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Earl Seals

Earl Seals

Founder • Scalable Leadership Development Cohort • Board Chairman

Earl Seals is a ministry leader, visionary strategist, and champion for the next generation of pastors and church leaders. As the founder of TheChurchHub.org, he has created a community designed to strengthen pastors, ministry wives, and key ministry leaders, equipping them for healthier, more sustainable churches. Earl has also played a key role in global church planting movements and served as an early investor and executive producer with Dallas Jenkins for The Chosen, amplifying the gospel's reach worldwide.

With a passion for developing leaders, Earl has built high-impact leadership frameworks that multiply disciple-makers and create scalable pathways for ministry growth. His work reflects a deep conviction: healthy leaders build healthy churches, and healthy churches transform communities.

Married to his wife for over 30 years, Earl and his family are blessed with children who love the Lord and share in their commitment to faith and ministry.

In addition to his ministry investment, Earl is the Co-Founder and President of The N2 Company, a national publishing and media organization recognized by EntrepreneurFortuneOutside MagazineInc., and Franchise Business Review. Since its launch in 2004, N2 has grown into one of the nation's most successful privately held media companies. Earl's unique blend of marketplace excellence and ministry conviction continues to inspire leaders in both arenas to pursue impact for the glory of God.

Andrea Griffith

Andrea Griffith

Women in Ministry & Ministry Wives Cohort

Andrea Griffith is a trophy of God's grace who has spent her life sharing with others how they too can know the depths of God's grace. She has spent 30 years in full-time ministry as an itinerant missionary, church planting pastor's wife, women's ministry director, and national conference speaker all while raising four children who are now adults. 

She exudes joy, kindness, and compassion as she points people to the riches of the gospel found in God's word. Andrea currently lives in Florida with her husband, Trent, where they are planting New City Church. Andrea continues to serve with FamilyLife, Parakaleo, and in local churches. If she has a free day, you can find Andrea in the sunshine reading a book.

Together with her husband, Trent, Andrea also leads GriffithGroup.org, a ministry dedicated to strengthening churches, pastors, and ministry families. Through preaching, teaching, and equipping events across the country, Andrea and Trent come alongside leaders with encouragement, practical tools, and a deep passion for seeing the Church thrive in health and mission. Their partnership in ministry reflects their shared calling: to invest in those who lead, so that every church can flourish.

Bradley Brittain

Bradley Brittain

Student and Young Adult Cohort

Bradley Brittain is passionate about mentoring the next generation of disciplemakers and leaders in student ministry. With more than 15 years of experience serving in churches across Texas and Nevada, Bradley has faithfully invested in middle school, high school, and young adult ministries---shaping both students and the leaders who guide them.

He has served in key student ministry leadership roles at Austin Ridge Bible ChurchHill Country Bible ChurchValleyPoint Church, and Central Church, and currently serves as an Associate Pastor while also teaching as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University Texas. Bradley holds both an MBA and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia, equipping him with a unique blend of ministry passion and academic insight.

Through the Student & Young Adults Cohorts at TheChurchHub.org, Bradley comes alongside pastors and ministry leaders to strengthen discipleship pathways, mentor emerging leaders, and build sustainable strategies that equip the next generation to follow Jesus and lead others.

Brock Graham

Brock Graham

Lead Pastors Cohort

Brock Graham serves as Lead Pastor with a deep conviction to see disciples made, leaders developed, and churches multiplied for the glory of God. His primary responsibility is the weekly preaching and teaching of God's Word, helping people encounter the truth of Scripture and apply it to everyday life.

Called to raise up healthy pastors and leaders, Brock is passionate about mentoring others, cultivating a culture of discipleship, and equipping the church to live on mission. He and his wife, Arica, joyfully parent their four children---Casen, Trey, and twins Ayden and Elle---living out the belief that ministry begins first in the home.

