With her engaging style and ability to weave a story of God’s passion for his people, Tammy Evevard has spent more than 20 years speaking to young people all over North America on the power of God in our lives, Scripture, leadership training, and women’s issues. 

Tammy has presented to countless audiences on both regional and national levels including a keynote presentation at the National Catholic Youth Conference to over 20,000 teens.  She is known as a dynamic and passionate speaker who captures audiences with her enthusiastic style and storytelling. A past member of the National Evangelization Teams and Reach Youth Ministry Team, Tammy lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, Mark, and three children.

Sonar, an inspired band from the Twin Cities, enters its seventh year of making vibrant, vocally-driven music. Drawing member­ship from home and abroad, Sonar blends the talents of Australian Caroline Metzinger (vocals/guitar), Minnesota native Nate Lamusga (bass/guitar), and Midwest boys Nate Reinhardt (vocals/guitar) and Jeff Damm (drums/percussion). Sonar has played at hundreds of rallies, concerts, and prayer services, and led thousands in worship in the Twin Cities and across the country. Running the spectrum from edgy electric sets to haunting vocal acoustics, Sonar inspires, challenges, and energizes listeners.

Sean Forrest is an international speaker, performing artist, author, radio host, and retreat leader who speaks to over 30,000 youth and families annually. He is the recipient of the Of God and Youth Award, as well as the United Catholic Music and Video Association’s award for Best New Artist. His television appearances include EWTN’s Life on the Rock and a music special with the singer Dana. He is studying theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, where he is an instructor to the college’s seminarians. Sean is the founder, president, and executive director of Movin' With The Spirit, Inc. (MWTS), a not-for-profit Catholic ministry dedicated to renewing the Church and society by proclaiming God’s eternal truth and love.He lives in Connecticut with his wife, Julie, and their three children.

Fr. John Gerth

Father John Gerth (aka, Father J) has had the incredible blessing of serving the Lord and his Church as a priest for the past 18 years. His greatest joy has never changed in all these years and that is his love of the Eucharist. “Even now, almost 25 years after going into the seminary, I am still amazed that God chose me—the guy who still keeps his long hair, doesn't like to wear shoes, plays his music way too loud—can you believe God wants this guy, ME, to be a priest for his people?” In his sixth year at Steubenville Youth Conferences, Father J is thankful for everyone who puts so much effort into these events.

Judy McDonald

Judy McDonald has been bringing her Catholic comedy to parishes, conferences, and military bases for 15 years.  Over that time she has also appeared on the Dennis Miller show and been the opening act for comedians such as Paula Poundstone and Mark Curry.  She has performed in eight countries.  For more information visit judymcdonald.net.

Matthew Fradd

Matthew Fradd is passionate, Australian, and decidedly Catholic. Ever since experiencing a profound conversion at World Youth Day in Rome in 2000, Matthew has wholeheartedly proclaimed the Gospel and invited others to know Jesus Christ and the Church He founded. Several years ago, Matthew served as a missionary in both Canada and in Ireland, where he proclaimed the Gospel to more than ten thousand teens. He has since worked in full-time ministry in Texas, Ireland, and also in Canada, where he now lives with his Texan wife and their two children, Liam and Avila.