The DEEPER LIFE SERIES is a time when we consider what it means to deepen our relationship with Christ and submit more fully to His work in our lives.
Garrett Howell serves as the prayer pastor for Asbury Church in Huntsville, Alabama, his primary focus is training Christians how to pray in small and large group settings. Garrett started the Asbury Furnace, a multi-generational prayer gathering that contends for awakening in the Huntsville region. Preaching stories from Scripture and writing devotionals are ways he operates in a prophetic calling to Christians in America.
Garrett is privileged to learn under incredible leaders and mentors in Asbury Church and within the Seedbed community.
Dr. Linhart has served at Bethel University for 24 years. He oversees all academic programs for adults, graduate students, and online students. Terry has written eight books and over 24 book chapters, and he consults with various Christian ministries around the country.
He and his wife Kelly have three adult children who are all Bethel graduates, married to Bethel graduates, and now raising future Bethel graduates.
Dr. Loyd-Paige is an educator, author, speaker, podcaster, mentor, and diversity consultant. She earned her undergraduate degree from Calvin University and completed her PhD in Sociology at Purdue University. Loyd-Paige co-authored the book “Diversity Playbook: Recommendations and Guidance for Christian Organizations” and co-hosts the “Antioch Podcast: Conversations on Biblical Anti-racism.”
Her exceptional leadership in diversity and racial justice initiatives has earned her numerous accolades. After dedicating 38 and a half years to Calvin University, she retired from her career in higher education in June 2023.
Now, she focuses entirely on her consulting firm, Loyd-Paige and Associates, where she works as a diversity consultant and certified wellness coach. Additionally, she is the Founder and President of the organization Preach Sista!
Outside of her professional life, she is married to her husband Darrell, has three children, and is a proud grandmother of two.
Athletes who are a part of the SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team) give their testimonies.
Rev. Dr. Keith Koteskey, is the Associate Professor of Christian Ministries and chair of the Religion and Philosophy department.
Keith served in pastoral ministry for twenty-one years and brings that rich experience to the classroom in courses that address ministry practices – preaching, pastoral care, church leadership, evangelism, and discipleship.
In addition to teaching, Keith enjoys mentoring ministry students and supervising internships. He and his wife LeAnne regularly host student groups and classes in their home for dinner and fellowship.
Keith recently earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.
He loves kayaking, hiking, coffee, chocolate, donuts and chasing tornadoes.
Caleb’s passion is to reach people who are far from God and help them discover that their best days are still ahead of them! A passionate sports enthusiast and adventure seeker, Caleb brings the same energy and drive from the playing field into his ministry.
He currently serves as the Lead Pastor at a church in Aurora, Colorado, and is also the co-author of Financing Vision, a guide for church leaders on resource management.
Caleb and his wife, Morgan, share a love for sports and adventure with their three sons. Together, they are committed to making an impact in Colorado and beyond.
