Speakers

Garid was born and raised in Southern California, and graduated from Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach. Garid began his ministry at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa in Southern California in 2004. He had the great privilege of being the pastor and evangelist for the Monday Nights LIVE Bible study with a live radio program for nearly nine years.

Garid Beeler planted VISION Calvary Chapel on January 5, 2014 with a campus in Irvine, CA, and plans for another in Los Angeles County with the mission of: Teaching the Bible, Equipping the Saints, and Preaching the Gospel. Garid lives with his wife, Ruth, and their four children, Hudson, Ava, Harrison, and George in Lake Forest, CA.

Josh Blevins has served in pastoral ministry for over fifteen years, currently as the lead pastor of Grace Calvary Chapel in Saint Joseph, Missouri. His ministry is defined by a simple conviction: that the grace of Jesus Christ is not just the beginning of the Christian life, it's the whole of it. Josh's preaching is practical, honest, and anchored in Scripture. Beyond the pulpit, Josh is a husband, father, and author. He writes about faith, leadership, and the ordinary moments where God shows up unexpectedly. His books have helped readers find fresh footing in their spiritual lives.

Pastor Mike Fernandez serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Twin Cities in New Hope, Minnesota. His ministry is centered on faithfully teaching God's Word and helping people understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mike also serves within the broader fellowship of Calvary Chapel churches throughout Minnesota and the Upper Midwest and has taught at regional church gatherings. His favorite passage, Isaiah 61:1, reflects his heart to proclaim the good news, minister to the brokenhearted, and declare freedom through Christ. Mike and his wife, Lynn, serve together at Calvary Chapel Twin Cities, where Lynn is involved in the church's worship ministry.

Pastor Gary Hamrick has served as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel since 1991, when the church's 18 charter members invited him to become its first pastor. Today, Cornerstone welcomes several thousand worshipers each week and reaches thousands more through its online campus. Pastor Gary is known for teaching God's Word in a practical, relevant, and often humorous way that connects biblical truth to everyday life. After sensing God's call to ministry in high school, he earned a Bachelor of Biblical Studies and was ordained by Pastor Chuck Smith and the Calvary Chapel Association. His weekday radio program, Cornerstone Connection, airs on more than 600 stations nationwide. He also serves on the boards of the Museum of the Bible and the Family Research Council and has had opportunities to meet and pray with numerous national and state leaders. Pastor Gary and his wife, Terri, have three grown children and nine grandchildren, and he enjoys fishing, camping, woodworking, sports, and spending time with his family.