FEBRUARY 26-27, 2025
What is MOVE Conference?
MOVE Conference is designed for anyone passionate about sharing the Gospel locally, nationally, and internationally. Pastors, church staff, students, and any leader who desires to learn, grow, and develop in the area of missions will benefit from MOVE.
Conference Schedule
We will have five dynamic main sessions with worship, speakers, and stories from special guests who live and serve around the world.
Meet our 2025 Speakers
Main Session Speakers
Davis Powell
CEO & President of Seed Company
Meet Davis
Davis has been involved in Bible translation for nine years and began working at Seed Company in 2015. He has served in a myriad of roles until becoming the Chief Executive Officer in March 2024. In December 2020, Davis accepted the role of Chief Advancement Officer, which later became referred to as Chief Experience Officer, to oversee Seed Company’s investor experience and global brand efforts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Clemson University with a minor in business administration, as well as a Master of Arts in Christian leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary. Davis and his wife Kate live in Dallas, Texas, with their daughter and son. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing & watching soccer, and traveling.
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Meet Amir
Hear stories about the persecuted church from a Muslim background believer.
Clay Smith
Senior Pastor of Johnson Ferry
Meet Clay
In August 2019, Clay was approved unanimously by the congregation to serve as the senior pastor of Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. He is a native of Greenville, South Carolina, and the son of a pastor. Clay's passion for ministry revolves around the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) and includes Biblical concentration in three major areas: evangelism, relational discipleship, and missions. Clay earned a Bachelor of Music from the University of South Carolina in 2001 and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2005. He is currently a Ph.D. student at Southwestern with a concentration in preaching. He and his wife, Terrica, have three daughters.
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Meet Heather
Heather is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She designs advanced writing curriculum for the English department and loves helping students thrive professionally. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, and an award-winning book on evangelism (cowritten with her husband, Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus. Her latest book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility (Fall 2022) helps fight the loneliness epidemic by inviting readers to enjoy better conversations.
Heather also serves with Faculty Commons, the graduate student and professor ministry of Cru. She has two daughters and three cats, and she blogs daily at heatherholleman.com. Her podcast is “The Verb with Heather Holleman.” When she’s not writing or teaching, Heather is growing a plum orchard, looking for turtles in the woods, or gathering with friends for dinner and a movie.
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Meet Edward
Edward Paz planted The Movement Church in Oakland, California in 2013. After 8 years of proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and serving the city, Edward transitioned the leadership of the church to a new Senior Pastor, and took a role at Hope Church in Las Vegas as their Lead Pastor of Prayer and Teaching Ministries.
Edward has been married to his wife Rebekah for 18 years. His passions include creating/cultivating a culture of corporate prayer within a church, training the next generation of preachers, and encouraging pastors to be spiritually and emotionally healthy.
Edward also enjoys writing. He published “Only God – A Supernatural Church Planting Story” in 2020 and has written extensively at edwardpaz.com.
Dr. Mary Ho
International Executive Leader of All Nations
Meet Mary
Dr. Mary Ho is the International Executive Leader of All Nations (http://allnations.international), a global Christian missions organization with workers making disciples and church planting in 45 countries. Dr. Ho is passionate about finishing the Great Commission in this generation by sharing the love of God among every people and in parts of the world where the name of Jesus Christ is little or not known. Dr. Ho received her Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University, VA, U.S.A. in 2016.
Dr. Jamaal Williams
Lead pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown
Meet Dr. Jamaal
Dr. Jamaal Williams is the lead pastor of Sojourn Church Midtown in Louisville, Kentucky. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Jamaal graduated from Michigan State University and holds a Doctor of Educational Ministry (DEdMin) in Black Church Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as an adjunct professor in Leadership and Discipleship. Additionally, Jamaal serves as the President of Harbor Network, a church-planting organization dedicated to launching, leading, and multiplying thriving churches.
