Aarron Schwartz

Aarron Schwartz and his wife Crystal have been married for ten years and have two children, Judah and Chayah. Aarron helped plant and is the pastor of Restoration Church in East Nashville, TN, and previously spent ten years speaking for both FUGE and Student life. He earned his Master’s Degree from Southwestern Seminary in 2000, and is passionate about letting the scriptures speak for themselves.

Allen "AL" Hollie, Jr.

Al Hollie is youth pastor and motivational speaker at The Greenforest Community Baptist Church. He is an author and founder of Urban Inspire Inc. He serves with Young Life Atlanta and as an educator, youth pastor, coach, mentor, and motivational speaker for the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, Atlanta Public Schools System and Dekalb County School System. Hollie’s mission is to reach a dying generation with the hope, love, and redemption power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He believes that one voice can spark one mind that can lead to the transformation of a generation.

Bill Stanley

Dynamic. Passionate. Relevant. Driven. These are just a few words that others use to describe Bill Stanley. He is a pastor with a true nomadic spirit with an incredible passion for life and love for all people. Marked by boldness and passion, Bill Stanley delivers uncompromising truth, through powerful communication skills that are practical, insightful and humorous. His talks are reaching the hearts of students and adults alike. His passion is full on, life changing discipleship. Bill believes our greatest victories come in surrender to God’s plan. Through the I AM NOMAD initiatives, Bill is networking with groups around the world to fight injustice, plant churches and take the gospel into every sector of society.

Billy Young

Billy Young serves as the Next Generation Ministries Lead Catalyst for the Florida Baptist Convention. With more than twelve years of experience in student ministry with the local church, he is passionate about seeing students surrender to Jesus’ plan for their lives, partnering with and mentoring next generation ministry leaders, and preaching the Gospel. He holds Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Education from the University of Florida, a Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Billy is married to Denise and is blessed to be the father of three daughters. Billy is a fervent fan of the Florida Gators, instilled in him as a backup quarterback of the 1996 National Champion football team. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys punishing himself by participating in triathlons.

Brian Jennings

Brian Jennings is the middle school pastor at First Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA (fbcw.org). Originally from Lynchburg, VA, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and Southeastern Seminary. He has served in local church and student ministry since 2005 and with FUGE Camps since 2004. He is married to Emily and they have three sons: Elliot, Benjamin, and Gideon. His goal is to make disciples who are transformed by the gospel, connected to the church, and engaged in mission. You can learn more about his ministry and view messages at ms.woodstockstudents.com.

Brian Owen

Brian Owen is a church planter and pastor in Boston, MA. He currently serves as the church planting resident at Charles River Church. He plans to launch (Grace City Church) in early 2019 in Fenway reaching residents and Boston University students. Prior to arriving in Boston he served as the College Pastor at New Vision in Murfreesboro, TN for over ten years. Brian and his wife, Katy, have two children, Clare who is 6 and Judson who is to be born in August. Brian is passionate about God’s story. You can catch up with him on Twitter or Instagram at @BrianMOwen

Chad Poe

Chad has been speaking biblical truth into students' lives for years. Chad believes in the importance of relationship and seeks to get to know people when he is away from the stage. Ultimately, Chad hopes to see students moved into a deeper relationship with Christ through the power of God's Word. In turn, those students will impact their community and world for Christ's sake. Chad is married to Hope and they have three sons (Shepherd, Charlie, and Alder) and a daughter (Noli).

Chris Lovell

Chris Lovell was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana.  He graduated from LSU-Shreveport while playing college basketball, and earned his Master’s Degree in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Chris is married to Amanda and they have three children, Paxton, Bowman and Kerrington.   Chris served for 18 years in Student Ministry (Germantown Baptist Church and Prestonwood Baptist Church) while coaching basketball at various levels each year.  God called Chris to pursue his love of coaching students in basketball on a full-time basis 7 years ago. Chris led a nationally ranked high school basketball program that won 5 consecutive Texas 5A State Championships and has placed student athletes at every level from the college ranks to the NBA.  Chris is currently entering his second year as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Bossier Parish Community College.  His true passion is impacting students’ lives and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Chris lives out this passion through speaking engagements to thousands of students every year at conferences and camps.

