Speaker Hub
SPEAKER OF THE WEEK
KEVIN LIBICK is a 25+ year student ministry veteran with a passion to help teenagers take the next step in their walk with Jesus. He also loves helping youth workers grow in leadership so they can maximize their ministry impact. He’s been serving at Christ Chapel Bible Church for 17 years, where he leads a multisite student team that empowers 300 small group leaders and reaches over 1,300 students 300 weekly.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Staff Development, Parents, Small Group Leaders- Churches, Camps, Retreats, Youth Groups, Leader Trainings
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
BOOK HIM NOW: KevinLibick@gmail.com
EASTERN US
MIKE HAYNES is a youth ministry veteran, a graduate of Liberty University, and the creator of G Shades Youth Ministry Curriculum. A vibrant contributor to the youth ministry landscape, Mike’s passion is to help students, youth leaders, and parents alike see life through the lens of the gospel. If you’re looking for a camp or conference speaker who is funny, vulnerable, and powerful, He and his wife Anna have five kids spanning elementary, middle, and high school.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Camps/Retreats, Conferences
Location: Northern Virginia
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: mike@gshades.org
TONY VILLAFANE, based in the heart of Lancaster County, PA, I’m serious about Jesus, and I try not to take myself too seriously. Whether I’m preaching to students, coaching leaders, or trying (and failing) to keep up with Gen Z/Alpha culture, I show up with heart, humor, and a hunger to learn and disciple. I’ve learned that nothing tests your theology more than an all-nighter and a middle schooler armed with a Nerf gun and a Red Bull. Ultimately, I am deeply convinced that God delights in using ordinary broken people (like me) to do extraordinary redemptive things for the Kingdom of Christ.
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: https://tonyvillafane.com/ / Instagram
Audience: Junior High and High School, but I do quite a bit of Family Camp Speaking and Men’s Retreat speaking as well.
Location: Beaver Falls, PA
Speaking Area: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia (open to travel)
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE (speaker page)
Contact: david@davidjhardie.com or even text at 724-417-4507
TYREE STERLING has been working with youth since 1999 and speaks to 10,000 students annually in both schools and churches. Growing up with dyslexia, reading and learning delays, along with a severe stutter, he knows what it’s like to be a teen and struggle with wanting to be liked rather than laughed at. Being a youth pastor for nearly two decades, he’s learned how to help students laugh, learn, and lean into their purpose. “Students deserve to feel like their life or their voice matters. That’s why I partner with ministries to speak at camps, conferences, and school assemblies to help teach students where they are and build momentum back into your community.”
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents-Camps/Retreats, Conferences, Trainings, School Assemblies/Clubs
Location: Green Castle, PA
Speaking Area: Willing to travel within the States
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: www.TyreeSterling.com/schedule
JONNY RADCLIFF has spent nearly 20 years in the trenches of youth ministry and still somehow thinks middle schoolers are hilarious. He’s a speaker who mixes humor, honesty, visual aids, and stories in a way that helps students see Jesus in a new light. Whether he’s preaching at camps, training leaders, or just chatting with individuals, Jonny brings energy that connects with teens, zeal that draws people deeper into God’s Word, and encouragement that equips the church.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents-Camps/Retreats, Conferences
Speaking area: anywhere in the US
Speaking sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: jonnyradcliff.com. or jradcliff@nnym.org
TRAVIS DEANS has been in full-time youth ministry since 1996 as a youth pastor, campus ministry director, and youth network coordinator. Through Travis’s role, he mentors youth workers, consults for churches, assists youth workers to collaborate through evangelistic outreaches, equips students to share their faith, shares strategies for students to form campus ministries in their schools, and organizes youth ministry conferences.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, School Clubs, Camps, Retreats
Sample Speaking: CLICK HERE
Contact: tdeans@nnym.org / 724.322.1130
NEW SPEAKER THIS MONTH: ZACK ORTMAN is an Area Director for NEPA Youth For Christ, bringing a preaching style that blends biblical depth with energetic storytelling. He is passionate about discipleship, helping students & leaders grasp their identity in Christ and the urgency of the Gospel, while never shying away from the chaos of a high-energy game. Whether working with students or doing leadership development, Zack believes ministry happens in community and is dedicated to sharing the truth of God’s Word everywhere he goes. Offstage, he is an avid outdoorsman and a devoted husband & father.
Audience: Middle School, High School, College, Parents, Leaders, Churches, Camps, Retreats, Missions Trips.
