Our Speakers

Danny & Jessica Boggs

Danny Boggs is a native of Kennett, Missouri. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Freed-Hardeman University where the very best thing that happened was meeting Jessica. They married in 1992 and have enjoyed life together in North Carolina, Arkansas and Missouri. God has blessed them with three children and two grandchildren so far. Since 2005 they have worked with the Hillcrest Church of Christ in Neosho, Missouri. Danny loves the St. Louis Cardinals, Arkansas Razorbacks, barbecue, and ice cream (but not like he loves Jessica).

Steve & Stephanie Minor

Steve was born in Hollis, OK. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian with a degree in Youth Ministry in 1998. OC is where Steve met the love of his life, Stephani Jimenez, and they got married in 1996. The Lord gave them three amazing children - Daughter: Micah (husband, Joel Turner), Son: Mason, and daughter: Makenna. Steve & Stephani have worked for congregations in Texas and Oklahoma. Steve is the founder and director of Legacy Family Camp each October to equip and strengthen families as well as the MIGHTY Men’s Mentoring Conference each February to train and strengthen men to be leaders. Steve is currently the preaching minister for the Wylie Church of Christ in Wylie, Texas.

Rob & Nicole Whitacre

Rob Whitacre was born in Carbondale, Illinois. He was raised near San Antonio, TX, attending the Northern Oaks church of Christ. He married Nicole of Nashville, TN, in August of 1996. They have one daughter, Hannah and one son, Jared. He comes from a God-fearing family of preachers, elders, and Bible school teachers. His education includes San Antonio College, Abilene Christian University (classes offered at San Antonio College student center), Southwest School of Bible Studies (2-year diploma), Southwest School of Bible Studies (graduate certificate in Sacred History), and Southern Christian University (B.A.). He preached for the Poole church of Christ (KY) from 1997-2002, the Hillsboro church of Christ from 2002-2007, and the Willette church of Christ, in Red Boiling Springs, TN, from 2007-2018.In each of his works his evangelistic spirit has resulted in substantial growth. In 2018 he started and currently directs the House to House/Heart to Heart School of Evangelism where he and his family train 40 plus congregations annually how to grow. The school has grown with hundreds of congregations enrolled and over 5,000 baptisms recorded. He has produced, in accordance with World Video Bible School, several training videos on personal evangelism, including “Does It Matter,” a 60-minute Bible study, and “Believe the Bible” for non-believers. In addition, he has recorded an entire Bible study using “Back to the Bible at the studios of The Gospel Broadcasting Network that you can use for training the saved or teaching the lost. He has authored several books, including The Old Testament Simplified, The New Testament Simplified, Believe the Bible, Evangelism Simplified, Evangelism Visualized, How to Close the Study, and Reaching the Lost. He has co-authored Engage: Rethinking How We Walk Down the Aisle. He publishes an evangelism report titled “Reaching the Lost” that is sent to over 20,000 enrolled students, and an evangelism training video every week. He holds a private pilot’s license and loves to show people the beauty of God’s creation from above.

David Sproule

David Sproule is a native Floridian, born and raised in West Palm Beach. He attended Freed-Hardeman University, graduating with a degree in Bible. While at Freed- Hardeman, he met and married Traci Smith. David has been preaching the gospel since 1994, serving congregations in Tennessee and Florida. He has preached in gospel meetings, lectureships and workshops throughout the U.S. and in several foreign countries. David began working for the Palm Beach Lakes church of Christ in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1994 and became one of its fulltime evangelists in 1997. David and Traci have two daughters (Katie, married to Sam Ford, and Kelly) and one grandson (Caleb).

Westley & Shelley Hazel

Westley is married to his High School Sweetheart, Shelley. They have two adult children, Evie and Deacon. Westley is the pulpit minister for the Forrest Park church of Christ in Valdosta GA. He has a bachelor’s and master’s Degrees from Freed – Hardeman University. His has a Doctorate in Biblical Spiritual from Southern Seminary.

John & carla moore

A native of Dripping Springs, Texas, John has served as an evangelist, teacher, preacher and minister of the gospel for over 35 years. He and his wife Carla serve as the founders and directors of Bible Passages, a ministry dedicated to bringing the Bible to life through video content, articles, podcasts, speaking engagements, and study tours of the Bible lands. Our their mission is focused on training preachers, equipping the saints, defending the faith, and guiding souls to Jesus. John is an adjunct instructor at Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver, and both are active in participating in the Bear Valley mission. Currently they reside in Dripping Springs, Texas. Prior to his work with Bible Passages, John served as the pulpit minister for the Dripping Springs church of Christ, an instructor at the Southwest School of Bible Studies in Austin, and as a campus minister and director of the Bible chair at the University church of Christ in San Marcos, Texas. He is a certified public school teacher and a graduate of Southwest Texas State University, where he earned both a B.S. in Education and a Masters in Education degree in the department of Counseling and Psychological Services. John has also done postgraduate work at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Jerusalem University, Austin Graduate School of Theology, and Abilene Christian University where he was enrolled in the Master of Arts in Religious Studies program. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member of the Austin Graduate School of Theology teaching college accredited Bible classes in the Dripping Springs community.

Joe & Erin Wells

Joe Wells is a dynamic speaker and author who travels the country, inspiring youth and families at youth rallies, camps, men’s days, and gospel meetings. With a B.S. in Science, a preaching certificate from the Nashville School of Preaching, and a Master of Ministry from Freed-Hardeman University, Joe’s passion for ministry is evident in everything he does. He co-founded Kaio Publications and has written several impactful books. Beyond his writing and speaking engagements, Joe recruits for Freed-Hardeman's College of Biblical Studies and co-hosts The Hey Joe Show podcast with his wife, Erin. Married since 2001, Joe and Erin are the proud parents of four amazing kids: Colton, Michala, Camden, and Bennett.