Special Guests
Special Guests
Every part of the programming during ASCENT is designed to help students and leaders experience our faith in Jesus at a deeper level. General sessions will be engaging times of worship, teaching, learning, and discovering.
We also have workshops available that have more speakers, CLICK HERE for more information.
SPEAKER: JOHN LEONARD
My name is John Leonard, and I am currently the NextGen Pastor at Northwest Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. My amazing wife of eight years, Brianna, and I love serving God’s youth and leading the Next Generation towards Him. We moved to Arkansas this August after eight incredible years of Youth Pastoring at Mountain View Church in Clovis, California. We have always had a heart for the next generation and have been serving in youth ministry and camps for as long as we can remember. We are passionate about teaching students to know God personally, to love the truth of His Word, and to be able to share the good news of Jesus Christ boldly with others. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from SCU and received a 3-year Ministry Degree in Student Ministries from Rhema Bible Training College.
GENERATION WORSHIP
Located in Portland, TN. Passionate about inspiring faith and spreading positivity, they lead people into meaningful encounters with God through powerful and heartfelt music. Generation Worship creates songs that resonate deeply with the local church community and beyond. Their recent project, *Christmas At GC*, showcases their creativity and dedication to uplifting others through music. Their works are a blend of heartfelt worship and dynamic artistry. Whether leading worship at church or creating tracks that inspire joy and connection, Generation Worship remains committed to glorifying God and transforming lives through music. Discover their latest releases and join them on this mission to spread faith, hope, and love—one song at a time!
Learn more by CLICKING HERE.
