Event Speakers

Mr. Leonard Albert

For thirty-four years Leonard Albert has been directing the ministry of laity in the Church of God and has become one of the evangelical church’s most respected leaders in the field of training and equipping. Leonard is a speaker, author, inspirational coach and a motivational presenter who specializes in helping people reach their full potential. He is a credible keynoter with the passion and power to inspire the heart, expand the mind and move people to action.

Leonard has traveled to speak in all 50 states and extensively throughout Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and Africa. He is a frequent guest speaker and seminar leader for national and international church gatherings. His presentations are noted for his spiritual depth, knowledge of leadership principles, contagious enthusiasm and delightful humor.

A native of Maine, Leonard earned a degree in Biblical Education from Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee, where he received the school’s highest recognition for a member of the graduating class, the F. J. Lee Award, and was voted to membership in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He has served the school as a part time instructor in the Department of Religion.

During his over three decades of leadership, Leonard has guided the department of laity in expanding its outreach and has been particularly successful in developing LifeBuilders, a local church-based men’s ministry with over 2,400 chapters world-wide. Recently, The National Coalition of Men’s Ministries awarded this outreach the “Ministry of the Year Award.” In 2008 Leonard was personally selected to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in local church men’s ministries.

He is the author of five books and manuals, including the new Excellence for the Rest of Us: Laity Alive in the Church and Marketplace and LifeBuilders Essentials.

Leonard and his wife Patricia and their daughter Reneé reside in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Dr. Pete Alwinson

Pete Alwinson has been involved in developing men for over 30 years. Pete speaks to men around the country, teaching them to grow by God's grace into godly men. His passion is to leave no man behind on the battlefield of life, but to encourage all men to grow in Christ and in turn, reach other men.

A Californian, Pete is the founding pastor of Willow Creek Presbyterian Church, PCA in Winter Springs, Florida (north of Orlando), where he has served for 19 years as Senior Pastor. He is on the Board of Key Life Network, the Bible Teaching radio ministry of Dr. Steve Brown. He is Vice-President of Men's Ministry at Key Life, and can be heard on the Questions and Answer segment with Steve each Friday. Pete also is a guest speaker at the Man in the Mirror Bible Study.

Pete has been married to Caron for 26 years. They have three children, Joel, Jon and Jessie.  He knows he "married up" and loves to speak to men about his successes as well as his failures as a husband and dad. Pete's style combines openness, humor, great stories and strong Bible teaching as he easily connects with men.

Mr. Simon T. Bailey, M.A.

Simon T. Bailey is President, Chief Creative Officer, and founder of the human development company, Imagination Institute, Inc. based in Orlando, FL. Since 2001, Mr. Bailey has inspired over 100,000 people via invitation from corporations, private and public organizations and conferences.

Serving as a keynote speaker, consultant, workshop moderator and facilitator, Simon has charged and challenged individuals to make their lives, organizations, companies, and ultimately their societies, a better, more productive place. He is the author of a monthly motivational Internet column, "Feed your Soul," and in 2003, released his first inspirational book, Simon Says Dream.

A native of Buffalo, NY, Simon graduated Magna cum Laude from Life Christian University, where he earned a Bachelors degree in Theology. He graduated Summa cum Laude from Faith Christian University, in Orlando, FL, where he earned a Masters of Arts degree in Theology. He is also a graduate of the Rollins College Executive Management program. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Orlando Marine Institute and Florida Men of Integrity.

Simon resides near Orlando in Ocoee, FL, with his wife Renee and their two beautiful children Daniel and Madison.

Mr. John Campbell

John Campbell is Founder and President of JCA, a media packaging company. A unique and gifted speaker, John speaks for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Christian Businessmen's Committee, and has traveled internationally for Stonecroft Ministries, Lifebuilders, and other groups.

John played in two Rose Bowls, and was a member of the Minnesota National Championship team. He spent eight years in the National Football League with the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Colts and was named to the Sporting News all-star team. He conducts chapel services for college and professional teams.

John and his wife Susan live in Burnsville, MN. They have four children.

Mr. Brett Clemmer

Brett Clemmer is Vice President of Leadership Development with Man in the Mirror. He helped establish and was the first Director of the Leadership Training Center (LTC) at Man in the Mirror. LTC is a leadership development program that trains leaders from churches around the country to reach men effectively. His passion is to make the church relevant to younger men and men on the fringe.