Cliff Jordan

Cliff serves as Lead Pastor of the church he and a small group of people planted in Richmond, VA. He is married to his wife April and they stay busy with their 3 kids. Before planting the church that he currently serves, he served in multiple ministry settings. Cliff has a passion for the Word, both in communicating it for life change and also digging into it for personal growth. His desire is to see God glorified as His Word is preached and lived out. Cliff is not interested in preaching about a religion full of rules but is passionate about preaching life change through experiencing God’s grace. His desire is to preach Jesus, always, only and forever Jesus.

Colby Flowers

Craig Barrack

Craig Barrack is a 20+ yr veteran of youth minister.  Craig has a Masters in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has taught at the collegiate level.  He has a talent for making the Bread of Life chewable for this generation, while being attentive to various learning styles while he speaks.  Be sure to check him out on Twitter - @craigbarrack1 and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/craigbarrack1 and his website www.simpleyouthspeaker.com

David Neace

David Neace lives in Myrtle Beach, SC and is the BCM Director at Coastal Carolina University. David has been married to his wife Amanda for five years, and both have a deep love for FUGE as they served multiple summers. Prior to serving at Coastal Carolina, David spent four years as the BCM director at Anderson University. David is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he has a deep passion to preach the Word of God and see God change lives. In his free time, David enjoys golfing, traveling the world, and reading.

David Quiroa

David Quiroa has been working with youth ministry for over 15 years.  He was the middle school pastor at Valley Baptist in Bakersfield, CA until October 1, 2017.  He felt led to pursue missions and will be residing in West Virginia.

Don McMurry

Don McMurry loves God’s word. Teaching Bible to middle school students at Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, TN, and pastoring a church bi-vocationally gives him the platforms to share his passion for the Scriptures. The more he teaches, the more he learns. The more he learns, the more he is amazed by God. Don and his wife Heather have four children that keep them constantly on the go!

Doug Collins

Doug Collins is the Student Pastor at Pathway Church in Redlands, CA. He graduated from California Baptist University with a BA in Christian Studies, and is currently working on his MDIV at Gateway Seminary. He has actively been involved in student ministry since 2002, and has served four different summers for FUGE. When not serving in ministry, he loves spending time with his wife Anna and son, Eli.

Duke Dismukes

Duke is a full-time, enthusiastic evangelist with a passion to convey the timeless principles and truths of the Word of God in an upfront, expository manner that students and adults are able to relate to, understand, and live out. “I want students and adults to fall deep in love with God and His Word so that they will live outside the comfort of their homes, friends, and church. I want them to take the Gospel of Christ to all peoples.” Duke, his wife Ashley, and their three children, live in Orlando, FL. Duke graduated from the University of Mobile with a Bachelor of Science degree in Christian Studies and is pursuing his Masters in Christian Education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Duke has served in student ministry for over 15 years as a Camp Pastor for Fuge Camps, Student Pastor, Volunteer Middle School Pastor, Camp and Development Director, Chaplain for inner city schools, and an evangelist. Through God, Duke has been able to speak to adults and students throughout the southeastern part of America through retreats, conferences, Disciple Nows, revivals, and camps.

Eric Geiger

Eric Geiger serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer at LifeWay Christian Resources, leading the LifeWay Resources Division.  Eric received his doctorate in leadership and church ministry from Southern Seminary. He is also a teaching pastor and a frequent speaker and consultant on church mission and strategy. Eric authored or co-authored several books including Creature of the Word and the best selling church leadership book, Simple Church. Eric is married to Kaye, and they have two daughters: Eden and Evie. During his free time, Eric enjoys dating his wife, playing with his daughters, and shooting basketball.

Erik Reed

Erik Reed is pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon TN. He speaks at numerous events throughout the year such as youth camps, D-Nows, marriage seminars, men’s retreats, and church planting training events. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Religious Studies & Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a MDiv. He is a published author of numerous books and Bible studies.

Evan Owens

Evan Owens serves as an Associate Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN. He leads the student ministry as a part of his role at his church. Evan is passionate about teaching and communicating the Word of God. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Biology and a Master's Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Pastoral Studies. Evan and his wife Megan have been married since November 2011. In his spare time, Evan enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with his family.

Gary Morgan

Gary Morgan does life in Nashville, TN with his wife of 18 years, Johni, his two daughters McKenna (11) and Story (7) and his dog Kramer. Gary pastors Mosaic, a community of faith in urban Nashville. You can check out Mosaic on the web at http://www.mosaicnashville.org/. Gary enjoys reading, conversation and laughter. He is an ongoing learner of culture and theology. He also really digs listening to stories about other’s spiritual journeys and reposting their thoughts on his blog.

