To The Gathering – a transformative experience hosted by Golan Lindsay, the new president & CEO of Christ For The Nations in Dallas, TX. Energized with a fresh vision and a renewed passion to see lives deeply impacted by the captivating presence of God, The Gathering is more than a conference — it’s a divine invitation to Refresh, Recharge, and Relaunch those who are seeking for more of God in a multicultural community of like-minded believers. Join us for a powerful time of worship, prophetic ministry, healing, deliverance, and spiritual renewal as we press in together for a move of God that equips us to bring lasting change in our homes, communities, and beyond.
Speaker: Kyle Coe
About the speaker: Kyle Coe is a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of experience in both for-profit and non-profit leadership. A 1998 graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute, Kyle currently advises the executive team at CFNI and serves as board treasurer for multiple religious non-profit organizations. He holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and is completing his doctorate in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University..
About the session: This session will provide practical guidance on how churches and ministries can establish strong financial foundations. With insights drawn from over 20 years in both corporate and non-profit leadership, Kyle will explore budgeting, accountability, and financial strategy to support healthy, mission-driven growth.
Speaker: Connie McKenzie
About the speaker: Connie McKenzie: Connie serves CFNI as Director of Children & Family Ministries, including giving oversight and teaching in the Children & Family Major and directing Kids for the Nations Summer Camps. Each year she leads students on Journey Mission Outreaches to the uttermost parts of the earth.
About the session: As parents and ministry leaders, we must be intentional about raising leaders. Discover practical ways to develop your children and ministry teams into effective leaders.
Speaker: Quinton Carter
About the speaker: Quinton Carter is an apostolic visionary, an author, and a gifted communicator. After radically encountering the Lord in 2008, he committed to give all of his life for God’s Kingdom. Quinton has served in various roles over 15 years of ministry, including: Director of Youth For The Nations, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Executive Pastor, Director of School of Ministry, Bible College Teacher, and more. He has an ability to communicate across cultures, ages, and generations with great simplicity and depth.
About the session: Why do we believe young people can’t handle the full truth of the Word of God? We find that many times, schools and universities are placing a greater demand on a young person’s ability to understand than those that preach the Gospel every week. This session is designed to help equip leaders to preach the Word of God for today’s generation without sacrificing the depth, power, and truth that changes lives.
Speaker: Jonathan Lewis
About the speaker: Jonathan Lewis serves as the Executive Pastor of Worship & Prayer at UPPERROOM Church in Dallas, Texas. Rooted in a small-town upbringing in Mabank, TX, he grew up immersed in church ministry—his mother led worship—and felt called into worship leadership from an early age. Jonathan guides volunteers and seasoned musicians with a shepherd’s heart, emphasizing that worship is more than songs—it’s a lifestyle of listening for God’s voice. He blends tradition and innovation to foster spirit-led gatherings while ensuring excellence in every moment.
About the session: This session will explore the practical side of worship leadership—how to create structure that supports spontaneity. Topics will include scheduling, rehearsal flow, team communication, and managing the tension between preparation and Spirit-led moments. Attendees will gain tools to lead with clarity, build healthy teams, and cultivate a worship environment marked by both excellence and authenticity.
Speaker: Adam Bostic
About the speaker: Adam Bostic is a 2005 graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute. He studied in the School of Frontier Missions program, completed it, and immediately launched with his family into full time missions. The Bostics served as missionaries for 15 years with their four children in the Amazon Region of Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. There they founded a CFNI associated Bible School, a missionary homeschool cooperative, built many churches, and a missionary training camp. Adam holds a Master’s degree in World Missions and Cross Cultural Studies and he currently serves at Christ For The Nations as the Institute Missions Manager and Outreach Supervisor.
About the session: What does it take to truly send missionaries well? In this breakout session, Adam Bostic will explore the often-overlooked foundations of successful missionary sending. Drawing from 15 years of experience in the Amazon and a lifetime call to the nations, Adam will share practical insights on how churches, leaders, and individuals can effectively equip, support, and release laborers into the global harvest. If your heart beats for the nations, this session will challenge and inspire you to engage with missions at a deeper level.
