About our choice of speakers

The annual Cultivate Conference seeks to bring together a blend of trusted and theologically conservative voices for the purpose of strengthening local churches and local church leaders across the American Heartland. 
Our ultimate desire is to see a gospel-centered church bringing transformation to every Heartland community. 

2021 Cultivate Conference Speakers

Jared Wilson

Jared C. Wilson is Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College, Author in Residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Director of the Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church, all in Kansas City, Missouri.

 He’s the author of numerous books, including Gospel Wakefulness, The Prodigal Church (a World Magazine Book of the Year in 2016), The Pastor’s Justification, Supernatural Power for Everyday People, The Gospel Driven Church, and most recently The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies About God that Sound Like the Truth. Jared also has an introduction to pastoral ministry coming from Zondervan in 2021.  He is a regular contributor to the Gospel Coalition, 9 Marks, and The Church.
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Scott Ridout

Scott Ridout has a strong passion as a pastor and leader to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus.  He has served as President of Converge since 2014, where he leads the national staff and mobilizes the districts and churches toward the fulfillment of our mission, starting and strengthening churches together worldwide.  Scott graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Civil Engineering and earned an M.Div. in Evangelism from Columbia International University.  Prior to serving Converge as President, Scott was the Senior Pastor of Sun Valley Community Church in Gilbert, AZ for 21 years.  Scott frequently invests in pastors and leaders through practical messages, trainings, cohorts, and coaching.  The Whiteboard Leadership Training Videos provide easily accessible tools to more effectively lead your church, your staff, and your community.​

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​Event Pricing
$85     Individuals 
$150   Couples 
$70     Per person for church groups of four or more
            Other pricing options