SPEAKERS
Founder's Week offers you inspiring biblical teaching from some of the top Christian speakers in the US. We are excited to bring you the following speakers for this year’s conference.

Dr. Steve DeWitt
Dr. Steve DeWitt
Dr. DeWitt has served as the senior pastor of Bethel Church and Ministries, a multi-campus church in Northwest Indiana, since 1997. His Bible teaching ministry expanded to radio in 2020 with The Journey, a popular podcast and national program. Steve is a board member of The Gospel Coalition and Global Action. He is also the author of Eyes Wide Open (Credo House, 2012), Enjoying God in Everything (Moody Publishers, 2022) and Loneliness: Don’t Hate It or Waste It. Redeem It. (Moody Publishers, 2024). Steve earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from Wheaton College. He and his wife, Jennifer, and their two daughters live in Crown Point, Indiana.

Ally Domercant
Ally Domercant
Emcee
Ally Domercant co-hosts Karl and Crew, Moody Radio's nationally broadcast morning show. She is also the host of the Snapshot Testimony podcast, where she uses her passion for interviewing and heart for storytelling to capture pivotal moments that have shaped a life of faith in Christ. Originally from Central Illinois, Ally earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Eastern Illinois University and received her master's degree from DePaul University. Ally is a former college volleyball player, has lived in five different countries, and currently resides in Chicago with her husband, Henry, and their two children.

Dr. Tony Evans
Dr. Tony Evans
Dr. Evans is the founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas and founder and president of The Urban Alternative. He has also served as the former chaplain of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys and has authored over 150 books, booklets, and Bible studies. Dr. Evans is the first African American to earn a doctorate in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and holds the honor of writing and publishing the first full-Bible commentary and study Bible by an African American. He is host of the radio program, The Alternative, and has four adult children and five grandchildren.

Dr. Bryan Loritts
Dr. Bryan Loritts
Dr. Loritts is the teaching pastor at The Summit Church in North Carolina, an award-winning author, and cofounder of Fellowship Memphis. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Liberty University, speaks globally, and shares insights on communication and ethnic unity through his teaching and informational newsletter. He serves on Biola’s board and is a vice president of the Send Network. He is married to Korie and has three sons—Quentin, Myles, and Jaden.

Dr. Crawford Loritts
Dr. Crawford Loritts
Dr. Loritts served for 27 years on the staff of Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ) and 15 years as senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Roswell, Georgia. He is the author of nine books including Your Marriage Today . . . and Tomorrow, coauthored with his wife, Karen. Dr. Loritts is the host of two national radio programs, the weekend program Living a Legacy and the daily program Legacy Moments. He is also president and founder of Beyond Our Generation, an organization that encourages leaders to focus on godly stewardship in their lives. He and Karen have four adult children and 11 grandchildren.

Dr. Philip Miller
Dr. Philip Miller
Dr. Miller is the 17th senior pastor of The Moody Church. He is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. His ministry reaches a national audience through the daily program Living Hope and the weekly program Moody Church Hour. He and his wife, Krista, are graduates of Cedarville University and both hold degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and Wheaton College. They live in Chicago with their four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude.

Priscilla Shirer
Priscilla Shirer
Priscilla Shirer holds a master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a New York Times bestselling author of more than two dozen books. She is also an actress and has appeared is several gospel-focused films including War Room (2015), I Can Only Imagine (2018), Overcomer (2019), and The Forge (2024). Priscilla and her husband, Jerry, lead Going Beyond Ministries, which provides spiritual support and resources to churches. The Shirers have three young adult sons, Jackson, Jerry Jr. and Jude.

Dr. Joseph M. Stowell
Dr. Joseph M. Stowell
Dr. Stowell serves as global ambassador and special assistant to the president of Moody Bible Institute. He was president of Moody from 1987 to 2005 and later served as president of Cornerstone University. He has also pastored several churches in the Midwest. Dr. Stowell is an internationally recognized conference speaker and has authored more than 20 books, including Strength for the Journey (Moody Publishers, 2002), This Light of Mine (Moody Publishers, 2025), Simply Jesus (LifeChange Books, 2002), and Redefining Leadership (Zondervan, 2014). He serves on the boards of CURE International, International Aid, and ELIC. He and his wife, Martie, have three children, 10 grandchildren, and one great granddaughter.
