Chris Atwell
Dwayne Bond
Eric Mason
Derek Mondeau
Dr. Eric Mason, Co-founder & Lead Pastor
Epiphany Fellowship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Eric Mason is known for articulating and proclaiming the gospel with clarity, passion, and, authority at churches and conferences nationally. He serves on the boards of the Acts 29 network and Reach Life Ministries. In addition, to serving at Epiphany Fellowship, he is an adjunct professor at Biblical Theological Seminary. Dr. Mason received his Master of Theology form Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM 2000) as well as a Doctorate degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (DMin, May 2007). Dr. Mason and his wife, Yvette, have two sons, Immanuel and Nehemiah. www.epiphanyfellowship.org
Chris Atwell, Founder & Lead Pastor
Portico Church, Charlottesville, Virginia
Following ten years on staff at churches in Virginia and California, Chris returned to his hometown to plant Portico Church, with a mission of creating churches for future generations. In 2008, Portico moved into the city, embracing racial reconciliation as one of its primary missional distinctives. God has given Chris a passion for reconciliation, believing in the power of the Gospel to bridge racial divides. Chris holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Moody Bible Institute. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three daughters, Caroline, Ainsley, and Kelsey.
www.porticocville.org
Dwayne Bond, Founder & Lead Pastor
Wellspring Church, Charlotte, North Carolina
While living in Upper Marlboro, a Maryland suburb outside of Washington DC, Dwayne was burdened by God to relocate to the suburbs of South Charlotte to plant a multi-ethnic expression of the gospel. He is a graduate of University of Maryland, College Park; Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and Capital Bible Seminary. He has been married to his beautiful wife and best friend Leslie for 20 years. God has blessed them with three wonderful children: Jarami (16), Imani (12), and Kamin (8). www.wellspring-community.org
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship & One Way, Charlottesville, VA
Derek graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MDIV 2001) and now lives in Charlottesville, VA with his wife Sue, where they are both on staff with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Virginia. Over the last four years, they have served the students of One Way, a predominantly African-American fellowship at the University of Virginia. God has given Derek and Sue a heart for renewal of the city and the university. They expect their first child in early 2010. www.virginiaiv.com
