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Mainstage Speaker

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LEO ROBINSON II

By using comedy and life illustrations, Pastor Leo has traveled across the country speaking the same language of today's teen culture. After attending Central Michigan University, where he earned a Bachelor Of Science in Community Development, Leo was called to serve as Lead Pastor of a church plant on the north side of Flint, MI named GOOD CHURCH.

Even though Flint has been named one of the most violent cities in the country, Leo & his wife feel that there is no better time and place to be in ministry in this so-called dying city. He believes ministry starts at home, while he and his wife “Mio” make it a priority to lead their family of five in confidence according to God’s plan.


Breakout Speakers

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AUSTIN FURMAN
Austin Furman grew up in Punxsutawney, PA where he attended the First Church of God with Mike Hammer as one of his Youth Pastors. He has been married to his beautiful wife for 7 years. They have a 3 year old daughter, Sullivan, and twin boys, Baron and Westin, who are 2 years old. Austin has been the Student Ministry Director at Tri County Church for four years. He loves spending time with his students in Velocity. He loves all Pittsburgh sports and he’s a huge superhero movie nerd, in case you see this red-bearded man and want a conversation idea.

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DAVID J HARDIE

David J Hardie is a 14 year youth ministry veteran who now spends his days traveling all over the country speaking to teenagers, training youth workers and selling Christian T-Shirts that he designs and produces. His storytelling abilities are as epic as his beard game.

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ANGELA MITCHELL
Angie, also known as Pastor Angie is married to Keith her incredible husband and best friend. The 2 of them have done Youth Ministry together since the day they met at Whitehall Camp as the Recreation Director and Camp Counselor. Angie & Keith have 2 children who are currently students at Anderson University. Angie’s favorite things to do are spending time playing Hand & Foot & Uno Flip with her family, walking (especially on the beach) & hiking with Keith.
Angie has a huge passion to lead and disciple students, helping them to become godly leaders wherever He takes them in life.

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KENTRELL SKEENS
Kentrell currently resides in the metropolitan area of Columbus.  Since the age of 16, Kentrell knew he would have a career in communications. After giving his heart to the lord, his greatest passion became to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ in a powerful and compelling way. Kentrell is a dynamic speaker and spoken word artist who blends these 2 skill sets together so that he can convey the love of Jesus in an awe inspiring way. Kentrell’s secret hobby is that he loves to do Disney jigsaw puzzles, he literally has a room in his home dedicated to puzzling. So if you enjoy doing puzzles then this is your guy to talk to!

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MATT SNEDDEN

Matt and his wife Tasha are from Clarion, PA. Life is crazier than ever with 3 kids all 5 and under. Matt has been the Youth Pastor at Trinity Point Church of God for the last 4 years. He’s passionate about sharing the truth of God’s word in a simple and practical way. In his free time, Matt likes to golf, play Fortnite and he’s 99% sure that he can beat you in a Ping Pong match.

November 19-21, 2021

Erie Bayfront Convention Center

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