Rooted Conference Speakers

NextGen Ministry Leaders Conference

ROOTED 2026

a gospel-centered conference for youth, children’s, and family ministers

October 22 – 24, 2026 | Nashville, TN

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Rooted 2025 Main Session Speakers

Jim Davis

Cameron Cole

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Rev. Joel E. Kim

Syler Thomas

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Liz Edrington

Chelten Carter

Workshop Speakers

Andrea Lee

Anna Meade Harris

Contributing Editor

Becca Heck

Brian Dye

Chelsea Kingston Erickson

Editor in Chief

Clark Fobes

Clayton Keenon

Danny Kwon, Ph.D.

Rooted Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Initiatives

Isaiah Marshall

Isaiah Marshall

Director of Ministry Development

Jared Kennedy

Jason Tarn

Jimmy Kim

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Rev. Joel E. Kim

Rev. Dr. John Gardner

Josh Newton

Justin Wong

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Liz Edrington

Melanie Beasley

Michael Goldstein

Rev. Dr. Mike McGarry

Monica Kim, Ph.D.

Samuel James

Skyler Flowers

Terrence Shay

Vince Greenwald