Pastor Ashlyn Kippert is the Co-Lead Pastor alongside her husband Chad Kippert at the Awakening Church. She has been in ministry for 14 years and served in many areas including Worship Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Women’s Ministry Lead. In addition to pastoring, Ashlyn is the CEO and Founder of ARK Branding Group, where she coaches leaders and small business owners to build the Kingdom of God where God has placed them to serve.

Pastor Zack Strong has served as lead pastor of Christ Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri since 1997. Under an apostolic anointing, Pastor Zack also ministers in churches and conferences in the U.S. and abroad. As the founder of Heartland Regional Ministers, he brings pastors and leaders together to strategize for regional moves of God and assist pastors and churches in fulfilling their vision.

Pastor Jeff Carrell is Executive Pastor at Faith Center and has served faithfully in ministry for over 30 years in Paducah and in Indiana, where they planted the Awakening Church. Besides pastoring, Jeff founded Souls Matter, Inc., an international ministry that exists to bring restoration and health to pastors in need.

As Founder and Senior Pastor of Faith Center, Pastor John Aitken has served diligently to awaken people to a life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ. Equipping them to fulfill their God-given purpose of living a great commitment to the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Pastor John also owns and operates the Nikao Institute providing ministry and support to churches, leaders, and ministries in the United States, Mexico, and other nations.