Brett has been with Man in the Mirror since 2000. He acts as emcee for Patrick Morley at the Friday morning Man in the Mirror Bible Study, where he has also been the guest speaker. Brett has also spoken at many different men's events, conferences, workshops and training programs in the U.S. and internationally. He is the co-author with Patrick Morley and David Delk of No Man Left Behind: How to Build and Sustain a Thriving Disciple-Making Ministry for Every Man in Your Church. 

Mr. Clemmer's career prior to Man in the Mirror includes the nonprofit and business sectors. Among other pursuits, he has run a juvenile detention shelter and a 700-bed homeless program, and the start up of a software company. 

Brett and his wife Kimberly live in Casselberry, Florida and are very involved with the youth and young adult ministries at their church. They have been married since 1991, and have two children, Cassidy and Jackson. His interests include dates with his wife, rock climbing with his family, and home improvement projects.You can follow Brett on his blog by clicking here.

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Dr. Charles Cooper

Charles Cooper is one of the nation's most respected young Christian speakers. Charles is an Instructor of Biblical Research & Education for Sola Scriptura. He teaches seminars and conferences, writes and publishes articles and leads tours at the Scriptorium: Center for Biblical Antiquities in Orlando, FL.

Born in Wilmar, AR, Charles graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1982, with a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries and a minor in Greek. He received a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary where he was honored with the Harry A. Ironside Expository Preaching award.

Since becoming a communicator of God's truth at age 15, "Coop" has been a pastor for 17 years, in addition to his other vocational responsibilities. He taught homiletics and hermeneutics at the Moody Bible Institute for six years, planted the Hi-Praz Bible Fellowship Church in Bellwood, IL, and served as a national speaker for Promise Keepers.

Charles skillfully connects with his audience to communicate spiritual principles to church congregations, seminar audiences and with national ministries like Man in the Mirror and Walk Thru the Bible.

Mr. David Delk

David Delk has a great talent for helping people remember vital truths from God's Word. His use of humor, illustrations and unique visual aids help men apply Biblical principles to life.

David President of Man in the Mirror. He is the author of a novel, Twists of Fate, and is co-author of The Dad in the Mirror and No Man Left Behind. He has had articles published in New Man, HonorBound and The Christian Businessman. David was named Emerging Leader of the Year by the National Coalition of Men's Ministries, and has served as a visiting lecturer in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary.

David graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Furman University. He was selected to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa and went on to earn his Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.

Before joining Man in the Mirror, David was a Senior Consultant with Energy Management Associates, where he developed software and managed consulting projects with large public utilities. He has been the featured speaker for churches and men's groups across America.

He lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife, Ruthie, and three children.

Mr. Ray Hilbert

Ray Hilbert is becoming known across the nation for his entertaining, straightforward talks to men. Ray's passion is "to equip, encourage, challenge and motivate others to be all they can be to the glory of God." In other words, his "why" is to help others discover and fulfill their "why." Wherever he speaks, men consistently make important decisions about their wives and families.

Ray is the President and Co-Founder of TRUTH @ WORK, a not-for-profit ministry whose mission is to "change the way America works by bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ to the marketplace." Ray specializes in helping Christian business owners and leaders build strong organizations and integrate their faith into the marketplace, through leadership and business development programs built on biblical principles and practices.

Previously, Ray was a Regional Director for Promise Keepers, where he facilitated large conferences and developed training programs for churches and other ministries. He is a graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, IN, where he majored in Marketing and Business.

Ray has co-founded an inner-city church and food pantry and worked with some of America's top corporations in sales and marketing. He particularly excelled in facilitating training seminars for organizations in the manufacturing, education, and healthcare industries.

While in college, Ray excelled in baseball, and played for the 1986 traveling Athletes-In-Action team. He currently enjoys golf and Notre Dame sports.

Ray and his wife, Beth, reside in Indianapolis with their son and two daughters. They are involved with several other religious and business organizations.

Mr. Steve Hutton

Steve Hutton has made a career out of helping men discover their best game. He spent 20 years as a PGA Professional, the majority of the time as Head PGA Professional at facilities in Mississippi and Louisiana. Steve spent 7 years with Mississippi’s PGA TOUR event, the Southern Farm Bureau Classic – ultimately serving as Tournament Director. During his tenure he recruited many notable players such as Hal Sutton, Bernard Langer, Paul Azinger, John Daly, Lee Janzen, Tom Kite, John Cook, Fred Funk, and many others. Under his leadership the purse for this prestigious event increased over four-fold.

