On Stage

• Worship

  Rob Jones

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  Rob Jones

  Worship Pastor and Singer Songwriter, Rob Jones was created to do music. He uses his authentic Folk/Soul vibe to help create an atmosphere for people to encounter the Lord and experience the goodness of His grace. 

  www.robjonesmusic.com

• Morning
  Speaker

  Chad Ragsdale

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  Chad Ragsdale

  Chad Ragsdale teaches at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. He teaches primarily in the areas of biblical interpretation and apologetics. His passion in preaching and teaching is to point students to Christ and to help them to learn to take every thought captive. He has been married to his "so much better than he deserves" wife Tara for 15 years. They have three kids, Logan, Addy, and Ryane - each unique, awesome, and crazy in their own way. If you want to make Chad tear up, just ask him about the 2016 Cubs.

• Speaker

  Drake Holderman

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  Drake Holderman

  Drake is married to his high school sweetheart, Andrea. They have one son, Willie Cruz. He is a student minister at Christ's Church of Oronogo in Southwest Missouri. Drake graduated with his B.A. in Student Ministry from Ozark Christian College and his M.A. in Theological Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary.

• Speaker

  Jaron Scott

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  Jaron Scott

  Jaron helps lead Christ's Church Joplin, in Joplin, Missouri. He loves Jesus, his wife Chelsi, Jesus’ people and spending his life leading Jesus’ people.

• Speaker

  Rachel Grindle

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  Rachel Grindle

  Rachel Grindle is a Mama of three boys age three and under and is married to Stephen. Together they serve in church and neighborhood ministry in Joplin, MO. She is a professor at Ozark Christian College and is pursuing in PhD in Leadership Studies. This year marks her 20th year in ministry and she has done everything from youth ministry, missions, and teaching ministry. She loves to eat good food, travel around the world, and spend time with her family. Raising her boys in the way of Jesus is her greatest Kingdom Work to date!

• Speaker

  Jayson French

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  Jayson French

  Jayson is CIY’s President. He’s been with CIY since 2002, when he started as the associate director of conferences before being promoted to director of conferences and then to his current role as President. Jayson has a bachelor’s degree in Biblical literature from Ozark Christian College and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from the Hargrove School and Adult and Graduate Studies at Lincoln Christian College. Prior to joining CIY, Jayson was a youth minister at Christian Church of Carl Junction (MO); Eastside Christian Church in Fullerton, CA; East Tulsa Christian Church; and Paramount Terrace Church (now Hillside Christian Church) in Amarillo, Texas. He and his wife Janice have four children – Justin, Levi, Sydney and Cylis. Their family attends Christ’s Church of Oronogo near Joplin, MO.