Speakers

CO-FOUNDER, CEO
Intentional Churches–Las Vegas, NV

Doug’s love and commitment to help churches comes from his own experience of being eternally impacted as a teenager by a committed church leader. He served for seventeen years as the executive pastor at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada. Prior to Canyon Ridge, Doug was a Chick-fil-A owner/operator in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he won the coveted Symbol of Success award. Doug and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Las Vegas with their two children, but he still finds time to follow sports, including his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes.

CO-FOUNDER, CSO
Intentional Churches–Las Vegas, NV

Bart has dedicated his life to helping churches reach more people for Christ. His passion for serving churches comes from his upbringing as a pastor’s kid and learning from his parents about the intentionality of reaching and growing people in Christ. His conviction runs deep. Bart served as an executive leader for over eighteen years at Crossroads Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, and Central Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he and his family remain deeply connected. He and his wife, Catherine, have two children. Bart occasionally plays a round of golf, but he always takes in Kentucky Wildcats games.

LEAD PASTOR
Momentum Christian Church–McDonough, GA

Pastor, Dr. Carlos L. Kelly is the senior pastor of Beulahland Bible Church in Middle Georgia. He was born the fourth of five sons to the late Rev. Don A. Kelly and Jewelene Kelly in Little Rock, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age and was called to preach September 13, 1997. Pastor Kelly earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice and his Masters of Education in Sociology from Delta State University in Cleveland, MS; a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX and a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership degree from Memphis Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN.

In 1999, at the age of 24, Rev. Kelly accepted his first pastorate at New Hope Baptist Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas where he served as Senior Pastor for 15 years. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, the late Rev. L. B. Kelly, and father, the late Rev. Don A. Kelly, he became the third generation to serve as pastor of New Hope. On January 16, 2007, God enlarged Pastor Kelly’s vision as he led New Hope in a new direction to Conway, Arkansas, making New Hope one church that meets in two locations. On December 7, 2014, God reassigned Pastor Kelly to Middle Georgia, and he accepted the call to become the fifth pastor of Beulahland Bible Church. Pastor Kelly has been anointed by God to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His personal ministry aims at reaching people where they are and helping them overcome their struggles through the practical teaching of God’s Word. He desires that all will be saved to live a transformed life in Christ.

EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale–FL

Duane was born and raised in New York City and then moved to Florida at age 18. He was saved at age 26, and ordained for ministry in 2010. Duane has been married now for 26 years and has 3 children - 2 boys, 1 girl. He’s a New York Giants fan and Miami Heat Fan.

EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Canyon Ridge Christian Church–Las Vegas, NV

Erin Johnston was born and raised in the great state of Idaho - potato country! She later moved to Las Vegas to join the staff team at Canyon Ridge Christian Church. She loves anything that's a competition, watching sports (especially the Dodgers), reading, and spending time outside with her black lab named Sophie.