Jamaal co-authors the award-winning book "In Church As It Is in Heaven" with Timothy Paul Jones and is a contributing author to "Ministers of Reconciliation: Preaching on Race and the Gospel," published by Lexham Press. He has written numerous articles on church leadership and discipleship. Jamaal has been married to Amberly for 15 years, and they have five children together. Outside of ministry and family, he enjoys following the '90s Chicago Bulls, embracing slow days, pursuing a more joyful life, and cultivating greater intimacy with Jesus.’
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Meet Amir
Hear stories about the persecuted church from a Muslim background believer.
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Meet Heather
Heather is an associate teaching professor at Penn State, speaker, and author. She designs advanced writing curriculum for the English department and loves helping students thrive professionally. She has written eight books, including the bestseller Seated with Christ: Living Freely in a Culture of Comparison, and an award-winning book on evangelism (cowritten with her husband, Ashley Holleman) called Sent: Living a Life That Invites Others to Jesus. Her latest book, The Six Conversations: Pathways to Connecting in an Age of Isolation and Incivility (Fall 2022) helps fight the loneliness epidemic by inviting readers to enjoy better conversations.
Heather also serves with Faculty Commons, the graduate student and professor ministry of Cru. She has two daughters and three cats, and she blogs daily at heatherholleman.com. Her podcast is “The Verb with Heather Holleman.” When she’s not writing or teaching, Heather is growing a plum orchard, looking for turtles in the woods, or gathering with friends for dinner and a movie.
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Meet Edward
Edward Paz planted The Movement Church in Oakland, California in 2013. After 8 years of proclaiming the gospel, making disciples, and serving the city, Edward transitioned the leadership of the church to a new Senior Pastor, and took a role at Hope Church in Las Vegas as their Lead Pastor of Prayer and Teaching Ministries.
Edward has been married to his wife Rebekah for 18 years. His passions include creating/cultivating a culture of corporate prayer within a church, training the next generation of preachers, and encouraging pastors to be spiritually and emotionally healthy.
Edward also enjoys writing. He published “Only God – A Supernatural Church Planting Story” in 2020 and has written extensively at edwardpaz.com.
*More speakers will be announced soon!
breakout sessions
Ministering through Crisis
We are living in troubled times with one major world crisis after another. Whether it be natural disaster or political turmoil, this track is designed to provide practical tools in continuing gospel ministry in the face of risk and suffering.
Mobilizing the Next Generation
Mission leaders need great wisdom in how to effectively communicate to the next generation. This track will focus both on understanding and engaging the lost, while also mobilizing believers.
Missions & Technology
Although rapidly changing technology presents believers with many dangers, how can mission practitioners effectively utilize technology for Kingdom purposes? This track provides practical know-how in several fields.
Moving Beyond Failure
This track will provide honest real-world insight into mistakes mission experts have made, and how they learned and grew through them.
PRICING
Early Bird
Nov 17 - Dec 20, 2024General
Dec 21, 2024 - Feb 25, 2025Walk-Up
Feb 26-27, 2025Special Offers
We offer special rates for groups of 10 or more — this discount will automatically apply when you register.
We also offer special rates for college/seminary students and church planters! If you fall into one of these categories, please contact us at [email protected] to register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend?
MOVE Conference is designed for anyone who is passionate about sharing the gospel locally, nationally, and internationally. Pastors, church staff, college students, and any leader who desires to learn, grow, and develop in the area of missions will benefit from MOVE Conference.
How do I pay my conference fee?
Payments are made through credit or debit cards during the registration process.
Can I cancel my registration?
We understand that plans sometimes change. While we cannot guarantee a refund, we will do our best to work with specific situations. All registrations are transferable to another individual. Please contact [email protected] for any questions about registration.
What is included in my registration fee?
Registration for this in-person conference includes access to all main and breakout sessions, MOVE swag, four (4) meals, and digital access to all sessions for 90 days after the conference.
If I attend Johnson Ferry, what part of the conference can I attend?
There are several ways you can be a part of the MOVE Conference. You can register for the full mission leaders conference or be a part of the JF family events. Contact [email protected] for more information.
How is the MOVE Conference connected to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church?
The MOVE Conference is an exciting part of Johnson Ferry’s annual MOVE missions week.
Didn’t See Your Question?
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