Engaging Moms

Cicely Corry is the Editorial Director of Barna, a Christian research organization that provides data and insights on the trends affecting faith, culture and ministry today. She is a creative thinker and strategic leader with more than a decade of experience in journalism and media.

Aubrey Sampson (MA, Evangelism and Leadership) is the author of several books, including The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament, and a bestselling children's book: Big Feelings Days: A Book About Hard Things, Heavy Emotions, and Jesus's Love. Aubrey is a church planter and teaching pastor of Renewal Church in Chicagoland, co-host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, and a ministry coach with Propel Women cohorts. Aubrey also leads The Louder Song Community, a monthly online gathering for grievers and those walking with the hurting.

Mandy Arioto is the President and CEO of The MomCo, an organization that influences millions of moms through thousands of groups internationally. In this role, Mandy serves as the voice of one of the most influential parenting organizations in the U.S. and around the world. She regularly speaks to national and international audiences. Mandy lives in Denver, CO, with her husband Joe and their three kids. Mandy’s newest book, Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Start Enjoying Life, is available wherever books are sold.

Derwin L. Gray is the co-founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church, a multi-generational, mission-shaped community in South Carolina. After graduating from Brigham Young University, Derwin played professional football in the NFL for six years, during which he came to know Christ and sensed God calling him to ministry. Derwin earned a doctorate from Northern Seminary, and he is the author of several books including God, Do You Hear Me?: Discover the Prayer God Always Answers.

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Amy Seiffert is on staff at Soma City Church in Toledo, OH and the author of Starved: Why We Need a Spiritual Diet Change to Move Us from Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed to Fulfilled, Whole, and Free. She is an affiliate Cru staff member and a regular YouVersion Bible teacher. Amy is married to Rob, and they live in Bowling Green, Ohio, with their three kids.

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Yubeka Riddick has over two decades of experience in ministry with a focus on empowering families, mothers, and wives. Yubeka has been a full-time children’s pastor at Impact Church in Jacksonville for the last six years. She has a bachelor’s degree in conflict resolution from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in family ministry from Southeastern University. Yubeka is also the author of Authentically You: Unveiling Your True Identity, and she shares her life with her husband and daughter in Jacksonville.

Tyler Hannel is executive pastor of Northlands Church. Before he was executive pastor, Tyler was in sales and consulting both in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He joined the Northlands elder team in 2012. Tyler is passionate about building a healthy community in neighborhoods, homes, and families. He believes that the next generation needs healthy mothers and fathers (biologically & spiritually). Tyler and his wife Nicole are raising two daughters in Norcross, Georgia.

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