Steve Angrisano is recognized as one of the most dynamic and effective communicators with parish groups, youth, families and religious educators in the Church today. As a musician, composer, and storyteller, Steve has shared his music and message with thousands of people in more that 200 dioceses. His unique blend of laughter, song, story, and often hilarious audience interaction have made him a popular choice for many parishes. He has been featured at major conferences and events around the world, including the National Catholic Youth Conference, Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and World Youth Days in Denver, Paris, Rome, Toronto, and Cologne. Steve has been a musician, music director, and youth minister for 13 years, and his focus has always been one of honest ministry. Steve is not just a performer; what he shares, both in story and song, is a witness of the love and life of Jesus. Steve lives in Texas, with his wife, Jenni, and three children.

Bob Rice desires to share the love of God using every talent he has been blessed with.  He is an Associate Professor of Catechetics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, and he ministers to over ten thousand people each year through hosting conferences, giving talks, teaching workshops, leading worship, and performing original music.  Bob’s creative use of humor, personal stories, and extensive knowledge of the Faith have made him an internationally sought after speaker for people of all ages.  He lives in Steubenville with his wife Jennifer and six kids.  The children of the world sing songs about him and woodland creatures eat from his hand.  Yes, he’s that good.  You can find out more about him at bob-rice.com.

Matt Maher recently made the transition from full-time ministry at his home church in Mesa, Arizona, to life as a respected worship leader with an international platform. He’s also developed a reputation as a versatile songwriter—always eager to build bridges between communities and inspire others to creative excellence—all for the glory of God. In 2009, he released his second Essential Records album, Alive Again. Like all artists, Matt’s life experiences have shaped his music. “It has given me a heart for two things: One is to interact with culture more and another is to be a vehicle for unity…. My mandate as a Christian is not to retreat, but to be a light. In a post-Christian society, everybody is called to be a missionary wherever we are.”

Jim Beckman

Jim Beckman serves as the executive director for ImpactCenter, a support ministry for Catholic youth ministers. A graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Jim has been a host for Franciscan’s Summer Youth Conferences for many years and has built thriving youth ministry programs in several parishes. He is also the author of In the Zone, a Catholic teen prayer book; The ROC, LifeTeen’s confirmation series; and most recently, a new prayer book for teens and young adults called Real Prayer. Jim and his wife, Meg, live in Colorado with their five 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.

Leah Darrow

Leah is a former New York fashion model and a former contestant on America's Next Top Model TV show who now is a full time Catholic speaker speaking about her experiences, her conversion and the virtues of modesty and chastity. While still modeling, Leah experienced a genuine and dramatic conversion back to her Catholic faith.

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.