Derrick Campbell www.derrickcampbell.org   Derrick Campbell lives in Ft. Worth with his wife and three children. Derrick is a student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a regular guest at Southwest Texas Conference youth camps, Midwinter Retreats, Disciple Nows, and other assorted youth rallies.    "Derrick Campbell is an incredible speaker with an amazing heart for God. His messages are personal, hit home, and speak to all youth no matter where they are in their walk with Christ." Wes Cain, Student and Former CCYM President, Texas Lutheran University.

Brian McCormick Website/(blog): Brianmccormack.wordpress.com  Brian McCormack is an honors graduate of Northwest University, was recently accepted at Fuller Theological Seminary, and is currently completing The Centurions Program, a year-long intensive committed to engaging culture with a biblical worldview.  He was pursuing a professional basketball career when he felt a call to full-time ministry, and now serves as a youth pastor for Rebelbase Ministries in his hometown of The Woodlands, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Emilie.   An aspiring writer, he has been published in Relevant Online, and is working on his first book.  Among his students, Brian is known for two things; his ridiculous height (6’9”), and his passion for communicating the grace of the cross.

Scot Pollok Scot is a husband, father, seminary student, speaker, and pastor.  His passion is teaching the wonders of the Scriptures to anybody who will listen.  He loves playing trains with his son, painting the toenails of his daughter, and watching movies with his wife.  He is close to completing his Master of Theology degree at Dallas Theological Seminary and hopes in the future to be a Biblical Studies professor and traveling missionary/speaker.

Ryan Barnett  www.uchurch.tv     Ryan is the Teaching Pastor for University Praise, the contemporary services at University United Methodist Church in San Antonio. He is in his 3rd year of appointment and has seen tremendous growth come as a result of his ministry at UUMC.     Ryan has been an integral part of the Southwest Texas Conference youth camps for the last seven years. He speaks at summer camps, Midwinter Retreats, and Youth Choir Rallies. Ryan is also the chair of the Conference Council on Youth Ministry and has a deep passion for reaching youth for Christ. Ryan is not only a dynamic speaker but also a “prophet who speaks with spiritual authority.” Pastor Ryan is a graduate of The University of Texas and Asbury Theological Seminary.

Tonya Burton The Reverend Tonya Y. Burton is the Director of the Perkins Youth School of Theology, a theological program for high school juniors and seniors within the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.  At Perkins, she oversees the administrative operations and strategic planning for this theological program for high school youth.  She is a graduate of Austin Peay State University and Vanderbilt Divinity School, where she earned a Master’s of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Christian Education.  Tonya believes strongly in giving back to the community and is active with several local and national organizations.  Her memberships include the Urban League of Greater Dallas area Young Professionals, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and the National Black Women’s Health Project.  She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Faith and Philanthropy Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to equipping leaders, churches and faith-based organizations with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to reach beyond their walls to rebuild community.  In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors for Project Transformation, a nonprofit, Christian organization that provides ministry exploration and leadership development opportunities to college-aged young adults, and community oriented programs for children and youth living in low-income neighborhoods of North Texas.   Tonya is an ordained minister in the Baptist church, conference speaker, ministry consultant, diversity awareness and conflict resolution trainer, pastoral care specialist, poet, writer and personal organizer.

Cambridge  www.cambridgeworship.com     Cambridge, led by Andrew Threlkeld and Maggie Amini, is a new and young worship band who for the past several years have helped lead youth worship at University United Methodist Church in San Antonio. They are currently attending Texas A&M University in College Station.    This past year, Cabridge has led worship for several Southwest Texas Conference youth events as well as a number of assorted youth rallys and retreats. Grace Comes Home, their debut album is now available on iTunes or on their website.     Andrew and Maggie have incredible talent and a heart for worship. They are up-and-coming worship leaders who love God deeply and convey that in every aspect of their lives.

