Jim Tomberlin is one of the nation’s leading experts on multisite church strategy. After pioneering the multisite model at Willow Creek Community Church, Jim has spent more than 20 years helping hundreds of churches navigate multisite expansion, church mergers, succession, and multiplication. Known as the MultiSiteGuy, Jim is a nationally recognized researcher, consultant, and author whose work has helped shape how churches think about multisite ministry today. He is the author of 125 Tips for MultiSite Churches and co-author of […]

Warren Bird, Ph.D., has surveyed the multisite movement from its earliest days, co-authoring two focused books (Multisite Church Revolution, Multisite Church Roadtrip) and numerous research reports. He has personally done site visits and interviews at more than 100 multisite churches. Across 2026, he and Jim Tomberlin coordinated a massive national study of multisite trends and new developments. Warren, the author or co-author of 35 books to date for church leaders, and who is widely quoted in the press and media, […]

Ben Dailey is the Lead Pastor of Awaken Church, a growing multilocation church serving communities across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. As a church planter, ministry consultant, and multisite leader, Ben brings firsthand experience building a unified church culture while reaching distinct communities across multiple locations. Ben is also the founder of Gospel Circle of Churches & Ministries, a growing relational network connecting pastors, churches, and ministry leaders around the gospel. He is the author of several books, including Collide, […]

Rich Birch is an early pioneer of the multisite church movement in North America, helping lead The Meeting House in Toronto to become one of Canada’s largest multisite churches, with more than 5,000 people across 20+ locations. He has also served in leadership at Connexus Community Church and as Operations Pastor at Liquid Church. Today, Rich helps churches turn proven growth strategies into practical systems through unSeminary, the Church Growth Incubator, and his coaching work with church leaders across the […]

Dave Milam serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Visioneering Studios, where he works with churches across the country to navigate growth, multisite expansion, and the complex facility decisions that come with both. He helps church leaders connect ministry vision, growth strategy, and the built environment so their facilities support where the church is going, not just where it is today. Through his work with churches and ministry leaders, Dave brings a practical perspective on the opportunities and challenges that emerge […]

Jeremy Peterson serves as Executive Pastor of One Church, a growing multisite church with locations throughout New Hampshire. With more than two decades of ministry experience, Jeremy has led multisite ministry from multiple perspectives, including previously serving as a Campus Pastor at Compass Christian Church in Texas. Jeremy is passionate about helping churches break through barriers to growth and equipping teams with the systems, processes, and best practices needed to lead effectively across multiple locations. He also directs the Executive […]

Jason Brooks is a seasoned hospitality leader, coach, keynote speaker, and author with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the industry. A former Outback Steakhouse executive, he worked his way from server to the C suite and developed a deep understanding of what it takes to create consistent culture, leadership, and guest experiences across multiple locations. Today, as Founder and CEO of Leadership Simplicity, Jason coaches leaders and multiunit operators on simplifying systems, developing people, and scaling healthy culture. […]

Scott serves as Director of Campus Pastors at LCBC, where he leads, develops, and supports campus pastors across one of the country’s leading multisite churches. He joined LCBC in 2021 after spending 20 years leading multiunit teams in the marketplace, bringing extensive experience in developing leaders and building healthy teams across multiple locations. Today, Scott works directly with campus pastors to strengthen leadership, maintain alignment, and help each campus advance LCBC’s mission of introducing more people to Jesus and together […]

Sonja Waltman serves as Director of Central Ministries at LCBC Church, bringing more than two decades of executive leadership experience to one of the country’s leading multisite churches. In her role, Sonja helps lead the central ministry systems and teams that support LCBC’s campuses and keep a growing multisite organization aligned around a shared mission. With extensive experience developing leaders and navigating organizational change, Sonja brings a valuable perspective on the relationship between central teams and local campuses. She is […]

John serves as Executive Director of Ministry Teams at New Hope Church in Manvel, Texas, bringing more than 30 years of local church leadership experience to his role. During more than two decades at New Hope, he has served across a wide range of ministries, including as a Campus Pastor, giving him firsthand experience leading and developing ministry across multiple locations. Today, John helps equip leaders and strengthen ministry teams across New Hope, with a passion for building healthy leaders […]