Transform Minnesota Events

OUR SPEAKERS

Justin Giboney|President & Co-Founder of the AND Campaign
Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta, GA. He is also the cofounder and president of the AND Campaign, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure.  He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction—The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and has written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill.

Kaitlyn Schiess| Author, speaker, and doctoral student at Duke Divinity School
Kaitlyn Schiess is an author, speaker, and perpetual theology student. She is the author of The Ballot and the Bible (Brazos, 2023) and The Liturgy of Politics (IVP, 2020), and her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, The New York Times, Christ and Pop Culture, RELEVANT, and Sojourner. She is a co-host and Senior Editor of the Holy Post podcast. She has a ThM in systematic theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently a doctoral student in theology at Duke Divinity School.

Jason Adkins| Executive Director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference
Jason Adkins has served as the executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference since March 2011. Prior to his advocacy work for the Church, Jason was an attorney at the Institute for Justice, a public interest law firm. Jason has clerked for both state and federal appellate judges and received his law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, where he has served as an adjunct professor.  He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota), and resides in Saint Paul with his family.

Chris Butler|Pastor, co-author of Compassion and Conviction, and co-host of the Church Politics Podcast
Chris Butler is from the Southside of Chicago where he lives with his wife, Aziza, and 6 children. Pastor Chris leads Chicago Embassy Church Network, a mission-based network church in America’s third largest city and is an experienced organization builder.

Ed Uszynski| Writer, author, speaker, and consultant
Ed Uszynski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) has been a content specialist for Cru, Athletes in Action, and FamilyLife for over three decades. Author of the forthcoming Untangling Critical Race Theory (IVP 2024), Ed also serves as a oneness and diversity consultant for church and parachurch organizations and is a frequent speaker and podcaster on topics of race, sport culture, and marriage. He lives with his wife, Amy, and their four children just outside of Dayton, Ohio.

Rev. David Myles|Speaker, college professor, consultant 
Rev. David R. Myles is a sought-after, award-winning international speaker, pastor, college professor, business leader, consultant, and radio co-host. He is the President of PDM Enterprises, Inc., and the David Myles Group, Inc. He has served for over 24 years as a pastor-theologian and is an Adjunct Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at The University of Northwestern-St. Paul. David holds degrees from North Dakota State University (B.S.)  and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div.). He and his wife Tammy have three sons and a daughter.

FAQ

Where will Civic Revial be held?

This event will be held at Cedar Valley Church. 8600 Bloomington Avenue S., Bloomington, MN  55425

WHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE?

Registration will close on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at midnight.

WILL FOOD AND COFFEE BE AVAILABLE?

Yes, a boxed lunch, light snack, coffee and water will be served.  

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?

The doors will open at 8:30 am on Thursday, May 16. 

If you have any additional questions, please contact our Events Coordinator, Becky Hestness at becky@transformmn.org