Jared Richard

Jared is the Pastor of Mobilization at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston, TX. Jared joined the staff of CFBC in February of 2008 after spending 2 years in New Orleans, LA working on his Masters of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jared graduated from Louisiana State University in 2005 with a degree in English Literature and loves anything to do with LSU or South Louisiana. He finished his M.Div. at NOBTS in March of 2010 and is currently working on his Ph.D. in Preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C. He is married to Jordan and they have one son, Jude Micah. Jared has a passion for truth and relevance in a world that is in desperate need of hope. This passion is the driving force of his ministry and preaching, realizing the need for a resurgence of devoted followers of Christ in this generation for future generations. Jared’s desire is that all followers of Christ would cherish the gospel of Jesus Christ and seek to make it known to the ends of the earth for God’s glory.

Jason Gaston

Jason Gaston is Student Pastor at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham, NC. He is married to his wife Katie, and they have two children, Holt (4) and Annie (1). Around the Raleigh-Durham area, Jason is known as a Metro-Redneck as he loves to hunt/fish while at the same time enjoys sushi and ordering drinks from Starbucks. Jason loves college football, baseball, reading and hanging out with students. More than anything, Jason is passionate about seeing teenagers grasp the gospel and joining God in his mission of redeeming the world.

Jason Hale

Jason Hale serves as the Campus Pastor for the Rolling Hills Community Church Nolensville  campus. As a former Fuge staffer and director, Jason loves to see students connect to God and then be mobilized to join what He is doing in their communities and the world. Jason is a native Kentuckian and has a background in college ministry and event planning. Jason is a graduate of Morehead State University and The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Jaclyn currently live in the Nashville area and have one daughter, Evelyn June.

Jason McGuffie

Jason McGuffie is currently serving as Senior Pastor of FBC Tallulah, Louisiana where he has been since April of 2012. Prior to their move to Louisiana, Jason served as Youth Pastor for 10 years at two different churches in Mississippi. He and his wife Jessica will celebrated their 15th anniversary in June. They have two children, Zachary who is 10 and Zoe who will be 4 in September. He enjoys celebrating God’s creation with numerous outdoor activities, such as sports, and hunting. His call and heart’s desire is to preach and teach the life-changing Gospel to a world in desperate need of Jesus. He is looking forward to being part of this week at FUGE, and to see what God is going to do!

Jeff DeGiacomo

Jeff DeGiacomo is the Student Pastor at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In his 14 years of serving students and their families, his passion is to see students come to know and love Jesus with their heart, soul, and mind while living in complete obedience as they love others through prayer, service, and making disciples. Jeff and his wife Laura have two boys, Ryker and Keagan. He enjoys being outdoors, watching the OKC Thunder and the Oklahoma Sooners, all things Spiderman, and spending time with his family. He graduated with a Master of Divinity from Gateway Seminary and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry from Gateway Seminary.

Jeff Borton

Jeff Borton is the Next Generation Pastor at LongHollow Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. He is passionate about engaging students in discipleship and engaging them to live on mission.  Jeff and his wife, Jen, have 3 boys, enjoy the ocean and love Wake Forest football. Prior to Nashville, Jeff served at Christ Fellowship Miami for 12 years.

John Paul Basham

John Paul is the Student Specialist for the LifeWay Students Division. He served in the local church for 10 years before coming on staff at LifeWay and has a deep passion for the work of the church and its mission to make disciples. He is married to Crystal Basham and has two boys Levi and Titus.

Jon Harper

Jon Harper is a passionate communicator of THE WORD! He says, “It’s God’s Word that changes lives and I’m just here to share it.” Jon and his wife Teresa have been in ministry for 15 years. Jon played college football at Louisiana Tech and after getting his Masters at New Orleans Seminary served on staff as youth pastor for 11 years. He now travels and speaks all across the US. He is a sought-after preacher who has preached in 25 different states and can’t wait to hit the other 25!! (Hawaii would be nice!) He loves sports and movies of all kinds and loves to interact with students at every event he preaches. He believes more ministry is done off stage in building trust and relationships than is done on stage. His preaching is real, relevant, and filled with humor. Jon, Teresa, and their 3 children, Lexi-12, Wade-10, and Dylan-7 live an hour north of Houston in Willis, Texas.

