Speakers confirmed so far
We are thankful to God for the following speakers who will be leading us through the History Makers Online (Baltics) training
Kaitlyn Bowie
Kaitlyn grew up in the rural Midwest of the United States (outside of Chicago, IL).  Following the completion of her college studies in elementary education, Kaitlyn moved across the country to Houston, Texas, to work as an ESL instructor.  It was during these years teaching and volunteering with the young adult ministry at her local church that Kaitlyn experienced a life-altering call into ministry.  Following a few years of focused training in history, Scripture, and ministry, Kaitlyn started working as an associate pastor at an area church working to create a community of discipleship, service, and depth for young adults in the urban center of Houston. She also has a passion for ministering with young adults who find themselves in times of spiritual crisis, full of questions.  Kaitlyn is currently back in school (she loves learning!) and working on a degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling in Chicago, IL.  Following this study season Kaitlyn hopes to return to Houston to serve the Kingdom of God through offering gifts of counseling, teaching, and developing healthy communities of depth.  
Martin Durham
After spending 15 years employed by Barclays Bank PLC, Rev. Martin Durham received a clear call to leave banking and pursue the office of evangelist, becoming the founding director of Kerygma180 (K180) in May 2001. 
 
Complementing his call to actively proclaim the gospel ‘on the streets’ and to equip young evangelists and leaders, Martin presently chairs the UK 'Emerging Evangelists Institute' (an initiative of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association), and is the European Director of the 'International Leadership Institute', of which History Makers is a part.
 
Martin is ordained as a Baptist Minister (Evangelist) by the Baptist Union of Great Britain, and lives in London with his wife Rachel, and daughters, Annie & Eliza.
John Kearns
Dr John Kearns is the Founding Pastor of Christ Harbor United Methodist in Northport, Alabama. John has pastored in various roles since 1985 and holds a Masters and Doctor of Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky.
 
John has been married to Kathy since 1980; they have two adult children and five grandchildren.
Peter Pereira
Rev. Dr Peter and Esther Pereira passionately love the LORD and serve in South Asia. Their ministry is three dimensional with one purpose… to build the Kingdom of GOD. The Ministry encompasses Leadership Development, Church Ministry and Compassion Ministries. Obeying God’s call, He gave up a bright career as an Engineer. Working as a Pastor in the United States, he continued his theological studies. 
 
Rev. Dr Peter is the Founder-Director of Hope for Today ministries, a Christian Organization working along with the churches in India and reaching the unreached areas with the Gospel. Another important aspect of the ministry is conducting seminars and conferences through the International Leadership Institute (ILI) for training and equipping Pastors and church leaders, to change history by accelerating the spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through leaders of leaders empowered by the Holy Spirit and to help them face the challenges of the 21st century. 
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Rev. Dr Peter’s commitment and zeal towards fulfilling the “Great Commission” have earned him trust and recognition in South Asia as an Evangelist. Esther, his wife, ably supports him in his mission and is instrumental with the Compassion Ministries. His three children, Rebekah, Jonathan and Philip, also help with the Ministry though they are currently living in the U.S. The Pereira’s are based in South Asia.
Claire Rush
Dr Claire Rush is the youngest ever Vice-President of The Girls' Brigade International (GBI). Celebrating 128 years of mission and ministry, GBI partners with churches in 50 countries to help girls and young women discover life to the full through local community groups. Passionate about leadership development, Claire has led leadership equipping workshops & events in over 18 countries. Particularly passionate about mentoring female leaders, Claire co-curates Renovo, a new annual retreat style gathering, for female European mission leaders.
 
Claire has been part of the teaching faculty of History Makers Europe since 2012. As part of the team, she has been coordinator for HMUK and has also taught on teams in Iceland, Moldova, Macedonia, Azerbaijan and beyond.
 
Claire lives in Northern Ireland by the sea. She has recently completed running 100km in a month for charity – she could barely run 30 seconds a year ago!
Kevin Vickers
Kevin is pastor of All Nations Revival Church in Mitcham, south London. He is passionate about seeing God's Kingdom come and the Church rising up, uniting, and being mobilised to serve God's purposes at this time. Kevin has been involved with ILI, Christian to the Core, and History Makers for just over 12 years and loves being part of “this amazing discipleship and equipping ministry”. He is a 'Walk Through the Bible’ teacher for adults, and teaches a similar age related programme to children in local primary schools in the UK.
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His church is actively involved in the local community and heads up a social action programme mobilising Christians from across church denominations to be good news where they live and work. He has a background in banking and finance, and has been married to Jane for 33 years with three grown up children, and one grandchild.