GLS Next Gen Regional Speakers

12:39 Minutes

Amit has over 20 years of experience in education and the not-for-profit sector across three continents, specializing in training and discipleship. A survivor of homelessness and cancer, he is an entrepreneur and thought leader. Living in Perth with his wife Skye and their four children, Amit is dedicated to helping followers of Jesus recognize the value of the Kingdom of God.

4:54 Minutes

Ana Luisa, una joven líder de Brasilia, Brasil, se dedica a difundir el evangelio tanto a nivel local como global. Pasó un año en misión en Chile, ayudando a plantar una iglesia en Curicó, donde comenzó su jornada de aprendizaje de idiomas. Con un curso de liderazgo juvenil de JPC Brasil, ella empodera a jóvenes de diversas culturas para que alcancen su máximo potencial.

4:52 Minutes

Ana Luisa, uma líder de jovens de Brasília, Brasil, dedica-se a divulgar o evangelho local e globalmente. Ela passou um ano em missão no Chile, ajudando a plantar uma igreja em Curicó, onde começou sua jornada de aprendizado de idiomas. Com um curso de liderança de jovens da MPC Brasil, ela capacita jovens de diversas culturas a atingir seu pleno potencial.

8:48 Minutes

Andrew Nadar is a noted academic leader from India, known for his value-based teaching. He focuses on equipping students with practical skills for real-world success. His approach emphasizes leadership, ethics, and problem-solving. Nadar is dedicated to invest- ing in the next generation of leaders.

4:48 Minutes

Angie Campbell is passionate about preaching and teaching to help people flourish. She co-leads The C3 Church in the UK and co-directs the Global Leadership Network for the UK and Ireland, focusing on initiatives that support those in prisons, the Next Gen, and women leaders. A mother and grandmother of three, she thrives on seeing others succeed and loves simplifying complex ideas while creating beautiful gifts to share.

6:46 Minutes

After winning a national competition, Brandon became a host on the coveted couch of the 8TV Quickie for 3 years and was a radio DJ for Fly FM. Brandon was also part of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 and was a host on Disney Channel for 3 years. He has since shot a short film, and in his own time, he regularly posts humorous content on his social media platform @itsbrandonho.

7:28 Minutes

Carmen van der Vaart is the founder of Silta Group and a board member of Catstreet Boutique, currently serving as a marketing manager at Africa's largest financial institution. She has worked on campaigns like Coca-Cola’s “Wozzaaah” and RMB's Solutionist Thinking. Through her platform "Journey with Carmen," she shares insights on mental health, fashion, fitness, and faith.

12:01 Minutes

Dr. Benny Prasad is an international musician who holds the World Record for fastest person to travel to 245 nations! Benny has designed his own guitar, played in the halls of parliament, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. He is the founder of Chai 3:16, a café in India that provides support in the area of mental health.

10:54 Minutes

Edward M. Munene is the Senior Pastor at International Christian Centre Mombasa. He is the author of several books, among them Anchor, An Adventure of Faith, Walking in Financial Freedom, Intentional Parenting, and Set the Sail. He is a Certified Professional Life Coach and a Certified Mental Health Coach. He loves to combine pastoring and coaching to equip, encourage, and inspire people to live their lives fully for God and to build them up to become world changers. His mission in life is to inspire and encourage people to be all they can be in God so that they can do all they were created to do by Him.

4:08 Minutes

Evi Rodemann is from Hamburg, Germany. Her greatest passions are connecting with the new generation in Europe and combining this with event organization. As a theologian and event manager, she serves as the Regional Next Gen Leader for Europe and also as the CEO of her organization, LeadNow, across the continent. In her free time, she is pursuing a PhD on the impact of events at youth mission conferences… and she balances it all with a good cup of Earl Grey tea.

6:27 Minutes

The Rev. Gabriel Salguero is pastor of The Gathering Place, a multi-ethnic Assemblies of God congregation in Orlando, Florida. Salguero is also the president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, a coalition of several thousand evangelical congregations in the United States. Salguero has served on the White House Faith-Based Advisory Council and has been named as one of the U.S.’s most prominent Latino evangelical leaders by the New York Times, CNN Español and NBC Universal.

8:27 Minutes

Hannah Gronowski Barnett is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct and a leading voice in equipping the next generation to live with purpose and impact. A sought-after speaker and coach, she hosts the Generation Distinct Podcast, serves with The Women’s Speaker Collective, and is the Next Generation Director for Leadership Network. Since founding Generation Distinct in 2017, Hannah has expanded the organization to reach young adults in nine countries through a global virtual program focused on passion, justice, and the message of Jesus. She is the author of Generation Distinct: Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right.