In 2004 Steve transferred his organizational skills from the golf course to the field of ministry when he accepted the position of Regional Field Director for Promise Keepers. He became the National Field Director in 2005 and was promoted to Vice President of Field Ministry in 2006. As a graduate of the Leadership Training Center, in 2007 Steve took a huge step of faith in launching MOMENTUM, a ministry that helps local churches conduct catalytic events for men.  MOMENTUM’s single greatest goal is to see men who are impacted by a dynamic weekend event actually take the ‘right next step’ Monday morning by sustaining that momentum through small group follow-up. The ministry emphasizes training church leaders how to use an event, and then providing quality follow-up material after the event. MOMENTUM works with some of the most gifted speakers to men today such as Steve Farrar, Robert Lewis, Bob Reccord, Pat Morley, and others. MOMENTUM is now also producing The Great Marriage Experience with Gary and Barb Rosberg and Pure Excitement youth events with Joe White.

Steve’s great business and ministry experience bring unique insights to the faculty of the Leadership Training Center. He is an excellent communicator who reaches men at a practical level.

Steve has been married for 20 years to his beautiful bride, Joni, and together they share the joy of raising two sons, Ben (age 17) and Michael (13), from their home in Madison, MS.

Mr. Larry Kreider

Larry Kreider is President of The Gathering/USA, Inc., a national men's ministry of evangelism and outreach with ongoing ministry in over 40 cities.

Larry is the author of Bottom Line Faith, and a contributor to Moving Beyond Belief. Larry is also the President of the Greater Orlando Leadership Foundation, a nine-month leadership training course for young business and community leaders.

Larry has two children and lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife Susan.

Mr. Hank Marshman

Hank Marshman has a unique ability to motivate men through his enthusiastic and humorous speaking style. His passion is to reach men and challenge them to find the way to a place of honesty with themselves, with God, and with a group of trusted Christian men.

Hank has worked with Campus Crusade for Christ International since 1983, serving in various capacities including training leaders at The Communication Center, and directing ministries at the University of Texas and Baylor University. He is currently Regional Coordinator for Men's Outreach and Leadership Development at Campus Crusade.

Hank is a sports enthusiast and enjoys coaching his sons' athletic teams. He lives in Knoxville, TN, with his wife Chrissy and their sons, Blake and Brett.

Dr. Glen Martin

Glen Martin is the Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church in Manhattan Beach, CA. He is an adjunct professor at Talbot School of Theology as well as a staff member at the Northwest Graduate School for the Ministry. He is an active seminar leader and conference speaker throughout the United States.

Glen has authored numerous books and articles, including God's Top Ten List, Beyond the Rat Race, Creating Community, and Drawing Closer. He is co-author, with Dr. Glenn Wagner, of Your Pastor's Heart. Glen and his wife Nancy have three children. They live in Hermosa Beach, CA.

Dr. Bruce McCracken

Bruce McCracken is known for his ability to communicate biblical truths in a clear and powerful way. His style is highly visual, interactive, and fun! He began his ministry serving on the pastoral staffs of three churches. He recently completed a 25 year tenure at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School in Lancaster, PA where he served as Chair of the Christian Education Youth Ministry Department and Dean of Undergraduate Education.

Bruce left the college to found and lead House on the Rock Family Ministries, a ministry that helps churches begin, or strengthen, their ministries to men, marriages, and families. His passion is to teach men how to be husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons by presenting practical biblical truths.

Bruce enjoys golf, cycling and sailing as personal lifetime sports. He and Karen have been married for over 30 years and have two adult sons. They live in beautiful Lancaster County , PA.

Mr. Jim Neal

Jim Neal is President of Dad The Family Shepherd - an organization that challenges fathers to live out biblical values. He is also a golf touring professional and does many clinics and corporate outings each year. Previously, Jim held executive positions with Youth for Christ and World Vision. He has spoken at over 30 Promise Keeper Leadership Institute events.

In traveling to 35 countries, Jim has ridden a camel around the Pyramids and done an impersonation of the Crocodile Hunter in West Africa. For several years he traveled the US as a full-time Christian musician, recording seven music albums along the way. His latest book contributions as an author include God's Man, published by Kregel Books and Men's Ministry in the 21st Century, published by Group.

