Stylistically, they have ranged between folk campfire acoustic ballads to alternative rock. For the band, it’s about sharing the hope and love of Christ on and off stage.