Location: Moscow, Pennsylvania
Speaking Area: Northeast PA (also open to travel in the U.S. & internationally)
Speaking Sample: Click Here
Contact: zack@nepayfc.com or Instagram
MIDWEST US
DAN ISTVANIK, For over 30 years, my calling and passion have centered on Youth and Family Ministry. I also have a deep commitment to supporting youth workers, focusing on their health, marriages, and families. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving diverse churches across the country. Currently, I serve on staff at a church in the Chicago Suburbs & Global Leadership Summit: Next Gen Team. I had had the privilege of speaking on a national level at places like Youth Specialities, KidsMatters, and National Youth Worker Conference, and on a local level for churches and ministries around the country for camps, retreats, leader trainings, and family events
Audience: Middle School, High School. Parents/Family, Leaders- Youth Groups, Retreats, Camps, Conferences, School Clubs
Location: Chicago, IL
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US or Internationally
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: CLICK HERE (speaking page)
ROB QUINN has a passion for helping the next generation know and follow Jesus. He has served as a Middle School Coordinator, Preteen Director, and in leadership roles that span both middle school and high school ministry. Rob has spoken at conferences and events for preteen and middle school ministry, bringing energy, humor, and biblical truth to every audience.
Audience: Pre-Teen. Middle School, High School, Leaders- Churches, Camps, Retreats, Conferences
Location: Rochester, MN
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US, Driving area 7-10 hours from Rochester, MN
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: speakerrequestrob@gmail.com
MIKE BRYANT has been in ministry for over 20 years. I served in Student Ministry for 16 years, served as a Lead Pastor for 4 years, and most recently served as a Family Pastor. My heart is to serve families as a whole, whether that is pouring into Teenagers, Parents, Grandparents, or all of the above. I have been married for 21 years and have 2 teens of my own. My passion is to help parents be equipped and have the confidence to be the primary disciples of their children.
Location: St. Louis, MO
TONY MYLES is an engaging speaker for all ages, but at his core, he’s a real guy with a real family following a real God. Tony regularly serves as a national conference speaker, active author, and adjunct professor, and has served as a Lead Pastor and Staff Pastor. His latest book is “Single, Dating, Friendship, Romance: Questions For All Your Answers” – a topic he actively speaks on to students and adults alike, as well as giving entire presentations on a variety of hot topics through a biblical lens.
ALEX MCELROY is an apologist, international speaker, TEDx speaker, leadership advisor, author of Blueprint for Bible Basics, President and Founder of Proof For The Truth Ministry, and formerly the Pastor of Education at New Life Covenant Southeast Church. Alex is now a founding Pastor at Engage Community Church. Alex has been serving in both youth and teaching ministries for over 15 years.
Audience: Middle school, High School, Leaders, Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats
Location: Chicago, IL
Speaking Area: Anywhere within the US
SOUTHERN US
KAYLA JEFFERS is the founder of 11one Ministries with 19 years of ministry experience in churches, camps, schools, and leadership organizations. Her work has been featured by Lifeway, Christ in Youth, Young Life, Cru, and YM360. Passionate about helping others discover their God-given identity and purpose, she started 11one Ministries out of her own journey of embracing God’s calling.
Audience: Middle School. High School, Volunteers/Staff, Girls Ministry, Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, School Assemblies, Clubs, Retreats/Camps
Location: Orlando, FL
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US and Canada
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: https://www.11oneministries.com/connect
PAUL TURNER has been in Youth Ministry for over 35 years and has been a camp and retreat speaker for over 20 years. He coaches and trains youth pastors through his YouTube channel, books, and resources. Paul is also the host of the Youth Ministry in Motion Podcast
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Retreats, Camps, D-Nows, Adult Church
Location: Birmingham, AL
Speaking Area: Southeastern US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: thediscipleproject@gmail.com
JEREMIAH ROSS has been the Student Pastor at Heartland Church in Paducah, KY, for the past 9 years and loves all things Student Ministry. When he’s not preaching to the Students, he’s spending time with his wife, Kirsten, dominating his kids in Mario Kart, or probably watching Auburn sports.
Audience: Middle School, High School- Churches, Student Groups, Retreats, Leaders, Parent Ministry.
Location: Padaucah, KY
Speaking Area: Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: Jeremiah@heartlandpaducah.com
CASSANDRA SMITH has mentored youth and college-age students for 15 years. This focus led her to partner with national and local organizations that focused on student development, mental health, and human-to-human connection. She is an author, speaker, and founder of Change Your Narrative, which focuses on creating connection and finding wholeness for lives impacted by abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.
Audience: High School, Leaders, Parents- Conferences, Camps, Churches, Leadership Events
Location: Orlando, FL
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: http://www.changeyournarrative.org
CHUCK BUTLER has been in ministry since he was 18 years old, most of which was in student ministry in all sizes of churches, from very small to very large. Chuck realizes that he needs to fit into your ministry culture and vision and to be a part of your ministry’s overall journey when he comes to speak and serve, not just be part of a one-time event. Enabling people to learn more about who Jesus is and how to connect with Him in a greater way is always a focus of his speaking.
