Our keynote speaker for 2025 is Scott Ingegneri, Founder and President of Awaken Ministries International, a movement called to awaken generations to Kingdom culture. He is dedicated to the holistic development of ministerial leaders, creatives, and marketplace leaders. He has served in senior pastoral leadership since 2011 and is currently the lead pastor of Awaken City Church, a national and global network of house churches.

Scott's influence—as a gifted Bible teacher, communicator, church planter, songwriter, and worship leader—is evident through his consultations and partnerships with churches and organizations worldwide, including service on the President’s Council for Oral Roberts University and Life Pacific University. Scott serves ACT International (Artists in Christian Testimony) as the Director of Training and Development.

Angela is the Director of New Joy Arts, a catalyst of creativity and renewal for individuals and communities. As such, she has taught at the Crocker Art Museum, various private schools, public schools, homeschool groups, churches and community non-profits.

As a working artist in her community, she has created and taught art all across the country, from schools and museums to her own studio. Angela teaches adults and children in a variety of artistic disciplines including creative writing, performance, visual arts and creative practices. Angela has a degree in Cultural Studies with minors in both Education and Theology.

Norm McDonald's mission statement is simple: “Create for Creator and teach others how.” Norm has nearly 30 years experience in Graphic Design, and is currently Professor of Digital Communication, Art & Design at Jessup University in Rocklin. The previous 23 years, he worked at the Educational Media Foundation, home to K-LOVE and Air1 Radio, serving as Art Director, Designer, and Creative Leader.

Norm received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising. He has a passion for creativity and seeing it used to reflect the glory of God.

Chris Long is an accomplished music executive, producer, publisher, music director. His productions have achieved RIAA Gold and Platinum sales awards, as well as winning Grammy, Grand Prix du Disque, and Dove awards, with one gaining special recognition by the Smithsonian Institution.

Chris became VP/GM of Concord Records while still in his mid-twenties. He later served as Senior VP of Records and Publishing for Integrity Music, and President of Monarch Records, among other music related assignments. Chris has worked closely with Gospel greats, Fred Hammond, T.D. Jakes, Hillsong, and Sandi Patty; pop vocalists Oleta Adams, Janis Siegel (Manhattan Transfer), and Rosemary Clooney; as well as jazz/Latin legends George Shearing, Tito Puente, Poncho Sanchez, and others.

Chris currently serves as worship producer for Good Shepherd Church in Sacramento, CA, and manages Deer Hill Music, his production and publishing company.

Tiffany Ramirez is the Founder/Executive Director of the non-profit, Artisan Mind, which is dedicated to providing creative experiences that support meaning, hope and individuality for older adults living with physical and cognitive challenges.

She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Parson’s School of Design and worked in the design industry until her calling into creative arts care. Moved by the loss of her grandfather to Alzheimer’s and her awakening to faith, Tiffany pursued her call to bring the healing properties of art and imagination to the lives of people living with dementia. Through Artisan Mind, Tiffany is responsible for initiating an art liaison program for hospice care and developing numerous person-centered creative enrichment programs throughout Northern California. Tiffany works in senior care communities, memory care neighborhoods, as well as reaching care partners, support groups, and spiritual organizations. Her work has been recognized by CALA (California Assisted Living Association) and the County of Sacramento with the Hero of Human Services Award.

Songwriter, author, inventor, speaker, and pastor—Manuel Luz is passionate about worship, coffee, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the intersections of faith and the arts. An active advocate for the arts and artists of faith, Manuel has authored two books on worship and the arts: "Imagine That: Discovering Your Unique Role as a Christian Artist" (Moody Publishers); and "Honest Worship: From False Self to True Praise" (InterVarsity Press).

When he isn't designing musical instruments (like his patented WalkaBout Drum) or producing albums (listen to his latest, "A Different Kind of Love Song," on all streaming services), Manuel is the Creative Arts Pastor for Oak Hills Church in Folsom, and the founder of the Intersections Conference.