Keynote Speaker
Dr. Victor Ezigbo
studied theology in his
native Nigeria prior to
studying in the US
(Wheaton) and the UK
(Edinburgh). He
currently teaches
Systematic and
Contextual Theology
at Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. His most recent
book, Introducing Christian Theologies, explores how
different Christian communities may speak the truth
of the gospel in contextually appropriate ways.
Workshop Leaders
Rev. Dr. Linda Adams serves as the director of International Child Care Ministries, overseeing
the feeding of over 20,000 children worldwide. As such, she travels extensively,
communicating God’s love in word and deed in over 30 countries. Linda received her Doctor
of Ministry in Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership at Asbury Theological Seminary.
Hatsue Aizawa holds degrees in Education, Sociology, and International Relations from
Willamette University, Tokyo International University, Tokyo Gakugei University, and
George Fox University, and is currently studying towards an additional Master’s Degree
in Spiritual Formation. She serves as the Director of International Student Programs at
Central Christian College of Kansas and will provide a workshop highlighting the
communication of the gospel to those with an Asian background.
The Rev. Dr. T. La Mont Holder graduated from Central Christian College before going on
to advanced study at Dallas Baptist (M.A.) and Andersonville Theological Seminary
(Th.D.). Currently he leads the diverse and growing Calvary Baptist Church in Wichita, KS.
He brings a wealth of experience and wisdom in the cross-cultural communication of the
gospel, and will speak to the complexities of communicating in multi-ethnic settings, as
well as highlighting differences found between rural and urban proclamation of the
gospel.