Jordy McKaskle

Jordy McKaskle is Campus Pastor of North Monroe Baptist Church’s first ever satellite campus in Bastrop, LA. Before becoming a campus pastor, Jordy was a student pastor for over 7 years. Jordy has attended FUGE both as a student and as a leader. He was called to ministry as a teenager at MFUGE Belmont and has loved and appreciated FUGE camps ever since. Jordy graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and is currently pursuing his MDIV at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Jordy’s passion in life is to preach the Word of God with power, boldness, relevance, and love. He is married to Jessika (they met at church camp…it can happen). His hobbies include sports (football, basketball, baseball and ping-pong), reading, and hanging out with his wife and two dogs (Daisy and Lucy).

Kenneth Bruce

Dr. Kenneth Bruce serves as the Senior Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster, Alabama. Kenneth graduated with a B.S. in Communications from the University of Kentucky in 2004, received a M.A. in Christian Education degree from Southern Seminary in 2008, and a Doctorate degree in 2015. Kenneth is passionate about preaching the gospel, making disciples, leading and loving the local church, and taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Kenneth preaches Christ from the Scriptures enthusiastically, evangelistically, and clarity. Kenneth and his wife, Kristy, have 5 children: Noah, Adoniram, Asa, Nathan, & Ellie Ann. He has been serving on staff at Westwood since 2011.

Kris Dolberry

Kris Dolberry is a pastor, Bible teacher and dad of 3. He is married to Vanessa, his high school sweetheart. In 15 years of ministry, he has served in various roles across the country and has been involved in planting 8 churches. Kris is passionate about communicating God's Word with clarity and passion. He and his family live outside Nashville, Tennessee.

Landon Dowden

Landon Dowden is lead pastor of The Church at Trace Crossing in Tupelo, Mississippi. With the firm belief that the Gospel is the only hope for aligning our lives with God's Word, Landon is firmly committed to verse by verse exposition of the Bible, because "nothing is better for God’s people than God’s Word." Landon yielded his own life to Christ at the age of eight while growing up in Louisiana. After finishing with a Bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University, Landon furthered his studies with three graduate-level degrees (Master of Divinity, Master of Theology and Doctorate of Philosophy) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, LA. He is married to Tara and father to Arabella, Adalaide, Adoniram & Alastair. Leading and shepherding his family is a great priority to Landon, as is making disciples through preaching, mentoring, biblical counseling, and through living life together in the power of the Gospel. Some of Landon's hidden talents are humming and beatboxing simultaneously, rapping part of Psalm 23 in Hebrew, being a national record holder for Jump Rope for Heart, and still being able to remember the “cheat code” to Contra on Nintendo.

Mark Turner

Mark loves Fuge and has worked through the years as a video producer, musician, bible study leader, and speaker. He has served churches in Virginia and North Carolina as a worship leader and now as a Pastor of Family Ministry and speaks at various conferences and events. He is finishing a PhD in Biblical Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Mark is married to Whitney. They have a son named Jackson, a daughter named Abigail, and a dog named Jetta. Mark is an unabashed comedy nerd, cinephile, and renaissance man. He dabbles in music, reading, writing, and beard-growing. His greatest desire is to proclaim the awe-inspiring and life-changing truth of God’s word.

Matt Lawson

Matt is the Lead Pastor of Story City Church in Burbank, CA. He is the author of a book on leadership as well as contributing author to four other books. Before planting Story City, Matt served in student ministry for 14 years, most recently at First Baptist Woodstock in Atlanta. Matt graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Accounting as well as a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Seminary. He has also completed work towards a Master of Theology from Southeastern Seminary. Matt has been married to his wife Laura for 12 years and they have three children, Deacon (8), Eden (7), and Roman (3).

Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor serves as the Director of UK-USA Ministries and Tees Valley Youth for Christ. He also serves as the lead Pastor of The Vine Church Teesside. He and his wife, Kookie have been married for nearly 34 years and they have four children. Mike and Kookie currently live in Stockton-on-Tees in the United Kingdom where they have served since 2011. Prior to living and serving in England, Mike was a Youth Pastor in the United States for 31 years. You can find out more about Mike and the ministry he leads at www.uk-usaministries.com .

