Speakers
When Bill Snyder was named the 32nd head football coach at Kansas State University on Nov. 30, 1988, even the most optimistic of Wildcat fans would not have dared peer into a crystal ball and predict the spectacular success K-State would enjoy.
To many, it would be referred to as the greatest turnaround in college football history.
During his tenor, Snyder led Kansas State to 11 straight bowl berths between the 1993 and 2003 seasons, making K-State one of only seven programs in the nation to appear in the postseason every year during that stretch.
In that span, Snyder’s Wildcats won nearly 80 percent of their games, chalking up 109 victories - a staggering average of nearly 10 wins per season - and making Kansas State the nation’s second winningest program over that period.
But to understand the full picture of Bill Snyder, it is necessary to acknowledge his values, sincerity and warmth, along with the concern he shows for the people around him - all qualities that solidify his reputation as an innovator in college athletics.
It is those values, and the work ethic instilled by Snyder, that has given rise to what has become one of the nations premiere football programs.
Pastor Bailey was born in Kingston, Jamaica, where he grew up in the Church of England. At the age of fourteen, his family moved to Toronto, Canada. As a teenager, he committed his life to becoming a professional tennis player. It was for this reason that he moved to the United States to play tennis for the University of Georgia.
In his freshman year (1982) he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Shortly after his conversion, he began feeling the call of God into full time ministry. This call became abundantly clear to him on May 5, 1984 when the Lord spoke to his heart in an undeniable way confirming the will of God for him to go into full-time pastoral ministry. This was the start of an exciting adventure as he began following the Lord.
His greatest passion is for his life to count for the glory of God and to see the fullness of Pentecost released among the people of God and for the Kingdom of God to be advanced in this world through the ministries of a strong and dynamic local church. Bailey comments, “We are living in some very exciting times, and as result, people’s hearts are quaking for the presence and power of Pentecost.”
David Raley serves as the National LFTL Field Representative for National Men’s Ministries, purposed for the promotion and raising of funds for Light For The Lost. LFTL is the missions arm of Men’s Ministries, empowering churches to provide God’s Word for every person on the planet.
Previously, Raley served Convoy of Hope as a liaison to local churches, directed the national Speed the Light ministry for the General Council of the Assemblies of God, and led national AIM and GlobYLnet ministries.
Everyone loves a good laugh. That's what you're guaranteed to experience when you hear JUSTIN N. FENNELL. (That's “fin” + “nail”) Don't say his name too quick or it sounds like just an infidel!
From the moment Justin hits the stage you know you are in for more than just another “talking head” guest speaker. Justin takes you on a hilarious journey through the ordinaries of life.
Fennell has quietly become one of the top fundraising consultants and speakers in America. Fennell comments, “There are many people in this wonderful world with resources available to advance noble causes. My goal is to help the gatekeepers of these resources feel confident that the cause is just and the time is now.”
Fennell (since 1962) resides in Lakeland, Florida. His wife’s name is Dretha and they have two sons, Nathaniel and Zachary, and a daughter, Anna Marie.
