Laura Bulgrien is a sojourner at heart. She desires to live in a way that simply rests in the grip of God’s grace.
Laura grew up in Michigan, attended Bethel College and lived in Hawaii and Colorado before recently returning to Indiana. She currently serves as the Director of The Experience a young adult discipleship and equipping program through Forge. As a Forge speaker, she travels both nationally and internationally to call people to know Jesus Christ and His gospel. Laura’s greatest passion is seeking to discover and unveil the Kingdom of God at work in the here and now. She challenges others to step into the reality of God’s Kingdom here on earth as it is in Heaven.
Since 2005, Jesse Eubanks has worked to build relationships with homeless guests and residents in Louisville in order to bring the presence of Christ and the power of the gospel into difficult circumstances. He serves as the Director of Love Thy Neighborhood, an urban missions agency for young adults impacting homelessness, the adult entertainment industry, crisis pregnancy, orphan care, health care, and much more. Love Thy Neighborhood equips and mobilizes the next generation of Christian leaders to work with the poor, the suffering, and the marginalized in their city. Jesse is married to Lindsay, and they have two children.
Izzy Alvarez was born and raised in New York City. He joined the staff of Fellowship Missionary Church, in Fort Wayne, in 2005 as a custodian where he served faithfully for years before obeying a call from the Lord to become a Pastor. In 2013, Izzy joined Fellowship’s youth ministries team leading the high school youth for five years. Most recently God called Izzy to step into a Director of Discipling role where he helps individuals and communities grow and live into their respective spiritual callings. Izzy has a passion for hip-hop, jazz, books, and helping people become the best versions of themselves. He and his wife Samantha have three beautiful daughters.
Global Engagement Program Assistants, Collin Sroka and Jocelynn Moss, and the Director of Global and Community Engagement Tyler Grant, along with current student Taylor Nelson, and graduate Gui Teixeira share about task force opportunities and experiences.
Jonathan Brooks serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in West Englewood where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Pastor J has a degree in Architecture, a Masters in Teaching, and a Master of Divinity Degree with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He has served as a mentor, a musician, an adjunct professor, and the Director for Mission Year in Chicago. Jonathan has a deep desire to invest in the community where he grew up. Through various community partnerships Canaan Community Church provides youth development, holistic help options, college scholarships, art and music training, and continual support to the incarcerated and their families living in Englewood and other Chicago communities. Pastor J is a sought after speaker, writer, and artist. His first book Church Forsaken will be released in the spring.
Jonathan Brooks serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in West Englewood where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Pastor J has a degree in Architecture, a Masters in Teaching, and a Master of Divinity Degree with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He has served as a mentor, a musician, an adjunct professor, and the Director for Mission Year in Chicago. Jonathan has a deep desire to invest in the community where he grew up. Through various community partnerships Canaan Community Church provides youth development, holistic help options, college scholarships, art and music training, and continual support to the incarcerated and their families living in Englewood and other Chicago communities. Pastor J is a sought after speaker, writer, and artist. His first book Church Forsaken will be released in the spring.
Jonathan Brooks serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in West Englewood where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Pastor J has a degree in Architecture, a Masters in Teaching, and a Master of Divinity Degree with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He has served as a mentor, a musician, an adjunct professor, and the Director for Mission Year in Chicago. Jonathan has a deep desire to invest in the community where he grew up. Through various community partnerships Canaan Community Church provides youth development, holistic help options, college scholarships, art and music training, and continual support to the incarcerated and their families living in Englewood and other Chicago communities. Pastor J is a sought after speaker, writer, and artist. His first book Church Forsaken will be released in the spring.
Jonathan Brooks serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in West Englewood where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Pastor J has a degree in Architecture, a Masters in Teaching, and a Master of Divinity Degree with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He has served as a mentor, a musician, an adjunct professor, and the Director for Mission Year in Chicago. Jonathan has a deep desire to invest in the community where he grew up. Through various community partnerships Canaan Community Church provides youth development, holistic help options, college scholarships, art and music training, and continual support to the incarcerated and their families living in Englewood and other Chicago communities. Pastor J is a sought after speaker, writer, and artist. His first book Church Forsaken will be released in the spring.
Jonathan Brooks serves as Senior Pastor at Canaan Community Church in West Englewood where he lives with his wife and two daughters. Pastor J has a degree in Architecture, a Masters in Teaching, and a Master of Divinity Degree with an emphasis in Christian Community Development. He has served as a mentor, a musician, an adjunct professor, and the Director for Mission Year in Chicago. Jonathan has a deep desire to invest in the community where he grew up. Through various community partnerships Canaan Community Church provides youth development, holistic help options, college scholarships, art and music training, and continual support to the incarcerated and their families living in Englewood and other Chicago communities. Pastor J is a sought after speaker, writer, and artist. His first book Church Forsaken will be released in the spring.