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Iury Motta é casado com Evelyn e pai de Maitê. Ele atua como diretor de escola há 10 anos, liderando o Polis Colégio com uma paixão por incentivar jovens e adolescentes por meio da educação em seu país. Além de seu trabalho educacional, ele é encarregado do ministério pastoral na Igreja ADAI, orientando pessoas que buscam crescer em sua jornada para se tornarem mais semelhantes a Cristo.

17:48 Minutes

Founder of Youth The Future and keynote speaker, Ivor Swartz presents in South African schools, churches, prisons and leadership experiences, annually reaching thousands of youth. Through personal experience, Ivor shares unique and creative insights about the simple truths we all must face to become our best self.

9:19 Minutes

As the founder of The Second Chance Foundation, Jasper Paul is driven to give hope and dignity to the homeless and impoverished in India. A much sought – after speaker, Jasper is a young visionary whose passion to serve others brings life to those who need it most .

9:02 Minutes

Olivia Li is a Team Canada athlete in modern pentathlon, with top 10 finishes at the Junior Pan American and Junior World Championships. As a mentor and coach, she supports young athletes and fosters a growth-oriented environment as the female athlete representative of Pentathlon Canada. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Calgary.

8:23 Minutes

Richard is a Creative Communicator from Durban, South Africa, with a passion for film, writing, music, and mentoring youth. He has over ten years of experience working with Nonprofits, Churches, Corporates, and Music Groups. Currently, he serves as the Creative Director at Trulife, an NPO helping students make better life choices. Richard also runs a successful freelance business.

12:27 Minutes

Radio personality, television presenter, vocalist, and media personality Rochelle lives to inspire people through sharing positive and uplifting televised stories of hope & reaching thousands through her powerful voice and platform in the media

6:40 Minutes

Sarah is dedicated to youth leadership development, with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector. She has led citywide initiatives, pioneered global programs, and organized overseas service trips for teens. A sought-after international speaker and educator on Gen Z and youth culture, she also owns the ethical clothing brand Straya Shirts and authored The Relationship Status.

8:11 Minutes

Seth Kim holds degrees from the University of Illinois, Trinity International University, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a pastor, speaker, leadership educator, and church planter who has worked extensively with university students, investing in the next generation of leaders. Seth has planted churches in the U.S., Indonesia, and Hong Kong, and frequently travels to train and equip churches and organizations worldwide. In 2023, he co-founded Arise Asia, where he now serves as Vice-President. He is also involved in leadership with Lausanne, Movement Day, and NXT Move Global. Seth and his wife have been married since 1996 and have three grown children.

4:54 Minutes

Pastor de la Iglesia Comunidad Misión Integral y representante de la asociación 'AIM Destinty Network' en Managua, Nicaragua, es también Gerente de Operaciones de 'Praying Pelican Missions' en Nicaragua y líder en América Latina, felizmente casado y padre de cuatro hijos.

7:53 Minutes

Steve Campbell, Senior Pastor of The C3 Church with sites in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and online, is passionate about the local church. He teaches and advises churches across the UK and beyond, aiming to change perceptions of church. As a communicator, he challenges mindsets about what church should be. Steve and Angie also lead the Global Leadership Network UK and Ireland, believing that improved leadership benefits everyone.

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Tam Tong was born into a poor family, but with unwavering determination and a strong passion for learning, she worked tirelessly to rise above her circumstances and became an exceptional leader. She is now vice president of an INGO called Giving It Back to Kids. Beyond her professional success, she has been a powerful source of inspiration for many, especially the Next Gen. Through her heartfelt and profound messages on videos, as a Global Leadership Summit NextGen speaker, she has inspired the Next Gen around the world greatly, motivating thousands to dream big and take action to achieve their dreams. Recently, she published the book Dare to Dream — a work that ignites ambition and affirms the value of pursuing one's dreams to the fullest.

10:24 Minutes

Tim Johnston Is A Multidisci-plinary Artist Who Shares His Time Annually Between Los Angeles And Sydney. Large-scale works Suit Tim’s Expression, And He Loves To Use His Gifts To Raise Aware- ness And Advocate For Our World’s Greatest Resource, The Ocean.

