Mainstage Speaker : Adam Rentas
Adam Rentas
Adam 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:
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!
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.
Matt Snedden
"Punch Fear in the Face"
Matt and his wife Tasha are from Clarion, PA. They have 4 kids, Judah, Myka, Cyrus and Noa. Matt is the Youth Pastor at Trinity Point Church of God. 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 and play video games. He was greatly impacted by THIRST during his High School years and is excited to come back and share with all of you.
Matt and his wife Tasha are from Clarion, PA. They have 4 kids, Judah, Myka, Cyrus and Noa. Matt is the Youth Pastor at Trinity Point Church of God. 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 and play video games. He was greatly impacted by THIRST during his High School years and is excited to come back and share with all of you.
Brooke Ramos
"Why Jesus? Why Christianity?"
Brooke is the wife of Joshua Ramos and the mother of Rilian and Rohen Ramos. She has the privilege of being the youth ministry director at North Apollo Church of God and serving on the THIRST 2024 planning team. Outside of Jesus and her family, she enjoys lots of iced coffee, anything pickle flavored, dungeons and dragons and creating artwork with biblical themes. Her favorite verse is Luke 19:10
Brooke is the wife of Joshua Ramos and the mother of Rilian and Rohen Ramos. She has the privilege of being the youth ministry director at North Apollo Church of God and serving on the THIRST 2024 planning team. Outside of Jesus and her family, she enjoys lots of iced coffee, anything pickle flavored, dungeons and dragons and creating artwork with biblical themes. Her favorite verse is Luke 19:10
Keith Mitchell
"Be a Buffalo"
Keith, a proud husband and father, loves the Lord with all his heart. He has been in education for over 20 years and has been an ordained pastor working with teens for over 30 years. Keith has served churches in Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. He currently has combined these two roles and works as a pastor at New Beginnings Church of God, who works with interns and residents who are learning what it means to serve Christ in Vocational ministry. Keith enjoys biking and going for walks with his wife Angie during his free time.
Keith, a proud husband and father, loves the Lord with all his heart. He has been in education for over 20 years and has been an ordained pastor working with teens for over 30 years. Keith has served churches in Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. He currently has combined these two roles and works as a pastor at New Beginnings Church of God, who works with interns and residents who are learning what it means to serve Christ in Vocational ministry. Keith enjoys biking and going for walks with his wife Angie during his free time.