Keynote speaker
Dr. Shaun Matako
Shaun was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio. He surrendered to Christ in 1992 and began his Pastoral ministry in 1996. Coming from a Food Service background as a training supervisor, Shaun has been used by the Lord to help with church revitalization, church planting and also leadership development. His life’s calling has been to simply “help people to learn and grow, become more like Jesus and to live a life that is pleasing to God.”
With a life verse from Proverbs 16:3, "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Shaun has helped churches to develop life-giving ministry opportunities to help them shine their light for Christ in their communities.
Shaun is a trained Biblical Counselor and Life-Coach, having received his doctorate in 2004. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Whipple Avenue Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio.
workshop speakers
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Larry served as Pastor in New York state for 17 years before moving to Indiana, where he planted Berean Baptist Church in LaFayette. Since 2009, he has worked in planting churches in northeast Ohio. He is also involved in the ministry of encouraging church planting efforts across the USA. Larry serves as the pastor of True Hope Bible Church in Kirtland, OH.
Pastor Raymond Fate
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Raymond was born in PA and has spent most of his life in the state. He has been in ministry for the past 15 years, the last 10 years as a senior pastor in two northwest PA churches. He is currently working on his doctor of ministry from Pensacola Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife Bonnie for 15 years and has four childr
Raymond was born in PA and has spent most of his life in the state. He has been in ministry for the past 15 years, the last 10 years as a senior pastor in two northwest PA churches. He is currently working on his doctor of ministry from Pensacola Theological Seminary. He has been married to his wife Bonnie for 15 years and has four children. He has served as the pastor of Cranesville Baptist Church in Cranesville, PA for the last 5 years.
Mr. Cody Noseworthy
Pastor Larry Hobbes
Mr. Cody Noseworthy
Cody is a graduate of Massillon Baptist Bible College. He has attended and has been involved in Bible Camp ministry for most of his life. He is currently the director of Fernwood Christian Camp in Beaver Falls, PA. He and his family travel to churches to promote the camp and are available for special meetings. Cody and his wife Lena have 2 boys.environment for all who come through our doors.