Speakers

Jason DeZurik

Jason DeZurik is a leading Christian speaker for students and host of the radio show, Do Not Keep Silent. His reputation for presenting Biblical truth, candid opinions and playful personality have made Do Not Keep Silent one of the most listened to programs on the New Vision FM radio network. Because of his 16 years in youth ministry, DeZurik is respected as a leading expert on teen spirituality. Jason’s unique blend of modern Christian music and insightful views on student issues has captured the attention of young at heart followers of all ages. DeZurik also keeps a full schedule speaking at Christian schools, clubs, youth events, and music festivals (which includes Lifelight in South Dakota and Spirit Midwest in Iowa). He has spoken in over 20 states in the last 3 years. Online, he maintains a strong social networking presence and creates blogs and podcasts for Worldview Warriors, the nonprofit ministry he founded to equip students to impact this generation for Jesus Christ.

Today the ministry reaches over 100,000 people everyday via the internet and radio. Jason’s passion is to disciple people into a right relationship with Jesus Christ. So, to keep up with demand, Worldview Warriors created a network of speakers to travel across the country conducting conferences and speaking to students and adult leaders. DeZurik and his team connect with students using tools of music and the latest technologies, to inspire them with his humor, exhort them with stories of struggles and triumphs from interviews with Christ followers, and bring real life answers to living out a Christian worldview.

Jason has a passion for speaking to students in a variety of subjects including: Integrity, Hearing and Obeying God’s Direction, Discipleship, Becoming the Man or Woman God has Called You To Be, Forgiveness, Perseverance, Moving From Spiritual Infancy to Spiritual Maturity, and Advancing the Kingdom of God. He is also an expert in the Creation /Evolution Debate, with over 15 years of intensive study and debate experience. These are a few of the topics included in the discussions on Do Not Keep Silent and the ministry of Worldview Warriors.

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Nathan Buck

Nathan Buck is particularly passionate about God's Word. He is driven to preach and teach the depths of God's Word, not just the highlights. The most important thing to him is for people to "get it." "I want people too see God's Word in the big picture of its native culture. God painted profoundly rich pictures in the Bible that are meant to impact our hearts, challenge our perceptions, and change the way we live." Nate is the Lead and Founding Pastor of The Catalyst Church in Findlay, OH, and is grateful for the trememdous partnership of his wife Alison and the support of their kids Coryn, Chaeli, and Zachary.

CJ Hitz

CJ Hitz considers it an honor and privilege to speak to thousands of people every year. Whether it's a group of ten or a thousand, you can rest assured that he will give 100% to help make your next event a success.

Shelley Hitz

Shelley Hitz speaks throughout the United States and abroad addressing schools, conferences, churches, camps, and professional gatherings. Her primary audience is teen girls and women, but she also speaks to groups of all ages.

Dan Schilling

Dan Schilling is the executive director of Compass Ministries for Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and most of Ohio. Dan has a passion for discipleship and preparing believers to hear "Well done, good & faithful servant." His desire is to free people, rich or poor, from the bondage that money issues cause.

Shane Adams

Shane Adams says his greatest achievement up to this point on earth is the Christ-centered relationship he has with his wife. He has been a basketball coach at the high school and college levels for nine years. Currently he is the head coach for the boys basketball team at Upper Sandusky High School in Ohio. When people hear what the Holy Spirit has to say through Shane, they are very motivated to not only make Jesus their Savior but to make Him their Lord in all they do.

Tom Stimson

Tom Stimson is the director of Youth & Education at First Presbyterian Church in Marion, Ohio and a Worldview Warriors board member. Tom brings 13 years of youth ministry experience to Worldview Warriors. He studied Materials Engineering and Business Management at the Ohio State University and later completed Tentmakers youth ministry training in 1997. He believes that the church in America today can only be powerful when she fixes her eyes on Christ and opens her doors to the community outside.

Eric Cook

Eric Cook has a Bachelor's degree in psychology from the Ohio State University. He is a current board member of Worldview Warriors and has been in youth ministry since 1998. He is the lead pastor at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Bellefontaine, OH. He is passionate about helping students to know God and make Him known in their culture through action, word, and their lives lived out amongst their peers.