Markus McFolling is a Motivational Speaker, Preacher of the Gospel, and leader towards bringing the next generation back to the presence of God through his testimony, which is something beyond valuable to bring love and joy to the hearts of the world.

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Markus McFolling, Founder of Reach1, is originally from Seaside California. He moved to Ohio in 2008 as a collegiate athlete, but after two years as a professional player, he suffered a career-ending shoulder injury demanding surgery after surgery leading him down a dark path of drug addiction. After losing his family and everything he knew and loved, he was inspired to make a full recovery and turn his life around. After rehabilitation and graduation from Adult and Teen Challenge Ohio Valley, his family was restored and Markus pursued his dream and life-long calling to make a difference under the name Reach1 which stands for Reconciling Every Abandoned Child Home. He now travels around the country sharing his story of overcoming adversity in schools, conferences, and community events and camps. Adding to his business, Markus founded Reach1Creative, a creative outlet for local creatives able to offer photography and videography around the country for weddings, families, events, and businesses. Reach1Leadership was also birthed as a resource to those specifically looking for personal and leadership development for themselves or their business/staff. The Adopt-A-School Program, offered by Reach1Leadership, was founded by Markus McFolling in 2020 to create a space within school systems for students and faculty to be inspired to shift the culture of their school systems. Markus currently resides in Canton, Ohio with his wife, Chelsea and two daughters, Averie and Dakota.

Mark Rutland is a missionary, evangelist, ordained minister of the International Ministerial Fellowship, and founder of Global Servants, formerly known as the Trinity Foundation. and the House of Grace. He was the third president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Over the years Dr. Rutland has served as the Senior Pastor of Calvary Assembly in Orlando, FL, and a University President at Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL, and Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. A native of Texas, he was educated at the University of Maryland, Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, and holds a Ph.D. from California Graduate School of Theology. Through Global Servants, Rutland has traveled in missionary evangelism worldwide and founded ministries in Ghana and Thailand. The House of Grace home for tribal girls in Chiang Rai, Thailand was founded in 1988 and houses over 100 girls. He also is a sought-after speaker for leadership seminars and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Mark and Alison Rutland have been married since 1967 and have one son, two daughters, five grandsons, and four granddaughters. Dr. Rutland is the author of twenty books: Of Kings and Prophets, Launch out into the Deep, The Finger of God, Hanging by a Thread, Behind the Glittering Mask, Streams of Mercy, God of the Valleys, Nevertheless, Dream, Character Matters, Power, Holiness, Resurrection, Most Likely to Succeed, ReLaunch, 21 Seconds to Change Your World, David the Great, and Courage to Be Healed.

Pastor Judy Shaw is the Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls.

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She is a gregarious, sought-after international speaker who has commanded the attention of audiences around the world for the past 35 years. As Founder and Senior Leader of Center of Life Church, Sioux Falls, she has established four faith-based centers in the Midwest, a school of ministry in Belgrade, Serbia; and helped to develop a sustainable community in Doryuma, Ghana, and a school for girls in Suswa, Kenya. Judy also serves as a board member of the Metro International Church, where she provides substantial charitable contributions. The JSF also supports two orphanages in India and major initiatives in Indonesia geared towards stimulating the economy through job creation, entrepreneurship, education and training, leadership development, and financial consulting.

Judy has held a number of civic leadership roles in Sioux Falls, including two terms on the city;’s Commission Board. She is the author of “Intentional Transformation,” released in