Justin Graves & The Brown Band www.justingravesmusic.com Justin Graves was called into music ministry at the age of 16 and has followed this calling obediently. Justin loves to write songs, inspired by God and based on his personal life, that touch people's hearts and lead them to a gentle and passion-filled or jump up and down praising Him, moment with God. Justin and his wife, Michelle, along with their band, have been traveling and leading worship full time for 6 years. They know this is where God has called them and are thrilled that they are able to do something that is so much fun and so rewarding. They are proud to be a signed artist to Good For The Soul Music and know that through this partnership their songs will prayerfully reach people and God will use them to speak straight to each person. Justin’s heart is to develop a relationship with those he leads in worship. This happens before, during and after he plays music. His desire is not to be a rock star, it is to use his gifts to write songs, sing them with others and teach about what we were created to do...WORSHIP. If you would like to know more about Justin, his family and ministry please visit them at www.justingravesmusic.com.

Mark Swayze Band  www.markswayzeband.com     Mark Swayze is the worship leader at University United Methodist Church in San Antonio where he plays each week before 1000 people. Before coming to UUMC, Mark attended Baylor University and led worship for youth and college students at the First United Methodist Church in Waco.  Mark has been a key part of bringing about revival and a deep sense of worship over the past four years to the Southwest Texas Conference youth camps and retreats. God continues to speak to him and give him original songs in which to lead the youth of the SWTC in worship. Mark has the gift to bring those who worship with him, into the “immediate presence of the Holy Spirit." Mark is married to Missie and they have one beautiful daughter named Lauren.

30 Coin Ransom http://www.myspace.com/30coinransom 30 Coin Ransom originates from Houston Texas and is slowly becoming a household name in the Texas music scene. Their first music release "On The Sparrow", an EP of six songs, was released February 28th 2007. THE NAME - The unique name comes from a story in the bible involving Judas's betrayal of Jesus. “Then one of the Twelve the one called Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests and asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over.” Matthew 26:14-16. We feel that everyone has Judas moments in their lives. Moments where we choose the superficial offerings and glory of the world over our very Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is a very real battle; especially considering the unique and constant challenges that kids, teens, college students, and adults face today. We too, have had our Judas moments and feel that it is important to learn from and remember how God is faithful to us even in those times. THE GOAL - The goal of our music is to create music from our hearts and experiences that attempt to reach people of all spiritual walks, with hopes that they may strive to have a deeper relationship with Christ. We believe that God has given us experiences in our lives that, through sharing them, can help and encourage people. We view our music as a ministry as well as God inspired. If we can relate to even one person through the stories and meanings behind our lyrics and songs, then we feel that we have succeeded.

Mark Foster http://acts2umc.org Reverend Mark Foster has the ability to communicate practical messages from the Bible with sincerity, warmth and humor. At age 40, he has the unique ability to speak effectively to children and mature adults alike. He is a true man of God who is led by the Spirit and passionate about seeing people come to know Jesus. Pastor Mark is the founding pastor of Acts 2. Mark is a "P.K." or "preacher's kid" to Rev. John & Carol Foster who have now served United Methodist Churches in Oklahoma for more than 40 years. Before entering the ministry, Mark worked as a television reporter and producer for the National Broadcasting Company, better known as N.B.C in theology school at Southern Methodist University, Mark worked as the "Minister to Visitors" at Highland Park UMC, a 12-thousand member church, which has been one of the largest United Methodist Churches in the country. While in Dallas, Mark had the opportunity to help more than one thousand people commit or recommit their life to Christ. Mark is married to Chantelle and has two sons, John Mark and Noah.

Reachingyouth.org / Office of Youth Ministry - The Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church - Council on Youth Ministry, 16400 Huebner Road, San Antonio TX 78248 - 888.349.4191, 210.408.4538 (wk), 210.408.4553 (fax) / rhf143@aol.com

For general information on the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, a list of our programs and ministries, please visit our main conference site at www.umcswtx.org.

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