Bishop Harry Jackson, Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church in Washington DC serves as regional Bishop in the Fellowship of International Churches (FOIC). As founder and Chairman of the High Impact Leadership Coalition (HILC), he has purposed to be an agent of national healing by making grassroots influence in our communities, states, and our nation. His radio commentary The Truth in Black and White is available on 400+ stations nationally and he is a weekly columnist featured on Townhall.com. Authoring several books including The Black Contract with America on Moral Values and High Impact African American Churches, Bishop Jackson was named by the Christian Post as one of the top 50 most influential Christians in 2005.

Dr. Alemu Beeftu is founder and president of Gospel of Glory, which extends into over 25 countries on six continents to train Christians from all segments of society to walk boldly and effectively in their God-given calling. Areas throughout the world where a “leadership vacuum” exists for the Church are embracing Gospel of Glory’s reach. Having grown up on a farm in Ethiopia, Dr. Beeftu ran away to a missionary school at age 12 to learn to read and write, and he found a Savior in Jesus Christ. Alemu fled to the U.S. as the Communist persecution of the church intensified and culminated his education with masters and doctoral degrees in Curriculum Design and Community Development. Spending nearly 20 years on the international field, including a decade as the Christian Leadership Development Specialist for Compassion International, Alemu is currently recognized around the world as a “leader of leaders”.

Pastor Herman Martir is the founder and Senior Pastor of Nations Worship Center and is president of Emerging Leaders International, a network of leaders who work together with a common goal to effectively serve and bring positive influence to society. Martir also serves as a national mobilizer, an Advisory Board Member of theCall, and is the National Overseer for Jesus Revolution USA. He is a catalyst who wants to see reformation in cities and nations through unified grassroots initiatives.

Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, Jr. is the current President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), which serves 15 million Hispanic Christians while advocating for 40 million Hispanics in respect to family, political, spiritual and socio-economic empowerment. Rev. Rodriguez currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Evangelicals and World Relief. Through the NHCLC and Third Day Believers Network, a global network of top tier evangelical ministries, Rev. Rodriguez is committed to the presentation of the Gospel while simultaneously addressing issues such as poverty, AIDS, human trafficking, and social justice. Commonly featured as a speaker and panelist on The Family Research Council, Immigration Reform Coalition, and many others, Rodriguez is also an award-winning writer, with media appearances and coverage on ABC, CNN, PBS, CBN, FOXNEWS and major newspapers, magazines, and journals. Click here to read the NHCLC Press Release on BLEND.

Pastor Mark Gonzales – Founder of Standing For Truth Foundation and Transformation Ministries. Gonzales also pastors Transformation Worship Center, a bilingual congregation in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Mark has a heart for prayer and teaching God’s Word, along with the process of civic engagement, to the Body of Christ. He is passionate about making sure that our values, based on scripture, are reflected in the civic arena. Gonzales serves on numerous local and national boards, including Vice President of Governmental Affairs for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and National Field Director for the Council on Faith In Action. Gonzales is also President for the Hispanic Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, through which he has worked tirelessly to ensure that our nation’s immigration reform policies reflect Biblical principles.

Cindy Jacobs

Co-founder and President of Generals International, Cindy Jacobs is a respected prophet who travels the world ministering not only to crowds of people, but to heads of nations.  Cindy's first calling is, and always will be, however, that of prophetic intercession.  Intercession remains a major thrust of the ministry as they currently preside over the United States Reformation Prayer Network, and work with "generals" around the world to help build prayer movements in regions such as Central Asia and Canada. Cindy has also authored six books, including her newest, The Reformation Manifesto. Cindy travels extensively as a prophet to the nations, as well as speaking and ministering in the areas of intercession, spiritual warfare, and racial reconciliation. Generals International is an advocate of societal transformation through intercession and the prophetic.

Will Ford is an intercessor and co-founder of Hilkiah Ministries. Will owns a kettle pot used by Christian slaves in his family to muffle their voices as they prayed for the freedom of the next generation.

Will uses this “prayer bowl” as a catalyst for gathering groups together for prayer and teaches on intercession, unity and revival.  He believes that it was the prayers of a godly remnant of African American, Native American and White Christian abolitionists that brought revival to America and brought the demise of slavery. Will has traveled throughout the U. S., speaking in churches and conferences, and conducting prayer journeys. He has been interviewed by CBS, and featured on The 700 Club and various Christian magazines. Will is co-author along with Dutch Sheets of the book, History Makers: Your Prayers Have Power To Heal The Past and Shape The Future. His latest book, Created For Influence: Releasing God's Will For Your Life and Nation, is available in bookstores nationwide.

Mike Jabos

Co-founder and CEO of Generals International, and a founding member of Nehemiah Partners, an international network of Christian business people dedicated to helping fulfill the Great Commission. A former business analyst, Mike Jacobs has been commissioned by God to bring unity and order to the body of Christ. A key focus of Mike's vision is teaching on Christ's transforming power in the business world, governmental structures, the church, and the community at large.