President's Convocation Speakers

Steven Curtis Chapman

Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music, boasting 58 Dove awards, five Grammy Awards, and 47 No. 1 singles. Through their charity organization Show Hope (formerly Shaohanna’s Hope), Steven and his wife, Mary Beth, advocate for adoption and international orphan care.

Bob Goff

Bob Goff is the New York Times best-selling author of Love Does. He is also an attorney who founded Restore International, a nonprofit human rights organization operating in Uganda and India. Bob speaks at events around the country, inspiring current and future influencers to get to the “do” part of life.

Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin

Reverend Doctor Nicole Martin was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. She is currently the Assistant Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is also a consultant with American Bible Society where she serves churches in the city to equip them for greater engagement in God’s Word. She is a minister at The Park Church in Charlotte, North Carolina under the direction of Bishop Claude Richard Alexander, Jr, where she formerly served as the Executive Minister.