Mark serves as the senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. A Duke graduate, Dr. Dever holds a M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Ecclesiastical History from Cambridge University. He is the president of 9Marks Ministries and has taught at a number of seminaries. Dr. Dever has authored several books and articles, most recently, Discipling, The Compelling Community and The Church: The Gospel Made Visible. He and his wife Connie live and minister on Capitol Hill. They have two adult children.

Lifelong Southern California resident, Nam grew up in Gardena and studied at UCLA. He received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior during his first year of college. His calling to enter seminary came a few years later. He has had the privilege of working in youth ministry, college ministry, singles ministry, and is currently the senior pastor of Immanuel Bible Church. Nam received his B.A. from UCLA, and M.Div (Master of Divinity) and D. Min (Doctor of Ministry) in Expository Preaching from The Master’s Seminary. Nam ministers with his wife Kathy and children Rebekah, Chloe, Noah, and Micah.

Robert (Bobby) Scott is a pastor at Community of Faith Bible Church. He holds a B.S. degree from UCLA, a Th.M. and M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary. He is an author, and you can follow his podcast or blog online at “Truth in the City.” Pastor Scott cherishes his devoted wife, Naomi, and his six children. It is his consuming desire to be used by God to strengthen the local church within the urban community by investing in the family, encouraging singles to live radically for Jesus, and developing a ministry that is built upon the exposition of the Word of God.