Audience: Middle School, Junior High, High School, Pre-Teen Ministries, Student Ministries, Churches, Schools, Wednesday Nights, Camps, Retreats, Conferences, College Gatherings, School Assemblies
Location: Springdale, Arkansas
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the United States
Sample Speaking Link: CLICK HERE
Contact: 479-595-9702 / chuck@thecollectivechurch.net
TY HIRSH loves youth ministry, seeing students get radical about Jesus, and helping students see the beauty of His Word. He wants to come to serve your ministry – hand him a mop, give him a door to hold, or tell him to jump in and play dodgeball with your students. Since 2012, He has been in all different kinds of student ministry from camps to DNOWs, full-time middle school & college ministry.
Audience: Middle School, High School, College, and Young Adults-Churches, Camps, DNOWs, Retreats, Conference, Mission Trips.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample:CLICK HERE
Contact: ty@greenwood.church
JOSH HAIGHT has devoted his life to investing in the next generation- preaching God’s Word with clarity and relevance, equipping leaders to disciple with purpose, and partnering with parents to nurture everyday faith at home. He believes God is powerfully at work in the youngest generations of our churches and communities and longs to join Him in that work, seeing His Kingdom come and His story take root in the lives of students as it is in Heaven
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Churches, Youth groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats.
Location: Spring Hill, Tennessee
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: josh@bridge.tv
AYREN NELSON is a pastor and communicator passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and be formed into His likeness in the everyday moments of life. With a background in spiritual formation and years of experience teaching students and adults, he blends biblical depth, creative storytelling, and practical insight to inspire wholehearted discipleship. Ayren speaks at churches, retreats, and ministry events with a heart to see people live out their faith with clarity, conviction, and joy.Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Churches, Youth groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats.Location: Raleigh, NC
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
WESTERN US
STEVE CULLUM has served in youth ministry for over 25 years. He currently serves at his local church, is a missionary with the National Network of Youth Ministries, and hosts the Student Ministry Connection podcast. Whether speaking at youth events or churches, coaching youth pastors, or training ministry leaders, Steve’s passion is equipping others to live out their God-given calling.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats, Conferences
Location: Longmont, CO
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: https://stevecullum.com/booking
KEVIN LIBICK is a 25+ year student ministry veteran with a passion to help teenagers take the next step in their walk with Jesus. He also loves helping youth workers grow in leadership so they can maximize their ministry impact. He’s been serving at Christ Chapel Bible Church for 17 years, where he leads a multisite student team that empowers 300 small group leaders and reaches over 1,300 students 300 weekly.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Staff Development, Parents, Small Group Leaders- Churches, Camps, Retreats, Youth Groups, Leader Trainings
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: Coming Soon
Contact: KevinLibick@gmail.com
IAN DUNAWAY has served in ministry for over 20 years, preaching to students and adults across the world. He is the Teaching Pastor at G6 Church, co-founder of Shaping Student Ministry, and serves with G6 Allies to equip pastors and leaders with practical, gospel-centered tools and resources. Ian’s heart is to build relationships and serve students, pastors, and volunteers by preaching God’s Word faithfully, clearly, and creatively in every setting.
Audience: Middle School, High School, Leaders, Parents- Retreats, Camps, D-Nows, Adult Church
Location: Tulsa, OK
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: ian@g6allies.com or http://www.iandunaway.com/
ANDREW LAIRD has been in youth ministry since 2016. Since then, his passion has been to equip students, volunteers, and parents to live out Jesus’s method of relational discipleship, share the gospel, find evangelistic avenues in their school and community, and challenge them to hold on to their faith.
Location: Burlington, KS
CHARLIE MARQ, is a former youth pastor, local church leader, graduate of Colorado Christian University, an Ordained Minister of the Gospel, and, as a ministry movement leader and evangelist, he has put his feet to his faith, not only traveling across our nation but around the globe, especially among unreached people groups. His official title is “Main Mischief-Maker.”
Speaking area: Willing to travel anywhere
Contact: CharlieMarq.com
DAVID YIRDAW is passionate about meeting people in their everyday places and connecting them to God’s transformative work and power in their lives. Along with speaking, David served for ten years in two different church settings (Dallas and Denver) as a youth and young adults pastor. David’s current Kingdom assignment is as the Lead Pastor of Anchor Church Denver.
Audience: High school, Leaders, and Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats
Location: Dever, CO
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US.
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
Contact: davidyirdaw@gmail.com or 303-817-6559
TIM SMITH is a pastor, speaker, and communicator with over a decade of ministry experience. His journey is marked by God’s redemption—from surviving a near-death experience at birth to walking through a broken childhood filled with pain and abuse. Out of that story, Tim discovered the power of forgiveness and healing, which now fuels his passion to see others experience the same freedom in Christ.
Audience: High school, Leaders, and Parents- Churches, Youth Groups, Schools, Clubs, Camps, Retreats
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Speaking Area: Anywhere in the US
Speaking Sample: CLICK HERE
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