As the Director of Bible Engagement for Museum of the Bible, Michael McAfee forges strategic partnerships with faith leaders and nonprofits, speaks to audiences around the country, and leads a team of marketing specialists to support the museum's mission. After completing his MDiv at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Michael is now a PhD student under Dr. Russell Moore. Michael is married to his Sunday school sweetheart, Lauren, and they live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They have co-authored a book available for pre-order on Amazon titled “Not What You Think: Why The Bible Might Be Nothing We Expected Yet Everything We Need.”

David Fraga is originally from Tyler, Tx, growing up he attended Grace Community (graduated 2013). He was recruited to play soccer at Dallas Baptist University from 2013 until 2018. During that time he had the opportunity to be a captain of the team for three years. He pursued an undergraduate degree in Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Management. David aspires to be a serial entrepreneur, leadership developer, and creator. A verse David clings to is Philippians 1:6 “And I am confident of this, He who began a good work in you will be faithful to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

David is interested in expanding the Kingdom of Heaven, and in practicing his knowledge and abilities in residential real estate development. His previous experience includes working in regional housing and commercial market, utilizing learned proficiency of 15+ years in residential rental properties and flipping properties for revenue. David is also pursuing Kingdom expansion by structuring the men’s movement to disciple, mentor, and inform/equip all males with the ability to become what God has created males to be; Kingdom men.

Shane Pruitt and his wife, Kasi, live near Dallas, Texas, with their five children. Pruitt has been in ministry for more than 17 years as a denominational leader, church planter, and traveling communicator. He holds a B.S. in biblical studies and a PhD in Christian counseling. Shane serves as Director of Evangelism for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. A popular blogger, Pruitt has written for Relevant, Christianity Today, the Christian Post, ChurchLeaders.com and other online journals. A video showing their children celebrating the surprise arrival of one of their adopted siblings went viral and the story was covered on ABC News and Inside Edition, as well as many other media outlets.

Girien (pronounced “Gideon”) Salazar serves as the Director of the Faith and Education Coalition for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC). Prior to serving in this capacity, Girien taught English in Mexico, served as a member of the Naval Reserves including two deployments, and worked as Associate Professor for Latin American Bible Institute in San Antonio, TX. He is a board member for the Latin American Heritage Society, and a former community liaison for Grace Tabernacle Church and former city official for San Antonio Parks and Recreation. He is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God, teaches and preaches at El Tabernáculo Church in Houston, TX, and is a third-year PhD student in Leadership Studies at Dallas Baptist University. Girien holds a B.S. in Church Ministry and a M.A. in Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University.

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