Ed Garvin serves as Senior Vice President & Chief Partnerships Officer at Convoy of Hope, where he builds strategic relationships that bring tangible help and lasting hope to people in need around the world. Known for his genuine compassion, Ed has spent decades in ministry, including years as a lead pastor, giving him a deep love for the local church and those who are hurting. He is passionate about seeing lives transformed and communities empowered through practical outreach and the love of Christ. Ed is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Contextual Leadership, further equipping him to lead with wisdom, excellence, and a servant’s heart.

Bishop Garry Bryant serves as the Executive Director of Evangelism USA and the Conference Superintendent of the Acts2Day Conference. An IPHC minister and longtime leader in evangelism, church planting, and Spirit-empowered discipleship, he is committed to equipping churches to reach their communities with the Gospel. Bishop Bryant is known for his passion for multiplying healthy churches, developing leaders, and strengthening pastors and ministries across the nation. His leadership continues to help the IPHC expand its mission and impact throughout the United States.

Dr. Trey L. Jones is the director of Healthy, Growing, Multiplying Churches.  HGM is a ministry of EVUSA and is the church revitalization and church planting arm of the IPHC.  Dr. Jones' efforts are in response to a sense of a "pioneering inheritance" which continues today through the church planting efforts of HGM, which coaches, trains, and funds church planters across the US, believing that the local church is God's "Plan A" in bringing redemption to individuals, families, communities, cities, and the US.

Josh Young is a former professional basketball player, author, and business owner with a passion for empowering the next generation. Drafted into the NBA G League by the Austin Spurs, he spent 12 seasons competing across Europe and earning respect both on and off the court. In 2021, he launched Competition of One, a brand that challenges individuals to recognize that their greatest competition is within themselves. A sought-after speaker, Josh has shared his message with schools, teams, and businesses across the U.S. and Europe. He now serves Southwestern Christian University as Vice President of Student Development, where his leadership and insight into emerging generations help shape and equip young adults for their future.

Ben Williams is an evangelist, author, and ministry leader passionate about helping believers share their faith with confidence and authenticity. As the founder of Life Ministries International, he has trained thousands of Christians and witnessed tens of thousands come to Christ. One of his books, Activating Introverts in Evangelism, empowers the believer to engage in outreach in ways that reflect how God uniquely designed them. Ben and his wife, Micah Joy, have served in church planting, pastoring, and ministry training, and they continue to equip the Church to reach the world with the gospel.

Pastor Bill Rose has served The First Church in Goldsboro, NC for more than three decades. He is known for his passion for spiritual growth, discipleship, and multi-generational ministry. Pastor Rose has served with Evangelism USA in a variety of capacities and is presently leading the Healthy Growing responsibilities of HGM, which has made a major impact across the Church. Pastor Bill Rose is a creative and influential leader whose ministry continues to strengthen churches and leaders.

Chaplains of Hope is a ministry expression of Evangelism USA dedicated to serving your community alongside local pastors, fostering harmony and collaboration among churches and community organizations to address spiritual needs and offer a message of hope. Chaplains of Hope offers a comprehensive training program to equip you for this important ministry. The program consists of three levels of courses, providing a strong foundation on crisis intervention and spiritual guidance.

Metro World Child is a global ministry in partnership with EVUSA, reaching over 1.5 million children weekly. Led by Pastor Desmond Naidoo, it is one of the premier children’s ministries, primarily serving ages 4–14. Metro World Child is committed to training and partnering with our local churches to equip them in implementing its impactful ministry strategies, while also recognizing the ministry’s significant influence on families and adults.

Freedom Groups and Conferences is a ministry created to help believers experience spiritual freedom, healing, and transformation through the power of the Holy Spirit. Pastors Mark and Nicole Hammond and Bishop Jamie Grisham will provide valuable insight and practical strategies for implementing Freedom ministry within the local church. These IPHC leaders are seasoned Freedom practitioners who have seen powerful, lasting results through this ministry in their own congregations. You will want to gain this insight for application at your Church.