Moses Caesar

Moses serves as Minister to Young Adults and Single Adults at First Baptist Church, Midland, Texas. He loves driving, snowboarding and meeting new people. Moses believes everyone is so loved by God that being friends with people and caring for people is a way to love God back.   At the age of seven, Moses immigrated to Texas from India with his parents and two siblings. His family celebrates a rich Christian heritage dating back six generations highlighted by Moses’ grandmother’s grandfather serving as the first Indian pastor of their missionary founded hometown church. Moses accepted Christ as Savior at the age of ten in Sunday School. His life verse, Galatians 2:20 and a phrase from youth camp, “God wants a relationship and not just a religion,” have shaped his spiritual development. Moses earned a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. He served on church staffs in Texas, California and Tennessee as youth, college or singles minister. Moses also served as Campus Pastor at Baptist Universities in California and Alabama. For the last seven years, Moses as been involved in a full-time speaking ministry communicating biblical truths to all age groups all across the US. Along with his diverse background and experience, Moses’ journey as a single adult uniquely shapes his heart and passion for ministry.

Nate Dooley

Nate dooley is the Next Gen Pastor at Church Unlimited in Corpus Christi, TX.  Nate oversees all 8 campuses of student ministry, college ministry, and the internship program.  He graduated from the University of Louisville and Southern Seminary. He married his best friend, Stacie 10 years ago. If he is not 4-wheeling with his 8 year old, curly red-headed, fireball, of a son, Deakon or taking his 9 year old teenager, London out on a date, then he is throwing his 1 year old, Aspen Joy, up the air... She is already a thrill seeker. He loves hanging out with students, reading, and also buying and selling absolute junk on Craigslist. You can find Nate online, @natedooley.

Nate Edmondson

Nate Edmondson is the High School Pastor at Highlands Community Church in Renton, WA outside Seattle. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing a M.Div. from Western Seminary. He loves sports, music, good food and good conversation. You can follow Nate on twitter @NateEdmondson.

Patrick Stalnaker

Patrick Stalnaker serves as the Student and Families Pastor at First Baptist Church of Kettering in Dayton Ohio.  He has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Florida, a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing the Doctor of Ministry degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Patrick and his wife, Anne, have three children Adeline who is 9, Carson who is 6 and Brayden who is 4.  Patrick’s desire is to impact the lives of teenagers with the Gospel and to lead them to take the Gospel from the neighborhoods to the nations.

Paul Cunningham

Paul Cunningham is the Pastor for College and Young Adults at Pinelake Church in Brandon, MS. He has also served in a variety of roles in churches in Washington D.C., North Carolina, and Alabama as a student and NextGen pastor. Paul’s passion is to see a generation rise up that is passionate for Jesus and that spreads that passion to others. He believes this generation is desperate for a calling worth living and dying for, not just more rules to live by. To this end he loves investing in staff and volunteers and equipping parents to win at home. Paul, Amy, and their three children – Nate, Kyleigh, and Emma – live in Brandon, MS, just outside of Jackson. He loves to spend time in the mountains, watch sports, and read and write extensively.

Scott Hill

Scott is the Mission Pastor of North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC. He is married to Emily and they have two children, Lucy and Amos. Before coming to North Side, they served with the International Mission Board among the Hausa people of West Africa. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication from William Carey University and a Master's degree in Global Leadership and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA.

Scott Huff

Scott Huff serves as the Student Pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Hannibal LaGrange University and a Master’s of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Scott and his wife, Lori, had their first child, Carly, in August of 2014. Scott has a calling on his life to impact the lives of teenagers with the Gospel and to lead them to strengthen their faith for use in an ever-changing world. He has been a FUGE camp pastor since 2011 and is aggressive in the area of campus ministry as a mission field for teenagers. You can follow him on Twitter: @scotthuff

Stephen Dervan

Stephen Dervan is the Associate Pastor of Preaching & Prayer at Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, Ga. Stephen preaches regularly at Sherwood and speaks at several events each year from camps, d-nows, retreats, and beyond. Committed to strong Biblical teaching, he also uses his unique sense of humor to connect with his audience while pointing out application in our lives. He believes that God’s Word is alive and just as relevant today as the day it was written. Having spent over 13 years as a student pastor, he knows the importance of student ministry especially in the critical days we now live in. He has been married to Rebecca for over 14 years and God has blessed them with 5 children. Stephen, Becca, Cade, Cole, Casen, Carrington, and Caylor live in Albany, GA.