Life Verse: "He must become greater; I must become less." -- John 3:30

Chip Bernhard

Chip Bernhard

Lead Pastors Cohort

Chip Bernhard has served as the Lead Pastor of Spring Creek Church in Pewaukee, Wisconsin for 37 years, faithfully shepherding the congregation with a steady hand, a pastor's heart, and a deep commitment to God's Word. Under his leadership, Spring Creek has become a healthy and thriving church known for its mission to honor God by producing fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Known for his Bible-centered preaching, Chip's messages have consistently been thought-provoking, convicting, and motivating, helping people grow in faith and live out the gospel. His ministry has been marked by personal warmth, confident leadership, and a community-centered approach that reflects his belief that every person matters to God.

As he prepares to retire at the end of 2024, Chip's focus is turning toward coaching and mentoring lead pastors. His decades of experience in pastoral leadership give him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities pastors face. Through The Church Hub, Chip is investing in the next generation of church leaders, providing encouragement, clarity, and practical guidance to help them lead with faithfulness and longevity.

Chip's legacy is one of faithfulness, stability, and vision, and his passion remains the same: to see pastors flourish, churches remain healthy, and the mission of Christ continue to multiply.

Dave Moore

Dave Moore

Elder Selection Process Cohort

Dave Moore has served in ministry for more than 30 years as a seasoned and godly shepherd elder, faithfully helping churches navigate the vital process of elder selection and leadership development. A gifted ministry leader, Dave brings wisdom, discernment, and a deep commitment to building biblically grounded, healthy churches.

In addition to his ministry service, Dave is a seasoned pharmaceutical and biotech executive with extensive leadership experience. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Toralgen Inc., where he secured $8.3 million in funding and guided strategic growth initiatives. He is also an adjunct professor at Butler University, teaching business analytics and market research, and the owner of Transforming Insights LLC, a consulting firm. Earlier in his career, Dave held leadership roles at Eli Lilly & Co., where he helped transform major brands such as Cymbalta.

Dave holds an MBA from Indiana University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he invests in mentoring and industry organizations such as Axis Ventures and the Insights Association---bringing the same heart for leadership and growth that has defined his decades of ministry.

In addition to his work at Toralgen, Moore is an adjunct professor at Butler University, where he teaches business analytics and market research. He also owns Transforming Insights LLC, a market research consulting firm. Previously, he held positions at Eli Lilly & Co., where he played a significant role in transforming brands like Cymbalta and driving customer-centric initiatives

Moore holds an MBA from Indiana University and a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. He is also involved in mentoring and industry organizations such as Axis Ventures and the Insights Association .

Dr. Thomas White

Dr. Thomas White

Expositional Preaching Cohort

Dr. Thomas White serves as the 10th president of Cedarville University and has dedicated his life to training the next generation of leaders who stand firmly on God's Word. With a Ph.D. in systematic theology and decades of experience as both a professor and pastor, he combines deep theological scholarship with a passionate commitment to expositional preaching.

Before Cedarville, Dr. White served in senior leadership and faculty roles at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he oversaw student services, admissions, and communications while also teaching systematic theology and advanced expository preaching. He has authored and edited multiple books, including Franchising McChurch and First Freedom: The Baptist Perspective on Religious Liberty.

Through the Expositional Teaching Cohort at TheChurchHub.org, Dr. White equips teaching pastors and ministry leaders to faithfully handle God's Word, grow in theological depth, and develop clarity and conviction in their preaching. His leadership in this cohort reflects his lifelong calling: to build healthier churches by raising up biblically grounded, gospel-centered leaders.

Garrett Higbee

Garrett Higbee

Soul Care Consulting • Healthy Leaders & Churches Cohort • Board Member

Garrett is the Director of Lead Healthy Retreats, an intensive counseling ministry for ministry leaders and wives. He was trained as a clinical psychologist with a specialty in marriage and family counseling but had a radical conversion in 1992, which led him to trust in Christ and His Word for all things related to life and counseling. He founded Twelve Stones Ministries, a biblical counseling retreat in 2004 and more recently Soul Care Consulting (SCC), a ministry with the goal of developing healthy pastors, leaders, and care cultures in the church. He and his SCC team have developed a highly effective church-based model of discipleship and soul care, engaging every believer based on Ephesians chapter 4. He is dedicated to helping churches thrive both in their leadership cultures and as an authentic community of believers. Garrett is a founding board member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and is a frequent conference speaker and a contributing author for several Christian counseling books.

