Andrew Branham

Andrew Branham

Andrew is the Family Pastor at Hill City Church, and the founder of Vantage Storytelling Co: a non-profit production company that brings the Bible to life through film. He has been in youth ministry for the last 15 years, and believes there is nothing more important than investing in the next generation. He has two […]

Nathan Boldt

Nathan Boldt

Nathan Boldt has been in the preaching ministry for 25 years since the age of 18. He is the founder and Lead Minister of a parachute church plant (Venture Christian Church) in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston, TX, which has experienced fast growth among the unchurched community. Previous to his current ministry, he was […]

Doug Smith

Doug Smith of thatdougsmith.com

Doug offers an insider’s perspective on the power of technology, informed by over three decades of software development experience and a lifetime of Bible study. As a software developer, Doug has served Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, government agencies, and media personalities. He’s currently an Android-focused engineer with Covenant Eyes and a proud ambassador for […]

David Stine

David Stine

David began working at IDES in 2016 and has served in the role of the Executive Director since 2021. He ministered at nonprofit orgs in Idaho and New Mexico prior to joining the IDES team. David has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Literature from Ozark Christian College and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from […]

Tamara Turner

Tamara Turner

Tamara is the CEO of Quality Education Academy, top charter school, leading the way in culturally-responsive education. Having taught Pre-K-12th grade for 22 years and being a principal for 15 years, she mentors the youth social activist group “TRUTH Movement” in which she encourages youth to become empowered through civic engagement/community uplift. After teaching from […]

Jeremy Jennings

Jeremy Jennings

Jeremy serves as the Groups Minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. He has been a part of the staff of Oak Hills Church since 2015 serving in various roles. Jeremy holds a Master’s in Divinity from the Church of God Theological seminary with an emphasis in Biblical Theology along with a Bachelors […]

Jordan Arnold

Jordan Arnold

Jordan Arnold preaches at an urban Church of Christ in Falls Church, VA, located within of the Washington D.C. Beltway. Having previously served seven years as missionaries in the Slovak Republic, Jordan and his wife Natalie, along with their two daughters, are passionate disciple makers and followers of King Jesus. Jordan’s interests include narrative theology, […]

James Brummett

James Brummett

James and Angie have been married since 1991 and are the parents of four grown children, two of whom are married. They have a three-legged dog and three and a half cats (the cats weren’t his idea). Ordained in 1989, James has served four churches and has been the pastor of JourneyRVA.com since 2006. He […]