Joel Holmes serves as the Bishop of First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock Arkansas, where he pastored for over 50 years.

Through his exemplary style of leadership, he led the congregation through several multi-million dollar building programs and the church has become one of the largest apostolic churches in the World. With a remarkable ability of leading people in matters of spiritual and personal growth, Bishop Holmes fostered a culture of entrepreneurship in his congregation, resulting in hundreds of full-time entrepreneurs.

Jesse Arthur is a pastor and social entrepreneur specializing in humanitarian venture capital initiatives. Jesse serves as the CSO of Exousia Group, a consulting firm that specializes in alternative funding for nonprofits, philanthropic advisement and community engagement. He also serves as the CEO of the Exousia Foundation, a granting body dedicated to investing back into Apostolic ministries.

As lead pastor of Oak Park Pentecostals in Richmond, Indiana, he has launched a school, food pantry, community center, homeless shelter, fitness park, resource center, and a mental health clinic. Oak Park employs over 45 full-time staff.

Jenifer Branning is a justice serving on the Mississippi State Supreme Court. Before her appointment, she practiced law as the founder of Branning Law Firm, with over 20 years of specializing in business and real estate transactions.  

From 2016 to 2024, she served as State Senator for Mississippi’s 18th District, chairing the Highways and Transportation Committee and vice-chairing the Judiciary A Committee. A strong pro-life advocate, she was a strong advocate of the Mississippi law that contributed to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Nathaniel Urshan has preached the gospel for over 30 years, serving as an evangelist, missionary, and pastor. His ministry has included church planting and pastoring in Fort Myers, FL; Roatán, Honduras; Southaven, MS; and currently, First Pentecostal Church in Durham, NC. He is a strong advocate for the Business as Mission model, emphasizing the role entrepreneurship plays in advancing the gospel.

Matt Herndon, an accomplished entrepreneur and seasoned sales professional with over two decades of experience, holds a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and is currently pursuing an MBA. His creative thinking and entrepreneurial insights have made him a sought-after mentor for small business owners, guiding them toward growth and expansion.

Beyond his business acumen, Matt has played a pivotal role in managing the Truth College at the Rock’s Institute for Personal Growth for nearly a decade.

Myles Young, pastor of The Rock Church in Elk Grove, California, is a dynamic leader with a deep commitment to ministry and missions. An accomplished recording artist, songwriter, and author, he has released over 12 projects. He has personally planted multiple churches and co-founded the Hope Corps Training Center in Roatán, Honduras. His passion for missions has led him to train, equip, and send missionaries to various parts of the world.

Grant Giovannetti is a real estate investor and entrepreneur based in Eureka, CA. Since 2012, he has built a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties across multiple states, leveraging insights gained from industry veterans with over 50 years of experience. His journey in real estate has expanded into multiple business ventures, all driven by a passion for Kingdom-focused impact.  

Beyond business, Grant serves as an assistant to Pastor Jonathan McDonald at Eureka The Pentecostal Church. He and his wife, Jessica, are celebrating 20 years of marriage and are blessed with eight children. Committed to the principle of Living to Give, he seeks to equip and inspire fellow entrepreneurs and investors to use their resources for the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

David Howell is a Divisional President at Bank OZK, responsible for overseeing a retail branch network.

Before joining Bank OZK, David spent 20 years at JPMorgan Chase, where he built a strong record of success as an Executive Director and Market Director of Banking. He managed a $4.3 billion balance sheet and led large-scale teams, including licensed bankers, managers, advisors, support staff, and sales specialists. Under his strategic leadership, his teams achieved significant growth, earning him national recognition as a top performer for multiple years.

Passionate about leadership development, David is dedicated to mentoring employees and fostering a culture of continuous growth. His commitment to professional development was evident in his role as Chair of JPMorgan NextGen, a 40,000-member organization focused on preparing the next generation of leaders.

Randy Williams is the pastor of The Rock Church in Fort Myers, Florida, and brings a unique blend of spiritual leadership and business acumen to BAM25. An acclaimed musical artist with a prolific ministry spanning the US and internationally, Pastor Williams has released numerous musical projects and collaborated on many others.

Prior to pastoring, he launched a telecommunications company and developed a very successful secular career in wireless telecommunications with the world’s largest service provider, Verizon Wireless, which led to almost a decade of award-winning performance.  The blend of training in corporate America and years of ministry experience allows Pastor Williams to provide valuable perspective on effective systems and processes in both business and church leadership

Galen Walters, a trained illustrator and graphic designer, is a multifaceted individual. He is a creative entrepreneur, author, publisher, teacher, consultant, and coach.

Galen is the Chairman and founder of Relationshop, Inc., the parent company of Stor.ai in Tel Aviv, Israel; Mercatus Technology in Toronto, Canada; and MCM Technology in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As CEO until October 2024, he led the vision and integration of these companies, which provide digital shopping, loyalty, data science, and marketing technology solutions for the retail supermarket industry. He has also served on the Board of Directors for Previon Health since 2006, working with the executive team on transformational projects.

Today, Galen leads GoThink Consulting, helping businesses and non-profits achieve operational excellence. He developed the 4P Management System, Organizational Wellness Assessment, and Why | What | How| Wow! – a toolkit for organizational excellence. In 2008, he co-authored Equipped to Lead, a leadership handbook based on the 4P Management System, published by McGraw Hill.