Tim Bertram

Tim Bertram is a gifted speaker and artist. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Mid-Continent University in Mayfield, KY and his Master’s Degree from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN. Tim uses his talents as an artist to encourage and challenge listeners to follow an incredible and radical God to anywhere He will take them. Tim’s mission statement is to follow God anywhere, serve all and use your gifts to grow the Kingdom. Tim has an art ministry called “God’s Graffiti” and has painted at many camps, concerts and events. Tim, his wife Sherry, and two children, Victoria and Tanner live and serve in Paducah, Kentucky.

Travis Agnew

Travis Agnew is the Senior Pastor of Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. Married to Amanda, Travis is also the father of two sons and one daughter. Travis graduated from North Greenville University with a B.A. in Christian Studies and a Music minor. Earning a M.Div. and D.Min. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his doctoral focus was on family discipleship. In addition to authoring Freshman 15, Don’t Drop Your Kids Off at Church, and 5 Worship Team Killers, he has also developed LifeWay curriculum with the Kendrick Brothers including the studies The Battle Plan for Prayer, Honor Begins at Home, The Love Dare for Parents, and The Resolution for Men Bible Study. He blogs frequently about faith and family at travisagnew.org.

Trey Smith

Trey and his wife Shannon live in south Fort Worth, TX, and have been married for 10 years. They have four kids - Ray, Chandler, Elinor, and Piper. Trey has spent the last 14 years serving students, first as a youth pastor and now as a high school science teacher. While a native Texan, he has been able to travel the country proclaiming the excellencies of Christ, and has been partnering with FUGE since 2009. The main goals of Trey's preaching is for students to encounter the glory of God through the truths of the Scripture.

Troy Rackliffe

Troy grew up in Southwest Florida and graduated from Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennesee. After college, he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated in 1992. Troy has worked for over 20 years in student ministry and is very familiar with the struggles and temptations that students face daily. Recently he has had the opportunity to speak at youth camps in Latvia and has written several student discipleship books. Troy’s hobbies are sand volleyball and golf and, he has a passion for reaching the lost and discipling Christians. Troy is now pastoring Glade Community Church in Daniels, West Virginia.

Troy Temple

Troy has served the local church for over 25 years as a pastor and a trainer. He’s served on church staffs in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky and Indiana. He also taught youth ministry on the faculty and staff at Liberty University for six years. He has a passion to train leaders for global youth ministry and equip parents to raise kids that love God and serve His mission. He continues to serve local church ministries by speaking, training, and consulting in youth and family ministry. Troy is actively involved in developing formal youth ministry at seminaries in Mexico, Ukraine, Nepal, and Indonesia where he has taught as a guest professor. In 2013, He returned back to Liberty University after 11 years at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY, serving as Associate Dean for Masters Studies, Associate Professor of Youth & Family Ministry, and Executive Director of the International Center for Youth & Family Ministry. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Family Ministry. He now serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs in the School of Divinity at Liberty. He and his wife Karla live in Forest, VA with their two daughters...one is high school and one in college. B.S.-Church Ministries, M.A.-Youth & Family Ministry, Liberty University; Ph.D.- Leadership & Family Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Wil Moore

Wil Moore is currently serving as High School pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN. He has a Masters degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Wil has a strong passion for the next generation. He specifically focuses on investing, inspiring, and encouraging high school students and challenging them to radically live out their faith. Wil is married to Amy, is an avid Yankees fan, and pulls for the Razorbacks on Saturdays. You can follow Wil on Instagram or Twitter @wilmoore21  

Will Snipes

Will Snipes lives in Travelers Rest, SC and is a 6th grade Language Arts teacher at Blue Ridge Middle School in nearby Greer, SC. He is also Boys Head Tennis Coach at Blue Ridge High School. Will is a former Teacher of the Year at Blue Ridge Middle School and for all of Greenville County Schools. Will has served in roles such as Camp Pastor and Director the past 21 summers for Fuge Camps, serving at locations throughout the United States as well as in the countries of Wales, Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Canada. On the weekends, he frequently travels to different churches throughout the country to speak at youth retreats and conferences. He enjoys running and has completed five marathons. He also enjoys leading Bible studies for groups of teenage guys and taking them on many hiking and backpacking adventures. In addition, Will writes for LifeWay publications such as Essential Connection magazine and Living With Teenagers.