SPEAKERS & ARTISTS

Leader EX '25 will have a variety of impactful speakers and artists throughout the conference.  You will also enjoy interacting with many of them in the breakout sessions.

  • JUSTIN HAMILTON

    Justin Hamilton has been leading and communicating to diverse audiences for over a decade. He has extensive experience working with college students, young adults and entrepreneurs. He has a passion for leadership development and effective communication.  Justin is also a Tedx speaker and frequently speaks at universities, churches and organizations around the country.   In January of 2023 Justin and his wife Delicia launched Legacy Church in Chandler, AZ and it has been nothing short of miraculous. In one short year, it has become the fastest growing church in AZ and hundreds of people have given their life to Jesus.  The Hamiltons have three amazing children.  

  • Brandon & Jennifer Bruce

    Brandon and Jennifer Bruce are the founding and senior pastors of Church Experience.  Brandon and Jennifer started dating at 19 years old while living in San Diego. They love investing time with their four children, families, and friends.  They enjoy exploring the beautiful Florida coast, traveling, and serving the Lord together as a family.  Brandon is a basketball player, loves to surf, enjoys nature, and has fun planning adventurous date nights with Jennifer.  Brandon has his masters degree in ministry leadership and has also completed four years of doctoral level studies in organizational leadership.  Jennifer homeschools their four children, enjoys graphic/interior design, using her creative gifts in God's Church, loves being around people, and has her masters degree in education.  Both Brandon and Jennifer grew up as pastors kids in great churches.  Brandon and Jennifer are passionate about seeing more people experience a full life in Jesus Christ!

  • Christian Mungai

    Christian Mungai is a native Kenyan, who is answering God’s call to be a missionary to the United States. Christian serves as the Global Engagement Pastor at Mariners Church in Irvine, California, where he is passionate about deploying the Church into what God is doing around the world. Christian has served in the United States for more than a decade now. He has been married to his wife, Delta, for 10 years and they have one daughter, Kabi, who is 8.

  • Leon van Rooyen

    The ministry of Dr. Leon van Rooyen has spanned over thirty-five years and five continents. As an apostolic leader, he has served as a missionary, pastor, teacher, evangelist, church planter, and relief worker throughout the globe. In both his public and private life, Dr. Leon strives to promote a love for God, a loyalty to the Church, and a passion for souls.

  • Brent & Natasha Dongell

    Brent is a Christian professor and speaker as well as being an author.  Natasha is a founding pastor, author, and speaker.  They are a dynamic team based out of the Clemson, South Carolina area.  Brent has been a part of the CE Board of Directors since before launch.  

  • Jeremy Rosado

    From American Idol and The Voice, singer and songwriter Jeremy Rosado has been using the gift that God gave him to bring people closer to Jesus through his music! He’s been able to release music “that allows people to connect and be able to just draw from those complicated and hard situations.” 

  • Mike Malagies

    Mike Malagies is a 21 year old artist from Tampa, Florida. He started rapping when he was 14 years old, freestyling for his older brother. He made music for fun on his phone from age 15-16 and started "releasing" the music to his brother. Once Mike saw his brother's reaction to his music, he knew he had a true gift. At age 17, he got his first real microphone for his birthday. He put out his first "official" song called "Do or Die" on his 18th birthday. He would reference his faith every now and then but as he keeps getting closer to Jesus, his music is transforming to be Christ-centered. He puts out a diverse amount of music ranging from hype workout music to chill, lyrical rap, to catchy pop songs. He loves hip-hop and he loves Jesus and it's his mission to contextualize the gospel through music!

  • CE Worship Team

    Our very own Church Experience Worship Team will be leading us into God's presence through worship during LeaderEX 2025.  We'll be led by our incredible team of Alexis Carroll, Ashley Huegli, and Bri Robinson along with many other talented CE singers and instrumentalists.  Expect dynamic worship and prepare for an unforgettable encounter with God!