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Josh Howard
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Rick Rusaw
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Jordan Ickes
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Breakout Speaker Biographies
Dr. Esther Hetrick grew up in the Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ branch of the Restoration Movement. She developed a heart for ministry from her preacher father, and a love for music from her mother, an elementary music teacher for over 30 years. Since 1989 she has taught on the faculty of Great Lakes Christian College, teaching music and worship ministry courses, private voice lessons, and directing choral and ensemble groups.
Todd Jones is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry at Great Lakes Christian College. Todd is nearing the end of his Doctor of Ministry degree at Emmanuel Christian Seminary and his research revolves around prayer and spiritual formation. Todd served in vocational for over 10 years before transitioning into his current role at GLCC.
Dr. Sam Long is the Professor of Old Testament and the Dean of Online Education at Great Lakes Christian College. He mostly focuses on Torah and ancient Near Eastern religious practice. He is married to Carrie and has 2 children, Elijah and Sophia. He enjoys soccer (favorite team Arsenal), disc golf, and pickleball.
Mahrley Parks is the head of the Psychology/Counseling program at GLCC and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of MI she co-owns a small private practice, The Counseling Center of Great Lakes, where she remains a practicing clinician. Mahrley was born and raised in Lake Odessa, MI where she currently resides with her young daughter and her mischievous-yet-dapper cat (known for wearing a bowtie on the daily). Her favorite pastimes are being in community with others, reading, dancing, and enjoying life at the lake.
Devin Robertson serves as the Lead Minister of Cornerstone Christian Church. In addition he serves as a Regional Director for Renew.org, serves as part of the leadership of the Michigan Christian Convention and is a board member for NCCE. Devin is the husband Sarah, and father of three.
Dr. Ed Rockett, a Chicago native, serves as the Associate Professor of Business Management at Great Lakes Christian College. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Lansing, MI, and has been in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years. Prior to coming to Lansing, Dr. Rockett spent 23 years in the financial services industry as a financial advisor, along with progressive roles in sales management, including roles as a managing partner and vice president. He shares his life and ministry with his wife Machea, and they are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Aaliyah and Amanda.
Matt Schantz and his wife, Beth, have four children and two grandchildren. He serves in church planting with New Churches of Christ Evangelism across the Great Lakes region and helps train movement leaders in India.
Dr. Charlie W. Starr is the Professor of English and Humanities at Great Lakes Christian College where he teaches composition, literature, film and the works of C. S. Lewis. Dr. Starr has published a dozen books and hundreds of articles and is a world renowned expert in the works of C. S. Lewis.
Dr. Frank Weller is the 10th President of Great Lakes Christian College (GLCC). Weller received a bachelor's degree from GLCC, a Master of Arts degree from Huntington University and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Bethel Seminary. Weller has a rich background in ministry and leadership. Prior to his presidency, Weller served churches in Kokomo, Crawfordsville and Butler, Indiana, then moved to Michigan to become the lead minister at South Lansing Church of Christ. Weller has also served as an adjunct professor at GLCC in the areas of Homiletics and Church Leadership.
Dr. Esther Hetrick grew up in the Independent Christian Church/Church of Christ branch of the Restoration Movement. She developed a heart for ministry from her preacher father, and a love for music from her mother, an elementary music teacher for over 30 years. Since 1989 she has taught on the faculty of Great Lakes Christian College, teaching music and worship ministry courses, private voice lessons, and directing choral and ensemble groups.
Todd Jones is the Academic Dean and Professor of Ministry at Great Lakes Christian College. Todd is nearing the end of his Doctor of Ministry degree at Emmanuel Christian Seminary and his research revolves around prayer and spiritual formation. Todd served in vocational for over 10 years before transitioning into his current role at GLCC.
Dr. Sam Long is the Professor of Old Testament and the Dean of Online Education at Great Lakes Christian College. He mostly focuses on Torah and ancient Near Eastern religious practice. He is married to Carrie and has 2 children, Elijah and Sophia. He enjoys soccer (favorite team Arsenal), disc golf, and pickleball.
Mahrley Parks is the head of the Psychology/Counseling program at GLCC and as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of MI she co-owns a small private practice, The Counseling Center of Great Lakes, where she remains a practicing clinician. Mahrley was born and raised in Lake Odessa, MI where she currently resides with her young daughter and her mischievous-yet-dapper cat (known for wearing a bowtie on the daily). Her favorite pastimes are being in community with others, reading, dancing, and enjoying life at the lake.
Devin Robertson serves as the Lead Minister of Cornerstone Christian Church. In addition he serves as a Regional Director for Renew.org, serves as part of the leadership of the Michigan Christian Convention and is a board member for NCCE. Devin is the husband Sarah, and father of three.
Dr. Ed Rockett, a Chicago native, serves as the Associate Professor of Business Management at Great Lakes Christian College. He also serves as the Senior Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Lansing, MI, and has been in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years. Prior to coming to Lansing, Dr. Rockett spent 23 years in the financial services industry as a financial advisor, along with progressive roles in sales management, including roles as a managing partner and vice president. He shares his life and ministry with his wife Machea, and they are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters, Aaliyah and Amanda.
Matt Schantz and his wife, Beth, have four children and two grandchildren. He serves in church planting with New Churches of Christ Evangelism across the Great Lakes region and helps train movement leaders in India.
Dr. Charlie W. Starr is the Professor of English and Humanities at Great Lakes Christian College where he teaches composition, literature, film and the works of C. S. Lewis. Dr. Starr has published a dozen books and hundreds of articles and is a world renowned expert in the works of C. S. Lewis.
Dr. Frank Weller is the 10th President of Great Lakes Christian College (GLCC). Weller received a bachelor's degree from GLCC, a Master of Arts degree from Huntington University and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Bethel Seminary. Weller has a rich background in ministry and leadership. Prior to his presidency, Weller served churches in Kokomo, Crawfordsville and Butler, Indiana, then moved to Michigan to become the lead minister at South Lansing Church of Christ. Weller has also served as an adjunct professor at GLCC in the areas of Homiletics and Church Leadership.