8:48 Minutes

Andrew Nadar is a noted academic leader from India, known for his value-based teaching. He focuses on equipping students with practical skills for real-world success. His approach emphasizes leadership, ethics, and problem-solving. Nadar is dedicated to invest- ing in the next generation of leaders.

6:46 Minutes

After winning a national competition, Brandon became a host on the coveted couch of the 8TV Quickie for 3 years and was a radio DJ for Fly FM. Brandon was also part of The Amazing Race Asia Season 5 and was a host on Disney Channel for 3 years. He has since shot a short film, and in his own time, he regularly posts humorous content on his social media platform @itsbrandonho.

12:01 Minutes

Dr. Benny Prasad is an international musician who holds the World Record for fastest person to travel to 245 nations! Benny has designed his own guitar, played in the halls of parliament, the Olympics and FIFA World Cup. He is the founder of Chai 3:16, a café in India that provides support in the area of mental health.

9:19 Minutes

As the founder of The Second Chance Foundation, Jasper Paul is driven to give hope and dignity to the homeless and impoverished in India. A much sought – after speaker, Jasper is a young visionary whose passion to serve others brings life to those who need it most .

8:11 Minutes

Seth Kim holds degrees from the University of Illinois, Trinity International University, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a pastor, speaker, leadership educator, and church planter who has worked extensively with university students, investing in the next generation of leaders. Seth has planted churches in the U.S., Indonesia, and Hong Kong, and frequently travels to train and equip churches and organizations worldwide. In 2023, he co-founded Arise Asia, where he now serves as Vice-President. He is also involved in leadership with Lausanne, Movement Day, and NXT Move Global. Seth and his wife have been married since 1996 and have three grown children.

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Tam Tong was born into a poor family, but with unwavering determination and a strong passion for learning, she worked tirelessly to rise above her circumstances and became an exceptional leader. She is now vice president of an INGO called Giving It Back to Kids. Beyond her professional success, she has been a powerful source of inspiration for many, especially the Next Gen. Through her heartfelt and profound messages on videos, as a Global Leadership Summit NextGen speaker, she has inspired the Next Gen around the world greatly, motivating thousands to dream big and take action to achieve their dreams. Recently, she published the book Dare to Dream — a work that ignites ambition and affirms the value of pursuing one's dreams to the fullest.

7:28 Minutes

Carmen van der Vaart is the founder of Silta Group and a board member of Catstreet Boutique, currently serving as a marketing manager at Africa's largest financial institution. She has worked on campaigns like Coca-Cola’s “Wozzaaah” and RMB's Solutionist Thinking. Through her platform "Journey with Carmen," she shares insights on mental health, fashion, fitness, and faith.

10:54 Minutes

Edward M. Munene is the Senior Pastor at International Christian Centre Mombasa. He is the author of several books, among them Anchor, An Adventure of Faith, Walking in Financial Freedom, Intentional Parenting, and Set the Sail. He is a Certified Professional Life Coach and a Certified Mental Health Coach. He loves to combine pastoring and coaching to equip, encourage, and inspire people to live their lives fully for God and to build them up to become world changers. His mission in life is to inspire and encourage people to be all they can be in God so that they can do all they were created to do by Him.

17:48 Minutes

Founder of Youth The Future and keynote speaker, Ivor Swartz presents in South African schools, churches, prisons and leadership experiences, annually reaching thousands of youth. Through personal experience, Ivor shares unique and creative insights about the simple truths we all must face to become our best self.

8:23 Minutes

Richard is a Creative Communicator from Durban, South Africa, with a passion for film, writing, music, and mentoring youth. He has over ten years of experience working with Nonprofits, Churches, Corporates, and Music Groups. Currently, he serves as the Creative Director at Trulife, an NPO helping students make better life choices. Richard also runs a successful freelance business.

12:27 Minutes

Radio personality, television presenter, vocalist, and media personality Rochelle lives to inspire people through sharing positive and uplifting televised stories of hope & reaching thousands through her powerful voice and platform in the media

4:48 Minutes

Angie Campbell is passionate about preaching and teaching to help people flourish. She co-leads The C3 Church in the UK and co-directs the Global Leadership Network for the UK and Ireland, focusing on initiatives that support those in prisons, the Next Gen, and women leaders. A mother and grandmother of three, she thrives on seeing others succeed and loves simplifying complex ideas while creating beautiful gifts to share.

