Reggie and London have been married for 28 years and serve as Lead Pastors of Lifeline Church, a multi-cultural, multi-generational ministry. Lifeline Church operates through campuses in Cicero, IL, Chicago, IL, and multiple locations in Mexico. The Royals are deeply passionate about strengthening marriages and families, which is reflected in their platforms like Wise Men, Winning Women, and Married Life. They are authors of Married Life: Building a Divorce-Proof Marriage and lead events such as Communication Labs and Relational Investment Nights to equip couples with tools for success. Their first ministry is to each other and their three sons, Justin, Jaden, and Cordae.

Isaac and Brittney Watson are the founders of Encounter Worship Center in Park Forest, Illinois,a church dedicated to transforming cities, impacting generations, and converting hearts for Jesus Christ. Brittney is a worshiper and the founder of LeadHer Life, a community that empowers women to overcome obstacles and live fully in their God-given identity. Isaac is a dynamic teacher and leader, known for his practical, empowering messages and ministry that brings healing, deliverance, and miracles. Together, they reside in the south suburbs of Chicago with their children, Eden and Asher, working to inspire and uplift others through their faith and ministry.

Hasani and Danielle Pettiford are the co-founders of Couples Academy, specializing in affair recovery, divorce prevention, and enneagram personality pairing. With over 17 years of experience, they’ve worked with high-profile clients, including entertainers, athletes, and executives worldwide. Their intensives, retreats, and coaching programs have made a global impact, with appearances on NBC, BET, TLC, and more. As authors of several books, including The Audacity of Marriage and 7 Days of Extraordinary Sex,the Pettifords continue to inspire couples to strengthen their relationships. Married for 20 years, they are proud parents of four daughters.

Jon and Rachel Jones reside in the South Suburbs of Chicago. The two met at church, where their love began and have been happily married for almost 17 years. They have been blessed with seven beautiful children. Jon serves as the Worship Pastor at Community Christian Church in Naperville, IL. He is also a Worship artist making music, with many collaborations, including a part of Community Music. Rachel, on the other hand, serves her household homeschooling their children, directs the Learning Village Homeschool Co-op, and founded Loved Well Boxes LLC. They both lead the organization and worship team Atmosphere of Heaven, who have released two live recordings. Together, they continue to live out their faith, spreading love, music, and knowledge to all who cross their path.

Alan and Terrilyn Franklin have devoted their lives to serving God through music, ministry, and leadership. After nearly 30 years at Christian Life Center, they now pastor Blank Canvas Church, a restart of Hope Chapel of Oak Lawn as of October 1, 2024.

Alan, born into a musical family in Chicago, co-founded Muzicnet School of Music in 1995 and authored books on gospel music. He has led worship globally and founded the Selah Worship Conference to develop ministry skills.

Terrilyn, called to ministry at 17, has served in various roles, focusing on empowering leaders and gatekeepers. Together, they founded GROWTH Ministries International and are committed to their 35-year marriage, four daughters, and three grandsons.

Tony and Angie Gilmore, both hailing from St. Louis, are passionate about seeing their city transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Tony’s life motto, “add value to everyone you meet,” drives his vision to reach the lost, disenfranchised, and hurting. A graduate of St. Louis Christian College with a degree in Biblical Studies, Tony pioneered DCSports, an inner-city sports ministry reaching over 1,000 students annually.

Angie, a second-generation pastor with a degree in Business from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, leads the operational processes that help the Dream Center thrive. Together, their heart for leadership, community transformation, and family is evident in both their ministry and personal lives. They enjoy spending time with their six children, affectionately known as “The Brady Bunch.”