He has been married to Tammy for over 25 years and they have three children, Rachel, Zach and Sarah. They live in Westfield, Indiana, on a beautiful and restful 4 acre property where they host Lead Healthy Retreats as part of Twelve Stones Ministries, (leadhealthyretreats.com). More information on training resources can be found at soulcareconsulting.com.

Kent Shaw

Kent Shaw

Church Plant Training & Coaching • Board Member

Kent Shaw is the President of Intrepid Church Plant Training, where he equips pastors and church leaders to build strong, sustainable, and multiplying churches. With decades of experience as a pastor, coach, and trainer, Kent has invested his life in developing leaders who embody biblical courage, clarity, and conviction.

He has helped plant and coach churches across the U.S. and internationally, walking alongside leaders to cultivate both personal health and organizational strength. Kent is passionate about seeing pastors thrive---not just in ministry effectiveness but also in spiritual vitality, family, and long-term faithfulness.

Through his role with TheChurchHub.org, Kent leads cohorts and coaching experiences that challenge and encourage leaders to embrace bold, biblical leadership while shaping cultures of discipleship and multiplication.

Kyle Fredricks

Kyle Fredricks

Passionate Worship Leader

Kyle Fredricks is a passionate worship leader and songwriter based in Jacksonville, Florida. Married to Elizabeth and father to five children, Kyle has been leading worship for over 15 years, bringing his heart for authentic worship to congregations and communities. As both a worship leader and songwriter, he is deeply committed to serving the local church and empowering other worship leaders to grow in their calling. Kyle’s ministry is rooted in his love for the church and his desire to equip the next generation of worship leaders to lead with excellence and authenticity.

Meredith Andrews

Meredith Andrews

Leading with a Heart of Worship Cohort

Meredith Andrews is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader known for her heartfelt worship anthems and dynamic ministry. Meredith began singing at age six and later attended Liberty University in Virginia. She is married to Jacob Sooter, and they have three children.

Andrews has been a prominent figure in the Christian music scene, serving as a worship leader in Chicago and later at The Belonging Co. in Nashville, her home church. She has also been part of the Vertical Worship team. Her music is characterized by a passion for leading others into God's presence, and she has been involved in writing and recording songs that have become staples in churches across the U.S., including "Open Up The Heavens," "Lamb of God," "Not For A Moment," "Spirit of the Living God," and "Faith and Wonder."

Phil Taylor

Phil Taylor

Executive Pastors Cohort

Phil Taylor is an experienced executive producer currently serving at both PlainJoe and Storyland Studios since February 2022, specializing in helping churches, ministries, and leaders transform their visions into reality through spatial, strategic, and digital means.

In addition, Phil has been a lead generosity consultant at Elevate Group since August 2021 and has authored the Backstage Pastors series since January 2015, which aims to provide practical tools for ministry leaders. Previous roles include executive pastor positions at Mosaic Church, Terra Nova Church, and King's Chapel, as well as a managerial position at Eddie Bauer. Phil holds a ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and a BS in Bible from Cairn University.

Terry Thompson

Terry Thompson

Church Revitalization Cohort • Board Member

Terry and his wife Kelly are both graduates of Faith Baptist Bible College and have been doing ministry together for over 40 years. They have two married daughters and six active grandchildren. Kelly is the office manager for Small Church USA, runs her own business from home, loves being a hip Grammy, traveling, good BBQ, and Hallmark Christmas movies. She loves ministering to women in one on one and small group settings. Terry is a high energy leader who loves life and is always on the lookout for a good adventure. He was the lead pastor of Rock Point Church in Crawfordsville, Indiana for 24-years.Under Terry's leadership Rock Point was transformed from an unhealthy, struggling church revitalization project of 20 people, to a thriving church of over 1,000 in Sunday worship.  In 2022 Terry successfully transitioned the church to a next generation pastor and he continues to serve on the elder team of Rock Point. He and Kelly are the founders of Small Church USA, and now partner with ministry organizations and churches from across the country who are in need of revitalization assistance. Terry is also a conference speaker and certified leadership coach. He has personally worked with 100's of pastors and ministry leaders.