Speaker: Chris McRae
About the speaker: Chris McRae is the Senior Pastor of Sojourn Church in Carrollton, TX, where he has served for over 25 years in various ministry roles. Raised in a ministry family in Northwest Arkansas, Chris felt called to church leadership from a young age. After attending Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas—where he met his wife, Vanessa—he began his journey at Sojourn, working in children’s, youth, and family ministries before becoming Senior Pastor. Chris holds a degree from The King’s University and earned his Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University in 2023. He is the author of Shot In The Dark (2022) and Success in Succession (2024).
About the session: In this breakout session, Pastor Chris will explore the vital connection between church leadership and caring for the flock. Drawing from biblical principles, he will discuss how shepherding the church goes beyond administration, centering on discipleship and spiritual growth. Leaders are called not only to guide, but to nurture, creating an environment where believers are equipped and empowered to follow Christ. Pastor Chris will share practical insights on leading with humility, compassion, and intentionality. This session will inspire and equip church leaders to see discipleship as the heart of effective leadership.
Speaker: Kyle Coe
About the speaker: Kyle Coe is a seasoned finance executive with over two decades of experience in both for-profit and non-profit leadership. A 1998 graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute, Kyle currently advises the executive team at CFNI and serves as board treasurer for multiple religious non-profit organizations. He holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and is completing his doctorate in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University.
About the session: This session will provide practical guidance on how churches and ministries can establish strong financial foundations. With insights drawn from over 20 years in both corporate and non-profit leadership, Kyle will explore budgeting, accountability, and financial strategy to support healthy, mission-driven growth.”
Speaker: Connie McKenzie
About the speaker: Connie serves CFNI as Director of Children & Family Ministries, including giving oversight and teaching in the Children & Family Major and directing Kids for the Nations Summer Camps. Each year she leads students on Journey Mission Outreaches to the uttermost parts of the earth. She is passionate about training and equipping leaders in ministry to children throughout the US and around the world.
About the session: There is no greater Joy than knowing your children walk in truth. Let’s examine ways to combat the world’s influence and raise children who walk in truth and embrace the full life God has for them.
Speaker: Quinton Carter
About the speaker: Quinton Carter is an apostolic visionary, an author, and a gifted communicator. After radically encountering the Lord in 2008, he committed to give all of his life for God’s Kingdom. Quinton has served in various roles over 15 years of ministry, including: Director of Youth For The Nations, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, Executive Pastor, Director of School of Ministry, Bible College Teacher, and more. He has an ability to communicate across cultures, ages, and generations with great simplicity and depth.
About the session: We are in a current culture and world with challenges and issues that we have never seen before. Gen Z and Gen Alpha are unlike any previous generations, simply because they’ve been born and raised in a world that has never been without the internet. The implications of this in our current society are very significant and must be understood; especially for those called to reach this generation today. If we can posture and position ourselves to learn and understand the next generation, then we can also be most effective in seeing them transformed.
Speaker: Naomi Cantwell
About the speaker: Naomi Amara Cantwell, has been profoundly transformed by the love and leadership of Jesus Christ. A graduate of Christ For the Nations Bible Institute in Dallas, TX, Naomi had a personal encounter with the Lord when she was young, alone in her room. During this encounter, He gifted her with music as a way to connect with Him. For many years, Naomi cherished these intimate moments of worship with just her and the Lord. Over the past decade she has felt called to share this gift with others, leading them in worship.
About the session: This begins and ends at the feet of Jesus. We can write beautiful songs, have powerful services, learn practical skills, fine tune our instruments and while all of this is good, the thing that makes it all valuable in His Kingdom, is doing all these things from the place of abiding. In this class we will talk about abiding with the Lord, honoring the secret place and navigating through some common pitfalls we find in the space of worship leading.
