Mainstage Speaker : Adam Rentas
Adam Rentas is the Student Ministries Pastor at First Church of God in St. Joseph, Michigan, joining the staff in 2016. Originally desiring to be a Seattle Firefighter, Adam felt a call to ministry in 2002 and entered into ministry as a Youth Pastor in June of 2003. In addition to Michigan, he has served congregations in Northern California and Florida. In late 2018, Adam became the Director of Student Ministries for US & Canada for Church of God Ministries, helping to oversee Student Ministry across North America as well as the International Youth Convention (IYC). Adam is passionate about introducing students to Jesus and empowering the next generation of Christ-centered disciples. Adam and his wife Rachel were married in 2003 and have four amazing children. He enjoys time with his family, hunting and fishing, and playing softball.
Breakout Speakers:
Kentrell Skeens
"Keeping Faith Beyond High School"
Kentrell, his lovely wife Bethani, and their daughter RyDell currently reside in the metropolitan area of Columbus, Ohio. 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. Apart from loving Jesus, Kentrell takes great joy in being a father and connecting with his family.
Kentrell, his lovely wife Bethani, and their daughter RyDell currently reside in the metropolitan area of Columbus, Ohio. 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. Apart from loving Jesus, Kentrell takes great joy in being a father and connecting with his family.
Megan Glassman
"Physical and Spiritual Fitness: The Adventure of a Lifetime"
Living near Erie, PA with her husband Ron and two German Shepherds, Megan “Meggols” Glassman grew up attending Thirst as a student and she cannot wait to see what God does this year!
With a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Megan has spent most of her life as an athlete in various sports and activities, competing in swimming, tennis, track & field, water polo, and her favorite - rugby. Since graduating from Grove City College in 2015, Megan played rugby for a season and competed in a 100 mile bike race, marathon, 50k mountain ultramarathon, obstacle beach run, and triathlons of various distances, including an Ironman 70.3. But don’t be fooled by this list of athletic accomplishments - it was not by her own strength. By God’s grace, He is taking Megan on a physical fitness journey symbolic of the ups and downs of her spiritual journey. You’ll hear some of her craziest stories, each with an undeniable correlation to the words of Scripture describing our walk (or run!) with God. Wait til you hear the one with the cows!
Living near Erie, PA with her husband Ron and two German Shepherds, Megan “Meggols” Glassman grew up attending Thirst as a student and she cannot wait to see what God does this year!
With a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Megan has spent most of her life as an athlete in various sports and activities, competing in swimming, tennis, track & field, water polo, and her favorite - rugby. Since graduating from Grove City College in 2015, Megan played rugby for a season and competed in a 100 mile bike race, marathon, 50k mountain ultramarathon, obstacle beach run, and triathlons of various distances, including an Ironman 70.3. But don’t be fooled by this list of athletic accomplishments - it was not by her own strength. By God’s grace, He is taking Megan on a physical fitness journey symbolic of the ups and downs of her spiritual journey. You’ll hear some of her craziest stories, each with an undeniable correlation to the words of Scripture describing our walk (or run!) with God. Wait til you hear the one with the cows!