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 2026 Main Session Speakers

Drew Hyun

Cameron Cole

Chad Scruggs

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Carol Kaminski

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David A. Washington

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Vince Greenwald

Workshop Speakers + Panelists

Ben Birdsong

Bradley Blaylock

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Carol Kaminski

Chelten Carter

Curtis Dunlap

Clark Fobes

Danny Kwon, Ph.D.

Director of Youth Ministry Content + Cross Cultural Initiatives

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David A. Washington

Deborah Johnson

Ivy Lassiter

Joey Turner

Josh Hussung

Justin Wong

Melanie Beasley

Michael Goldstein

Monica Kim, Ph.D.

Nate Evans

Parker Hudson

Russ Ramsey

Skyler Flowers

Steve Eatmon

Stewart Swain

Terence Chatmon

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Vince Greenwald