Presenters

• Dexter Thomas

  Dex has been doing motivational speaking around the world for the past 15 years, speaking in hundreds of organizations and to over 20,000 in-dividuals in 10 countries. His heart is to teach practical tools for improving every area of our life.
  
  Dexter knows about motivation and overcoming because he has over-come significant difficulties in his own life. Born blind into a poor fam-ily of eight children on the Island of Trinidad, his early life had many limitations. As a young adult, he was in a serious accident in which he was severely injured and nearly died.
  
  In spite of these early obstacles, he went on to achieve several signifi-cant milestones, including earning two Masters degrees and a doctor-ate in U.S. schools. He has traveled and spoken extensively throughout the United States and the Caribbean, as well as in Europe and Asia, speaking in 10 countries so far. He was the founder of an outreach to the poor and homeless in Oakland, California. He is currently the founding director of a nonprofit that services the blind community. In addition, he has several inventions and products under development, runs a real estate business, and has written three books:
  
  - From Rags to Ruin: Stories and Sermons from a Street Preacher
  - Messy Revival: Funny Stories for a Change
  - 40 Days of Power: An innovative approach to improving your wellbeing and maximizing your potential

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• Jennifer Hernandez

  Jennifer Hernandez was born and raised on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. Her love for sharing Jesus began when she dedicated her voice to Him, as a child by singing throughout the islands; preaching began during high school. Motivated to answer God’s call on her life, Jen moved her family to England, where she obtained her BS in Behavioral Sciences at Newbold College. Together with her husband, Armando, and their five boys, God has taken them on a journey of faith, with opportunities to share His love throughout Europe and the United States. She enjoys being actively involved in children’s ministries, women’s ministries, and worship ministries. Jennifer recently graduated with her Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary and is excited to now be serving as an Associate Pastor at Plantation Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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• Joseph Salajan

  Pastor Joe was born in the little town of Crasna (Romania). Ever since he was a child, he has been fascinated by the unique connection between pastors and their special book, the Bible. When at the age of 7 he received his first little Bible from a brave pastor who was able to procure it for him in spite of the interdictions of the communist regime, he felt special and decided one day he would become a pastor.
  
  After serving as a Pastor for 8 years in Romania, in 2013 he immigrated to the USA. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Plantation Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with his wonderful wife Anda and their gorgeous daughter Alessandra, he enjoys proclaiming God’s grace and ministering to his fellows.
  
  By God's grace, in February 2020 he completed my doctoral program obtaining a Doctor of Ministry degree in Preaching/Homiletics from Andrews University. His hobbies are languages, music, and poetry.

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• Kevin A. McKoy

  Kevin, a native of Jamaica, desires to grow in God’s grace, and to live God’s will for his life. His passion is to nurture God’s people by embodying the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a concentration in Pastoral Ministry from Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Theology and Care from Yale University. Kevin is married to Sheriece, and they are waiting the birth of their first child. Kevin is a supporter of Liverpool Football Club and enjoys sport in general.

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• Paul Anderson

  Pastor Paul Anderson is the president of the Northern Caribbean University Alumni Association Chapter of South Florida now for 4 years. He has served in ministry for over 12 years and His tenure has covered Pastoral and Educational leadership roles. His academic background is in Theology, Education and counseling and is currently spending time in the classroom to educate young scholars.
  
  He is married to Linnie Anderson with a little gem named Annnalise and they are both leading the Family Life Department at Plantation SDA. They enjoy mentoring young people to finish the work of building up God's Kingdom.

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• Rob Stevenson

  Mr. Stevenson attended Andrews Academy, then Cedar Lake Academy and graduated from Andrews University with a degree in Psychology and Religion. He later earned a Masters Degree in Educational
  Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi.
  
  After college Mr. Stevenson worked as a boy’s dean, campus chaplain, history teacher, Bible teacher, vice principal then principal of several Adventist Junior, Senior and Boarding Academies across the
  United States.
  
  While working in schools, he was blessed as a capable and inspired public speaker who loves to share his love for the Lord and Adventist Christian education. He is most happy working with students, preaching,
  teaching, and conducting weeks of prayer and evangelistic series.
  
  Rob was married to his wife Tina since 1988. They have two children, a son Alexander 26 who lives in Chattanooga TN, and a daughter Sheree 24 who lives in Kettering Oh. Mr. Stevenson is currently the principal of Sawgrass Adventist School for this next school year.