Ralph Martin is the president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. Renewal Ministries is the sponsor of The Choices We Face, a widely viewed weekly Catholic television and radio program distributed throughout the world, and engages in a wide variety of mission work in more than thirty countries.

Ralph is also the director of Graduate Theology Programs in Evangelization and a professor of theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit (www.shms.edu). He holds a doctorate in theology from the Angelicum University in Rome.

Pope Benedict XVI appointed Ralph as a consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization, and he continues to serve in this capacity. Ralph also was appointed as a theological expert for the Synod on the New Evangelization.

He is the author of the widely read The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints, and many books on spirituality and evangelization, such as Will Many Be Saved? What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization, and The Urgency of the New Evangelization, as well as many articles in scholarly and popular publications. His most recent book, A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward, examines the forces working to undermine the Body of Christ while also using both Scripture and Tradition to fortify the faithful.

Ralph and his wife, Anne, reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and have six children and nineteen grandchildren.

Bart Schuchts is the founder of Church on Fire and has been associated with the John Paul II Healing Center since its inception. Bart has conducted over 200 life-transforming events across the US.  

Bart has been in ministry across the body of Christ for over 30 years. Bart grew up in a Catholic home yet drifted away from God while in college. Following a desperate plea to God while sitting in an NFL locker room, Bart had a powerful encounter with the Father’s love that Transformed his life forever. 

Bart travels the country presenting at conferences and retreats, bringing thousands into an intimate and powerful encounter with the Father’s love, transforming lives, and equipping people to live more fully into Christ’s mission. Bart has created numerous events with the JPII Healing Center as well as Church On Fire. Bart’s passion is to see the Church Transformed and equipped to live into the fullness of Her 2000 year history.

Bart is married to Brooke and they have four children: Hannah, Gabrielle, Kailey and Joshua.  A pastor summed it up well when he said, “Bart is one of the most passionate men for God that I know... His heart is for people to live into the fullness of who they are Called to be.”

James E. Ward Jr. is a pastor, author, visionary, and entrepreneur who has emerged as a mainstream, conscionable voice of spiritual and moral truth. James has affectionately become known as America’s Zero Victim Pastor and leading expert on the subject of Zero Victim thinking.

Because of his unique Zero Victim, Biblical perspective, his involvement is highly sought after by corporate, government, and thought leaders, and on mainstream media outlets to mitigate the complex racial, cultural, and socio-political challenges of our day.

He is known for his keen insight on how to practically apply spiritual principles to peacefully resolve the growing social discord of intersectionality in society, organizations, and families. As a speaker, James emphasizes Christian character and leadership development. He is a strategist and advocate for holistic social renewal, reconciliation, and transformation.

In his latest book, Zero Victim: Overcoming Injustice With a New Attitude, James presents a universal principle that equips individuals to succeed in every area of life—the development of a Zero Victim mindset.

Along with his wife Sharon, James is pastor and founder of INSIGHT Church near Chicago, and founder of National Prayer Altar at Museum of the Bible—a call for Christ-followers to gather for apolitical national prayer in Washington D.C., to unite the Church and heal the land.

James completed his undergraduate studies in music and business at DePaul University in Chicago, IL, and later received his Master of Divinity degree from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA.

James and Sharon have been married for twenty-two years and have two wonderful children serving in ministry with them, Hannah and Jonathan.

The Vigil Project is a Catholic nonprofit music organization and touring band. What began as a music collective in 2016 has elevated into a full ministry with a mission of making music for the Catholic journey. The Vigil Project collaborates with musicians around the world to make and release music for every moment and season of the Catholic journey while bringing live events to parishes and conferences. They also work heavily with other Catholic musicians to provide resources and formation to elevate musicians and artists within the Catholic Church.

Deacon Poyo is the founder of New Evangelization Ministries, an apostolate committed to assisting dioceses, churches, and individuals with services, resources, and training in effective evangelization. Prior to launching NEM, Dcn. Ralph served in three different parishes as a Youth Minister and Director of Faith Formation for twenty-three years. He is passionate about sharing the truth of the Gospel in a way that captivates audiences of all ages. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Susan, and they have five grown daughters and four grandchildren.

Deacon Larry Oney, a permanent deacon for the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans serves at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner, Louisiana.  Deacon Oney is the Chairman of HGI Global—a third party administration and project management firm.  Despite obstacles encountered throughout his life, Deacon Oney has flourished. He infuses positivity and inspiration into his ministry. His strong faith and love for others have also helped steer his successful business career.  We hope that you will find the same inspiration and encouragement in his story that has given comfort and counsel to thousands of people across the globe.

Deacon Oney lives in New Orleans with his wife Andi.  He has 5 children and enjoys fishing, reading, and spending time with his family. Actively involved in the community, Deacon Oney serves on the Board of Directors for Renewal Ministries, and is a member of the New Orleans Chapter of Legatus—an international group of Catholic CEOs and their spouses.  Deacon Oney is the founder and president of Hope and Purpose Ministries.

Deacon Oney’s dynamic preaching style and message of hope has led to hundreds of speaking engagements across the globe; from Africa to Brazil to Canada and throughout the United States.  Through his business, ministry, and day-to-day life, Deacon Oney has learned valuable lessons and gained great insights on a variety of topics.  Over thirty years of experience making critical business decisions while helping to awaken the faith of others has uniquely equipped Deacon Oney to present lively, invigorating, knowledgeable, and Spirit-filled presentations.

With a passion for lifting people up across the world, he inspires men and women to live their lives with hope and purpose. As an ordained Catholic Deacon and business leader, he leverages humor, joy, Scripture, love and personal insight to speak to people’s hearts and to encourage them to live a Spirit-filled life.  Through Hope and Purpose Ministries, he aims to put the New Evangelization into practice through preaching, teaching and the media; offering hope and purpose to all individuals.

In support of his mission, Deacon Oney is an experienced and prolific orator, who has spoken at hundreds of events and appeared on many EWTN shows; including:  Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic, The World Over with Raymond Arroyo, The Choices We Face with Ralph Martin, EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Crossing the Goal with Danny Abramowicz, and Franciscan University Presents with Michael Hernon, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Scott Hahn.  He has also been a guest on FOCUS TV, Franciscan Radio, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio, Redeemer Radio and many other great media outlets.

In February 2018, Deacon Oney began his own radio show on Radio Maria, U.S., “Discovering Your Hope and Purpose.”  

Deacon Oney is the author of several books:  Amazed by God’s Grace (published by The Word Among Us Press), Divine Mission:  Discovering Your Hope and Purpose, Reflections on the Kingdom of God, and UP FAITH! God loves a faith that is always looking up!

Richie Seltzer went from the cold juvenile detention floor with 18 felonies to an internationally recognized minister of the Gospel. Miracles, healing, and signs and wonders follow him as He lives a life of obedience to the great commission. In 2011 He planted Imagine Church in Calgary, Alberta through which He pioneered Burning Ones school of Fire. He currently travels as an evangelist with Global Awakening out Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He and his wife Chelsea have four amazing kids; Abigail, Gabriel, Annabelle, and Jonah.