Jim and his wife, Ruth, live in Maumelle, AR. They have 4 children and 15 grandchildren.

Mr. Johnny Parker

Johnny Parker oversees the Counseling Ministry at McLean Bible Church. He has served on the staff of Promise Keepers and Minirth-Meier Clinic. Johnny was an adjunct professor at Capitol Bible Seminary and Washington Bible College, and has conducted interviews on networks such as BET and CNN. He received a BA in Biblical Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Johnny and his wife, Lezlyn, are currently a part of the Family Life Conference Speaker Team.

Johnny resides in Laurel, MD, with his wife and three sons.

Mr. Bill Perkins

Bill Perkins is a well-known speaker, conducting business and leadership seminars across the country for companies such as Domino's Pizza and Alaska Airlines. He has spoken at Promise Keeper rallies and appeared on nationally broadcast television and radio shows. Bill is the author of When Good Men Are Tempted and Fatal Attractions...Overcoming Our Secret Addiction. He wrote the New Testament notes for the Promise Keepers Men's Study Bible and was a contributing author on notes for The Journey and The Leadership Bible. Bill co-authored the popular business book, Give'em the Pickle, with Robert E. Farrell. He is also the author of The Leader Within, published by Zondervan.

Bill and his wife Cindy live in West Linn, OR, with their three sons.

Mr. Dennis Puleo

Dennis Puleo is the Director of the Chairman's Advisory Council for Man in the Mirror.

The son of a machinist and hotel housekeeper, Dennis Puleo joined the Marines to fight in Vietnam. During his last engagement, he took a direct hit by a hand grenade, was shot twice, then torn apart by a mortar. After being awarded three purple hearts, Dennis spent a year recuperating in a VA hospital.

He left the hospital determined that hard work and a positive attitude would make him rich. An aggressive entrepreneur, he turned a home-based business into a multimillion dollar franchise. Yet all his success couldn't remove the emptiness that plagued him deep inside.

Today, Dennis shares how he discovered success that really matters through Jesus Christ. Dennis doesn't sound like a seminary graduate - he draws from his experiences in the foxholes of war and business to encourage others toward a life of hope and purpose.

Currently living in Orlando, FL with his wife Joanne, Dennis serves as faculty for Man in the Mirror's Leadership Training Center and Director of their Chairman's Advisory Council.

Mr. Roger Raymer

Roger Raymer draws from 24 years as a teacher and pastor to connect with men on key issues.

He taught at schools in California and Ecuador before entering the ministry in 1975. Roger earned a master's degree at Dallas Theological Seminary where he serves as an adjunct faculty member. He is a contributing author of The Bible Knowledge Commentary.

Roger and his wife Judy live in Mesquite, TX, where he is an avid jogger and golfer. They have three children.

Mr. Brian Tinker

Brian Tinker thrives on sharing the truths of God's word with men. He communicates these truths with a combination of Biblical teaching, humor and transparency. Before joining Man in the Mirror, Brian worked for Promise Keepers as an event manager, and traveled internationally with Up With People -- a performance and educational group. He taught Bible studies and performed for many years singing and leading worship.

Brian graduated from Colorado Christian University with a B.S. in Business Administration. He loves mountain climbing, fishing, camping, reading and spending time with his family

Brian and his wife, Betsey, live in Orlando, FL, with their son, Matthew.

Mr. Bill White

Bill White has a tremendous talent for communicating the truths of God's word to men. He speaks with humor, transparency and deep conviction about the issues men face.

Bill's involvement with Man in the Mirror is driven by a passion to challenge and inspire men to abandon the rat race and embrace God's purpose for their lives at home, in the church, and in their local community.

Bill is the Director of Business Development for Hatfield Builders, Inc., a full-service commercial general contractor in Greenville, SC. He also speaks for Man in the Mirror and a variety of student and family conferences. Bill has more than a decade of experience as a teaching pastor in the local church.

A native of Greenville, SC, and graduate of Furman University, Bill also studied Theology, Biblical Languages, and Biblical Literature at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL.

In his spare time, Bill coaches Little League baseball, and youth basketball. He is also a student of 20 th Century American Literature and History.

Bill and his wife, Rachael, live in Easley, SC, with their four sons, Foster, Elijah, Luke and Isaac.