Speakers

Andreas Beccai

Lead Teaching Pastor
Crosswalk Redlands
Andreas Beccai pastors Crosswalk Redlands, helping shape a Jesus-centered, creative, and inclusive church community. With a global background and a pastor–writer’s voice, he invites people to belong, follow, and serve.

The Shift | Create Bold Community

Jose Bourget

Chaplain
Beacon Health System
José Bourget serves as a chaplain with Beacon Health System, bringing a blend of pastoral care, coaching, and leadership development to patients and teams. He’s passionate about purpose, values alignment, and courageous conversation.

The Shift | Live With Purpose

Dilys Brooks

Chaplain
Loma Linda University 
Dilys Brooks leads campus spiritual life at Loma Linda University, offering pastoral care to students, faculty, and staff. A board-certified chaplain and dynamic preacher, she champions whole-person ministry.

The Shift | Heal Through Hope

Alex Bryan

President
Walla Walla University 
Alex Bryan leads Walla Walla University, where he focuses on mission-driven education, institutional health, and student flourishing. A longtime pastor and educator, he’s known for clear vision and a steady, values-centered leadership style.

The Shift | Lead With Vision

Lisa Clark Diller

Professor of History
Southern Adventist University 
An early modern historian and award-winning teacher, Lisa Clark Diller connects past movements to today’s questions of faith, justice, and community. She’s recognized for engaging scholarship and mentoring.

The Shift | Learn From History

Japhet De Oliveira

Corporate Communication Executive
Adventist Health
Japhet De Oliveira guides storytelling, brand voice, and executive communications across Adventist Health. A pastor-turned-communicator and co-founder of The One project, he amplifies purpose, meaning, and mission in healthcare.

The Shift | Tell Better Stories

David Franklin

Lead Pastor
Incredible Church
David Franklin leads Incredible Church, a vibrant Bay Area community focused on life-changing discipleship and service. A seasoned communicator, he casts a bold, practical vision for following Jesus.

The Shift | Inspire Everyday Faith

Tim Gillespie

Vice President, Mission & Ministry
AdventHealth Rocky Mountain
Tim Gillespie advances mission integration and spiritual care across AdventHealth’s Rocky Mountain Region. Previously a founding leader at Crosswalk Redlands, he brings a Jesus-centered approach to organizational culture.

The Shift | Integrate Mission Daily

Lola Moore Johnston

Senior Pastor
Restoration Praise Center
Lola Moore Johnston serves as senior pastor of Restoration Praise Center, where she empowers discipleship, leadership, and community impact. A sought-after speaker and coach, she equips people to thrive.

The Shift | Empower New Leaders

Sam Leonor

Chief Mission Officer
Adventist Health
As Chief Mission Officer, Sam Leonor leads ethics, spiritual care, and mission systemwide for Adventist Health. A compelling global communicator, he calls teams to a joyful, Jesus-shaped culture of care.

The Shift | Flourish In Grace

Paddy McCoy

Lead Pastor
Crosswalk Portland  
Paddy McCoy pastors the innovative Crosswalk Portland, cultivating a hospitable, justice-minded, Jesus-all community. He’s known for relational leadership, practical discipleship, and creative church planting.

The Shift | Cultivate Radical Belonging

Joyce Newmyer

Executive Coach
Former Officer Adventist Health
Joyce Newmyer now coaches executives after years serving as a  Chief People Officer and Oregon Network President at Adventist Health. She brings a distinctive blend of compassion, culture-building, and strategic clarity.

The Shift | Lead With Courage

Raewyn Orlich

Associate Pastor
La Sierra University Church
Raewyn Orlich serves the La Sierra University Church, focusing on spiritual formation, intergenerational connection, and community care. Her ministry fosters belonging and everyday practices of grace.

The Shift | Nurture Everyday Faith

Marlene Rodriguez

Lead Pastor
Crosswalk Sacramento
Marlene Rodriguez leads Crosswalk Sacramento, shaping a welcoming, mission-forward church with strong community ties. She brings a biblically grounded vision for warmth, courage, and a heart for people on the margins.

The Shift | Serve With Compassion

Kyle Smith

Lead Pastor
Commons
Kyle Smith leads Commons KC, a modern worship community rooted in New Haven SDA Church, where he focuses on belonging, recovery-friendly discipleship, and creative teaching. He’s passionate about building an inclusive, Jesus-centered space.

The Shift | Build Honest Community

Iki Taimi

Lead Pastor
La Sierra University Church
Iki Taimi pastors the La Sierra University Church, known for bold preaching, community engagement, and a radical welcome. He champions a church where every person is seen, valued, and invited to serve.

The Shift | Welcome All People