2024 Speakers

Pastor Shawn Boonstra is speaker/director for the Voice of Prophecy ministry. His broadcasts, live seminars, and books have been a source of inspiration around the globe. He currently lives in Loveland, Colorado, and enjoys any activity that gets him out of doors and into the mountains, especially when his wife, Jean, can join him.

Nancy Crosby is the author of the Bountiful Health Cookbook. In the past 20 years she has done catering and presented health and cooking seminars. Nancy and her husband Pastor James live on the Navajo Reservation in Kayenta, Arizona. Together they use education in sustainable gardening and healthy eating to reach out in their community.

Narlon Edwards’ ministry started in New York in the late 90s, focusing on urban evangelism. In 2009, he left a successful career to enter full-time ministry, emphasizing medical missionary work, evangelism, and church planting. His wife, Samantha, teaches nutrition and authored “The Better Way” cookbook. They both share a passion for spreading the Three Angels’ Messages and establishing Outpost Centers. Narlon now directs Red River Outpost in Kentucky.

Mark Finley, an internationally renowned evangelist and author, has dedicated his life to sharing the Christian faith. As a speaker, he has reached millions through public seminars and television programs. Known for his clear, inspiring messages, Finley has authored numerous books, and continues to be a leading voice in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He and his wife, Ernestine “Teenie,” have three grown children, and continue to minister through the Living Hope School of Evangelism Training Center in Haymarket, Virginia.

Shanniel has a passion for evangelism, missions, young people, health and disease prevention since he was 17 years old. He has dedicated his life to missions and ministry for the past twenty years, serving with Uchee Pines Institute, LIGHT (Lay Institute for Global Health Training) and OCI (Outpost Centers International). He is currently the president of Eden Valley Institute of Wellness, serving with his wife Lina and their son Daniel.  He loves the Lord and very passionate about sharing His love with others.

Started working with our family-owned bakery once I turned 16 years of age.  Have gratefully been able to work with the greatest co-workers possible with leadership responsibilities in Transportation, Manufacturing, HR, Purchasing and Government Relations. Being on the board of MFC since 1986 and now Chairman of the Board. Have serviced on numerous community boards and SDA non-profit boards.

Calvin Kim is a dentist from Olympia, WA and the co-founder of F5 Challenge and ARME Bible Camp. He currently serves as ASI Vice President for Evangelism.  He is passionate about inspiring others to live their best lives and winning souls into God’s kingdom.

Ramona Llull (a pseudonym) worked within Muslim communities in the Middle East for seven years. Now, she shares her firsthand experiences to empower others in effective mission engagement. She holds a Masters in Islamic Studies and a Doctorate in Missiology.

Harold James Lance, born March 31 1932, the 4th of 5 children of Bruce and Anna Lance; Family: Married Joan Dirksen April 4 1955; Children: Karen Smith; H.James Lance, and Julia Bergstrom; Education: B.S. in Law Willamette University 1954; Juris Doctor Willamette University College of Law 1955; Military: United States Army, Active duty 1955-1957, Reserve: 1957-1961; Special Agent U. S. Army Counter Intelligence Corp; Professional: Oregon State Bar1955-2005(currently in active; State Bar of California 1957 to present, Active Inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers 1987; Partner Vinnedge Lance and Glenn, Ontario CA 1958 to 1989; Martindale Hubbell rating: av. Service: President Optimist Club International, Ontario CA; Chapter President CA Trial Lawyers Association; SDA Church: Local Elder SS Class Teacher; Member of the board of Directors: Paradise Valley Hospital; Southeastern CA Conference of SDA; Georgia Cumberland Conference Committee of SDA;Pacific Union Conference of SDA, North America Division of SDA Executive Committee; General Conference of SDA Board and Executive Committee; Pacific Press Publishing Association Board; Board of The Loma Linda University Medical Center; President of ASI and ASI Missions Inc. President Outpost Centers International;

Stephen and Felecia Lee are a mission-minded creative duo. Stephen founded a marketing business, and Felecia is a homemaker. They led at ASI YP and spoke at GYC, SAC, AYP, and conference events. Based in New Hampshire, their talks on communication, relationships, productivity, and faith empower individuals to inspire change.

Henry Linares born in Caracas, Venezuela and Norma Linares born in Caqueta, Colombia.  Henry worked As a Director of Sales for International Forest Corporation one of the largest paper distributors in North America.  Norma worked for ABC bookstore in Miami before moving to Orlando.

“Denzil & Donna McNeilus are  the owners of Sterling State Bank. They resides in Dodge Center, Minnesota. Denzil is a past president of ASI. He is currently the President of ASI Missions Inc.  Denzil and his wife, Donna, also a past president of ASI, are parents to three children. Their passion is sharing Christ with others around the world. Their involvement with ASI extends back many years.”

Raluca McRoberts, BA, MA, UCPO

Raluca’s journey began in Romania during communism. After embracing the Advent faith, she pursued education in the US. She has served in evangelism ranging from canvassing, Bible work and working for It Is Written, to training lay people, speaking and conducting workshops. Alongside her husband, an airline pilot, they work together in spreading the gospel.

Dr. Scott Nelson trained at Loma Linda University for medical school and orthopedic surgery residency followed by a fellowship in children’s orthopedics. Dr. Nelson has dedicated a significant part of his career to humanitarian service and currently serves as the Medical Director at Haiti Adventist Hospital in Port au Prince, Haiti.

Adam Ramdin is presently the Executive Producer for the Lineage Journey, a ministry he co-founded five years ago. This ministry seeks to educate people on our identity, showing how the past shapes the present and guides the future. He is married to his wife, Aiko and together they live near Nottingham in England with their son Enoch and daughter Eden.

Barbara Taylor was a huge success in the corporate world and living life in the fast lane. She was selected by Corporate Connection Magazine as one of six Women to Watch in the 90’s! She attended the University of Denver and has been in Sales and Marketing for the past thirty years. Her Sales and Marketing experience has covered the Hotel Industry, Playboy International, General Mills, Lord Jeff Sportswear, Barlo Inc., Preco, and Between U.N.Me, Inc. She taught a course at the University of Colorado in Professional Women in Sales and Marketing. She spent most of her adult life in achieving outstanding sales and marketing awards in various corporations and businesses. While hugely successful in the corporate world, she was spiritually bankrupt. Barbara has a powerful testimony of how God transformed her life and she is now passionately working for the Lord. Barbara resides in Copper Mountain, Colorado where she is helping to plant a Church. She travels extensively, training people on how to give Small Group Home Bible studies and getting others excited about winning souls for Heaven!

Dr David Trim is Director of Archives, Statistics, and Research for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, a position in which he has served since election in 2010. He is the author, co-author or editor of fifteen books, eighty scholarly articles and book chapters, and another  seventy articles for general church readers.

Westney White is currently a fourth-year medical student at Loma Linda University. Before pursuing his medical education, he spent 11 years in various forms of full-time ministry as a Bible Worker, Evangelist, Health Coach, Literature Ministries Director, and the Director of SOULS West.

Born May 10, 1950. Married Nancy Louise Vollmer Wilson. 3 daughters/son in laws. 11 grandchildren. Pastor Greater NY Conference. Director Metropolitan Ministries. Departmental director/executive secretary Africa-Indian Ocean Division. President Euro Asia-Division. President Review and Herald Publishing Association. Associate secretary, VP, president General Conference ordained minister, Doctor of Philosophy degree Religious Education Master of Divinity, Master of Science degree Public Health.