4:08 Minutes

Evi Rodemann is from Hamburg, Germany. Her greatest passions are connecting with the new generation in Europe and combining this with event organization. As a theologian and event manager, she serves as the Regional Next Gen Leader for Europe and also as the CEO of her organization, LeadNow, across the continent. In her free time, she is pursuing a PhD on the impact of events at youth mission conferences… and she balances it all with a good cup of Earl Grey tea.

7:53 Minutes

Steve Campbell, Senior Pastor of The C3 Church with sites in Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, and online, is passionate about the local church. He teaches and advises churches across the UK and beyond, aiming to change perceptions of church. As a communicator, he challenges mindsets about what church should be. Steve and Angie also lead the Global Leadership Network UK and Ireland, believing that improved leadership benefits everyone.

8:27 Minutes

Hannah Gronowski Barnett is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct and a leading voice in equipping the next generation to live with purpose and impact. A sought-after speaker and coach, she hosts the Generation Distinct Podcast, serves with The Women’s Speaker Collective, and is the Next Generation Director for Leadership Network. Since founding Generation Distinct in 2017, Hannah has expanded the organization to reach young adults in nine countries through a global virtual program focused on passion, justice, and the message of Jesus. She is the author of Generation Distinct: Discover the Wrong You Were Born to Make Right.

9:02 Minutes

Olivia Li is a Team Canada athlete in modern pentathlon, with top 10 finishes at the Junior Pan American and Junior World Championships. As a mentor and coach, she supports young athletes and fosters a growth-oriented environment as the female athlete representative of Pentathlon Canada. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Calgary.

4:54 Minutes

Ana Luisa, una joven líder de Brasilia, Brasil, se dedica a difundir el evangelio tanto a nivel local como global. Pasó un año en misión en Chile, ayudando a plantar una iglesia en Curicó, donde comenzó su jornada de aprendizaje de idiomas. Con un curso de liderazgo juvenil de JPC Brasil, ella empodera a jóvenes de diversas culturas para que alcancen su máximo potencial.

4:52 Minutes

Ana Luisa, uma líder de jovens de Brasília, Brasil, dedica-se a divulgar o evangelho local e globalmente. Ela passou um ano em missão no Chile, ajudando a plantar uma igreja em Curicó, onde começou sua jornada de aprendizado de idiomas. Com um curso de liderança de jovens da MPC Brasil, ela capacita jovens de diversas culturas a atingir seu pleno potencial.

6:27 Minutes

The Rev. Gabriel Salguero is pastor of The Gathering Place, a multi-ethnic Assemblies of God congregation in Orlando, Florida. Salguero is also the president and founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, a coalition of several thousand evangelical congregations in the United States. Salguero has served on the White House Faith-Based Advisory Council and has been named as one of the U.S.’s most prominent Latino evangelical leaders by the New York Times, CNN Español and NBC Universal.

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Iury Motta é casado com Evelyn e pai de Maitê. Ele atua como diretor de escola há 10 anos, liderando o Polis Colégio com uma paixão por incentivar jovens e adolescentes por meio da educação em seu país. Além de seu trabalho educacional, ele é encarregado do ministério pastoral na Igreja ADAI, orientando pessoas que buscam crescer em sua jornada para se tornarem mais semelhantes a Cristo.

4:54 Minutes

Pastor de la Iglesia Comunidad Misión Integral y representante de la asociación 'AIM Destinty Network' en Managua, Nicaragua, es también Gerente de Operaciones de 'Praying Pelican Missions' en Nicaragua y líder en América Latina, felizmente casado y padre de cuatro hijos.

12:39 Minutes

Amit has over 20 years of experience in education and the not-for-profit sector across three continents, specializing in training and discipleship. A survivor of homelessness and cancer, he is an entrepreneur and thought leader. Living in Perth with his wife Skye and their four children, Amit is dedicated to helping followers of Jesus recognize the value of the Kingdom of God.

6:40 Minutes

Sarah is dedicated to youth leadership development, with over 20 years in the nonprofit sector. She has led citywide initiatives, pioneered global programs, and organized overseas service trips for teens. A sought-after international speaker and educator on Gen Z and youth culture, she also owns the ethical clothing brand Straya Shirts and authored The Relationship Status.

10:24 Minutes

Tim Johnston Is A Multidisci-plinary Artist Who Shares His Time Annually Between Los Angeles And Sydney. Large-scale works Suit Tim’s Expression, And He Loves To Use His Gifts To Raise Aware- ness And Advocate For Our World’s Greatest Resource, The Ocean.