Loyal Thurman
founder of Hope For The Rejected
 More than ten years ago, God gave Loyal Thurman a calling to reach the underground subcultures with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and he has been involved in subculture ministry with Youth For Christ ever since. Loyal has become a leader in subcultural Christian ministry because of his vast experience with various ministry models, knowledge of subcultural "tribes," and all-consuming passion for the underground Church. Loyal's hope is that every segment of the underground community would be reached with the Gospel, and he knows that this can be accomplished only by a unified Church. |
Cleetus Adrian
founder of Deliverance Bible Church
 Cleetus Adrian and his wife, Nichole, are the senior pastors and founders of Deliverance Bible Church, a ministry geared to reaching the outcasts of society with the message of the Cross of Jesus. Founded in Fort Worth, TX, DBC now has multiple locations across the US with its home base in Hurst, TX. Pastor Cleetus also oversees the Underground House of Prayer, a 24-7 intercessory prayer room that has been running non-stop since January 11, 2008, and Nation of the Underground Ministries, a global network of subculture churches, The School of All or Nothing, and an annual conference created to raise up, train, and connect new leaders within these types of ministries. Cleetus and Nichole live in Hurst TX with their two sons, Corinth and Jacob, and their daughter, Victory. |
Shawn Jonas
former frontman of Zao and
Symphony In Peril
 Shawn Jonas spent years as the vocalist for two of the heaviest and most influential Christian metal bands, Zao and Symphony In Peril, and is still involved in youth ministry. Although the early Spirit-filled scene had all but fallen apart, Shawn realizes that God is still moving in many of today's up-and-coming bands. It is his sincere hope to offer his advice and encouragement to see the resurrection of the Spirit-filled movement. |
Dandridge Green
founder of Straight to the Cross Ministries
 Dan Green overcame childhood abuse and came out of a homosexual lifestyle, and now ministers to those struggling with homosexual desires or dispositions themselves. Dan's testimony and teaching have moved and challenged us since the first Unified Underground. |
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Joshua Stump
founder of The Anchor Fellowship
 Currently the pastor of the Nashville-based Anchor Fellowship, a Vineyard church, Joshua Stump is passionate about instilling the nature of God's heart into everyone he encounters. Joshua spent many years in the music business, including experience as a promoter, A&R rep, and band manager, but his real passion has always been guiding people in their walks with Christ. Following this call, Joshua became a full-time pastor in 2004, and since founding The Anchor Fellowship, his vision has expanded into a ministry school and other endeavors. |
Tim Mason
member of No Innocent Victim / youth pastor of Oasis Church
 Tim Mason grew up in the church. For most people, that may have ended badly or taken a wrong turn somewhere, but for Tim, it was a life characterized by self-righteousness, religiosity, and sermonized-driven behavior. Tim went on to join the popular Christian hardcore band, No Innocent Victim. Admittedly, Jesus began to radically grab a hold of his heart, as the hardcore lifestyle left him with more questions then answers.
When No Innocent Victim went through a slow period, Tim actually became the janitor at the church his parents had planted. After scrubbing toilets for over a year, Tim went on to become the Youth Pastor and eventually an Elder at Oasis Church in Redlands, California. Tim was ordained in 2006 and continues to serve in pastoral ministry up to the present. Tim has a sincere heart for people and a great love for the truth of the Word of God, as well as bringing that truth to the world that God has created. Tim is a dedicated student of the gospel and Scripture. |
T.D. & Veronica Benton
performers from The White Collar Sideshow
 T.D. and Veronica Benton met in Fort Smith, Arkansas and have been married almost nine years. They live full time as gypsies in their RV with their best friend, (P)hilip and perform in a group they created called The White Collar Sideshow. They have both struggled with various addictions in their lives, but it was soon after they were married that the greatest struggles began. They travel the country sharing their story of these struggles and encourage others to use honesty, integrity, passion and purpose and to find hope and truth through Christ. |
Jeremy Ritch
author; founder of Hold Fast Ministries
 Jeremy Ritch is pastor and founder of Hold Fast Ministries, an underground church based in Harrisburg, PA. He is an accomplished speaker and writer who has spoken at several festivals, conferences and youth events. He has also authored a book entitled My Beautiful Mess, which is a personal memoir of his faith journey. Jeremy's mission is to show the grace, compassion, and love of Jesus to the world around him, and his honest approach enables him to break down walls and present the Gospel in a very impactive way. |
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