Shawn Maxwell is the Chief Operating Officer at The Church of Eleven22, a dynamic movement helping all people discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Under Shawn’s leadership, the church has grown to 13 locations, serving over 21,000 attendees weekly and over 40,000 online. With a background in engineering, business, and global leadership, Shawn brings a unique blend of skills to his role, ensuring strategic growth and operational excellence. He’s also actively involved in community impact, serving on several boards in Northeast Florida. Shawn is passionate about creating environments where lives are transformed through the gospel.

Scott Payne is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Liberty Live Church, a thriving multiethnic, multigenerational congregation in Virginia with an average in-person attendance of 8,000 and 11,700 online each week. With a mission to reach 1.8 million people across Hampton Roads, Scott has over 35 years of ministry experience and has been instrumental in Liberty Live’s growth to six campuses, with more on the way. He is passionate about strategic leadership and team development, helping Liberty’s vision become reality. Scott holds advanced degrees in ministry and is a certified coach, equipping other church leaders for success. His heart for ministry and strategic insight make him a trusted voice in church growth and multiplication.

Josh Whitehead is the Executive Pastor of Ministries at Faith Promise Church, a rapidly growing multi-campus church serving over 7,000 attendees weekly across seven physical locations and globally online. With a doctorate in leadership and administration and years of experience in multisite strategy, Josh has helped countless churches across North America build effective cultures, strategies, and teams for growth. Beyond his work at Faith Promise, Josh is a trusted consultant and coach for church leaders, empowering them to solve their toughest challenges. His passion for innovation and leadership makes him a sought-after expert in the church world.

Jeffrey Beachum serves as the Multiplication Specialist at Portable Church Industries, bringing decades of experience in pastoral leadership, organizational strategy, and real estate. He partners with church leaders to launch thriving new campuses, guiding them through decisions on community selection, timelines, and facility strategies. With over 25 years of expertise, Jeffrey has helped countless churches navigate the complexities of portability and sustainability in launching new locations. When he’s not equipping churches, Jeffrey enjoys life with his wife of over 40 years, Aleta, their children, grandchildren, and their English Cream Golden Retriever, Parker.

Rich Birch is a pioneer in the multi-site church movement, playing a key role in the growth of some of North America’s most influential churches. At The Meeting House, he helped expand Canada’s largest multi-site church to over 20 locations. As Operations Pastor at Liquid Church, Rich drove innovative strategies that fueled its rapid growth in the Manhattan-facing suburbs of New Jersey. Today, through unSeminary, his popular blog and podcast, Rich equips thousands of church leaders with practical tools for growth. He’s the author of two highly acclaimed books, “Church Growth Flywheel” and “Unlocking Your Church’s Invite Culture,” which have empowered thousands to reach more people. Passionate about helping churches thrive, Rich lives in Ontario with his wife, Christine, their two adult children, and their mischievous dog, Rory.