Dallas, TX - May 25

Pastor Toby Slough : Cross Timber Community Church

Toby M. Slough is the Senior Pastor of Cross Timbers Community Church in Argyle, Texas, a multi-site church of three campuses and over 4,500 weekly attendees. He is the author of two books: Living the Dream and The Great Adventure. Toby graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1986, and began his ministry reaching high school students in San Antonio, Texas, and Oklahoma City. Shortly, doors opened for him to travel nationwide encouraging teenagers and youth workers. In 1993, he and his family moved to Southlake, Texas, where he served as Preaching Minister for Southlake Boulevard Church. It was there that God gave him a dream to plant a church in the rural community of Argyle. In 2000, along with 12 families, Toby fulfilled that dream when he started Cross Timbers in the back of a bar. Toby feels blessed to have married “way over his head.” He and his wife Mika have celebrated more than 20 years of marriage and have two children: a daughter, Bailey, and a son, Ross. Toby readily admits that his children bring him more joy than any one man could ask for. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and playing golf very badly.

Dallas, TX - May 25

Pastor Brandon Thomas : Keystone Church

Brandon and his wife, Susan, founded Keystone Church in the fall of 2004. They began meeting in their home and quickly ran out of room. After just four weeks in their home, they moved to Hillwood Middle School. After experiencing rapid growth in the school, Brandon led Keystone to Think BIG and signed a lease on a furniture store that had gone out of business. The entire church joined together and gave generously of their time, hard work, and resources to prepare a place that anyone could experience the life-changing connection with God.

Dallas, TX - May 25

Pastor Tom Lane: Gateway Church

Tom Lane is the Executive Senior Pastor of Gateway Church.  He is responsible to execute the vision of Gateway through leading the senior team of the church as they oversee the staff and volunteers is service to God and people. Tom graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor of science in business administration.  After graduation he spent 7 years in various capacities while working for a wholesale paper distributor.  In 1982, he left business and joined the staff of Trinity Fellowship Church in Amarillo as business administrator.  During his 22 years of ministry he held different positions, ultimately serving as co-senior pastor.  In 2000 Trinity Fellowship was the planting church that launched Gateway Church and in 2004 Tom made the move to Southlake to assist with the growing ministry. Tom also serves on the Board of Directors of Marriage Today. He is the author of the book, The Influence of a Father.  He is a pastor, conference speaker, teacher, and church consultant.  His relational style and personal experiences bring a warm, tender touch to his leadership, speaking, writing, and pastoral ministry. Tom and his wife, Jan, have been married for over 37 years. They have four married children and nine grandchildren.

Dallas, TX - May 25

Tobey Van Wormer : (Executive Director) NACDB