Speaker: Adam Bostic
About the speaker: Adam Bostic is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute. He studied in the School of Frontier Missions program, completed it, and immediately launched with his family into full time missions. The Bostics served as missionaries for 15 years with their four children in the Amazon Region of Peru, Brazil, and Colombia. There they founded a CFNI associated Bible School, a missionary homeschool cooperative, built many churches, and a missionary training camp. Adam holds a Master’s degree in World Missions and Cross Cultural Studies and he currently serves at Christ For The Nations as the Institute Missions Manager and Outreach Supervisor.
About the session: Mobilizing the local church to reach its own community is often the first and most essential step in fulfilling the Great Commission. In this session, Adam Bostic will unpack strategies for activating believers to live missionally right where they are. With years of frontline experience and a passion for equipping the Church, Adam will offer practical tools to help leaders and members alike break out of the pews and into the harvest. Discover how to cultivate a culture of outreach that transforms neighborhoods and cities for Christ.
Speaker: Josh Brown
About the speaker: Josh Brown has served in ministry since 1993, after being born again and called to serve. A 1996 graduate of Christ for the Nations, Josh and his wife, Leslie, planted Overflow Church in Grand Prairie, TX, in 2012, where they continue to lead today. With a background in worship and youth ministry, Josh also spent nearly two decades pastoring in various Texas cities and cultivating strong leadership cultures. A proud Texan, Josh enjoys coffee, barbecue, and the outdoors. He’s also a graphic designer and former CFNI instructor who now helps churches and businesses with branding.
About the session: Discover how to cultivate a thriving church culture and leadership environment that fosters long-term health and organic growth. This session will explore how clearly defined values and intentional leadership systems lay the groundwork for sustainable ministry impact.
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Corey Russell is a passionate voice calling the Church to deep intimacy with Jesus, fervent intercession, and a longing for His return. Since his radical conversion in 1997, Corey has dedicated his life to prayer and revival, spending over 18 years at the International House of Prayer (IHOP-KC), where he led prayer and worship, taught, and mentored emerging leaders. Now based in Denver, CO, Corey serves on the pastoral team at House Denver and leads Burning & Shining Lamp Ministries. He has authored nine books, released six prayer albums, and equips believers worldwide through his online platform, Corey Russell Online, and the Nasharite School of Prayer. His ministry is marked by a prophetic call to raise up messengers who burn with the revelation of Jesus and shape history through prayer. Corey resides in Denver with his wife, Dana, and their three daughters.
Isaiah Saldivar experienced a radical transformation on January 12, 2011, after years of running from God in pursuit of status, success, and pleasure. Depressed and searching for meaning, he reluctantly attended a church service in Modesto, CA—only to encounter the power of God in a life-altering way. Hearing God speak audibly, “I am going to use you to preach the gospel to every nation,” Isaiah surrendered his life completely that night. Within days, he began hosting prayer meetings in his home that grew into a revival movement called The Awakening 209, which drew 400–500 people weekly and lasted from 2011 to 2019. Marked by deliverance, healing, and the tangible presence of God, these meetings spread the fire of revival throughout California and beyond.
Sean is the Co-Director of Sean and Christa Smith Ministries. With over three decades of ministry experience, Sean has been involved in university outreaches, overseas missions, numerous conferences, Bible schools, and has been a forerunner in equipping the Body of Christ in prophetic evangelism. He has authored four books, including his most recent, Prophetic Evangelism: The Legacy Edition. His heart burns to see an outpouring of the Spirit transform this nation. Sean is married to Christa and is the father of two children, Brandon and Brittany. He loves reading and training in MMA. Sean resides in San Ramon, CA, and travels full-time, evangelizing the nations and equipping and revitalizing God’s people for the next great awakening.
Jason is a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX, and has been in ministry since 1996. He has traveled to ten different nations, proclaiming the Kingdom of God and witnessing people saved, healed, and delivered. His heart is for the lost to come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and for leaders to be trained and equipped to bring the light of the Gospel to a lost and dying world. He firmly believes in evangelism and demonstrating the Kingdom of God with power and authority through the Holy Spirit. Jason and his wife, Lilian, were married in 1999 and have been blessed with four children.
