CJ Johnson is the Senior Pastor of Northview Church, with 15 locations throughout central Indiana. He also oversees the Northview Network which focuses on equipping other churches to thrive in their communities in life-changing ways.
CJ is a storyteller and cultural commentator with a passion for helping people cut through the noise of our world to see the beauty of the gospel. Known for his humor, authenticity, and insight, CJ connects God’s Word to everyday life in ways that are bold, clear, and memorable.
CJ has been married to his wife Kristin for nearly 20 years, and they have four children.
Michael Panther is the Founder of Hope Mobility International, a ministry sharing God’s love and hope, restoring dignity through the gift of mobility. Hope Mobility International partners with international organizations to provide mobility devices to Africa’s people with disabilities, and train and equip indigenous pastors to reach those with disabilities in their communities, sharing the good news of Jesus.
Michael is a wheelchair user and a native of South Sudan. Illness and war experiences left him in a wheelchair. But God took Michael on a journey of physical and spiritual change and now he travels from Sudan, to Kenya, to the United States. Michael graduated from Louisiana State University with an Economics Degree, and God is using him to serve people in Africa with disabilities.
Jon Mourglia has been a potter for over 40 years and doing demonstrations for 30. He is the founder of the Potter’s House and, for years, travelled regularly with his teaching ministry.
Jon transforms a lump of clay into a finished vessel, vividly demonstrating different aspects of the spiritual growth of the Christian.
Jon is currently spending focused time with his family, building an art gallery, and working in various mediums of art. He teaches Sunday school class, hosts an inventor’s group, and is building a pottery studio at his church.
Jon is a favorite at Bethel University, and you are sure to enjoy his sense of humor and insights.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and vast achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans, recognizing their ongoing contributions to enriching the nation’s economy, culture, and society
Sweh Velilla serves as the Lead Pastor at The After Church in South Bend, Indiana. Additionally, he is affiliated with Notre Dame, where he contributes to the community.
Sweh helps lead three different Bible studies, including one specifically for Notre Dame football players. As a second-generation Puerto Rican, he shares his life with his wife, Allison, and their three children, along with one playful dog.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
This is part of our annual IGNITE Series, a Spiritual Emphasis Week when we’re asking God to light a spiritual flame in each of us —one that will move us to know Him more fully, follow Him more deeply, and reflect Him more brightly.
