Matt Bayless is a worship leader, song-writer and pastor based out of Louisville, KY. He currently serves as the Worship Arts Pastor for the Post- a college age/young adult gathering of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville. In addition to a full-time ministry, he leads high-energy worship at various conferences, retreats and churches- both regionally and nationally. More significantly, he leads and loves his family of five, as they serve Christ in their local community. P.S.- also known to have a good latte in his hand at all times...

Brandon Grissom is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Raised in the dusty backwoods of Oklahoma, he relocated to chi-town from Oklahoma City in the spring of 2003. Brandon and band lead worship regularly at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL, as well as various conferences, camps, churches, and events around the country.

Aaron's passion for music started when he began his walk with Jesus in 1996. Within the first year of becoming a Christian, he learned to play the guitar and discover his ability to sing at the age of 17. Music was apart of his soul and once he met his maker music became an outlet for his prayers and dreams.

In 1999 Aaron took a summer internship at a church in Aliso Veijo, there he fell in love with worship. He remembers watching the worship band practicing and sensed the call to lead people in a time of full surrender to God through music. It was at that moment Aaron felt the tug on his heart to become a worship leader.

Once the summer was over Aaron went home to Vancouver, Washington and started to fill a role as a worship leader for the young adult's ministry at Summit View Community Church. During that time he married the woman of his dreams, Maureen. Together they knew that God had blessed Aaron with music and the pursuit of fulfilling God's calling in Aaron's life was a priority.

After being married for six months they decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada. Aaron pursued his passion for music and served as one of the worship leaders for Junior High ministry at Central Christian Church. In 2004 Aaron took the job at The Crossing as the student ministry worship pastor. This is where he began to really grow as an artist and worship leader. He developed the gift of song writing through many great experiences and some very hard trials.

After four years of leading at the church, he once again felt the Lord tugging on his heart. It was time to transition out and move into a new direction of ministry. The opportunity to move to southern california and live in the mountains became a blessing, Aaron was able to complete his first full length album and Maureen became the Program Director for Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp.

Currently Aaron serves as one of the worship leaders at Calvary Chapel Running Springs. When Aaron is not leading at his home church in California, he may be leading at a camp, church, or conference somewhere in the country. 2009 is the start of a ministry that God is entrusting Aaron with. Aaron is very excited to see what God has in store for this next year.

Jordan Howerton is an artist from Joplin, MO. He has a passion for worshipping God with his life and through song; he is also passionate about encouraging others to do the same. Jordan and his band bring rock and roll as well as intimate times of worship for the experience of youth and college age students. He is also on staff at Christ’s Church of Oronogo serving with their creative arts ministry.

Another cool thing about Jordan is that he loves to hang out and get to know the students he leads into worship. So, introduce yourself to him and you’ll find out that he’s a lot more than just some guy behind a loud guitar!

Ben Kolarcik is a singer, songwriter and gifted worship leader based outside of Los Angeles, California. He currently serves as the Worship Arts Pastor for Discovery Church and at the progressive young adult service, "The Vine" at Shepherd of the Hills Church. Ben has been leading worship and performing internationally for the last 12 years and has a passion for authentic, spirit-filled worship. You're invited to learn more about the music and ministry at www.benkmusic.com.

Caleb Miller leads worship through powerful vocals and modern music, crafting services to propel believers into an experience of God. He has been leading worship for seven years in the local church and loves creating relevant music for God’s honor. He enjoys playing the guitar, drinking good coffee, and watching his son play the drums.

The Aaron Pelsue Band is a high-energy praise and worship band based out of Indianapolis, IN. They bring a guitar driven, vocally pleasing, mix of songs that cry out praise to God and honor to Jesus Christ. Those who may not know Christ will be inspired and energized by the presence of God’s Spirit in their music. Followers of Christ will be drawn into the worship and adoration of the Lord.

Ryan Post is a Worship Pastor based out of Louisville, KY. Originally from the Potato State of Idaho, he currently serves with amazing friends and family as the Student Ministries Worship Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville. Ryan currently has 3 passions that drive his life: Loving and Laughing with his wife Emily, Lifting High the Name of Jesus through the avenue of music with and among young people across the country, and reading classic epic novels.

Caleb Rowden is a veteran singer/songwriter and serves as the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at Christian Chapel www.c2church.com in Columbia, MO. With a pair of top 30 Christian radio hits off his first record, including the top 12 radio smash ‘Made’, Rowden has made quite a name for himself on the national music scene. He has shared the stage with artists like Casting Crowns, the David Crowder Band, Toby Mac, Skillet and many more. Rowden’s new radio single, ‘All I Need is You’ recently released to radio to early critical acclaim.

Rowden’s desire is to lead worship in a way that allows students to truly connect with God...not just an emotional experience that only lasts for a season.

Since 1990 Mark has been a professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College. In September of 2008 he was awarded a PhD from the University of Wales for his work on the politics of Jesus. Mark has authored a number of books, mostly on the Life of Christ (also Acts and Revelation). He is a speaker noted for his passion for the lost and his participation in completing the great commission. His life goal is to make Jesus famous. Mark and his wife Barbara live in Joplin, Missouri.