"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Envision a weekend where young adults in Brevard County are empowered with purpose and equipped to walk boldly in their faith. That's the vision for the Thrive Young Adults Conference. We're bringing in dynamic speakers who will challenge and inspire, fostering a space for spiritual growth and connection. Come join us as we step in to the plans and purposes God has for us.
Thrive in 25 Speakers
Pastor Kevin Radlein
Pastor Candace Berney
Pastor Candace Berney
Senior Pastor
LightHouse Christian Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Pastor Kevin is called to reach into areas that the average believer wouldn’t go! With Godsrock Metal Music ministry and Mediator Ministries his missions organization Pastor Kevin is bringing Christ Love, Healing and the power of the Holy Spirit to the darkest corners of the w
Senior Pastor
LightHouse Christian Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Pastor Kevin is called to reach into areas that the average believer wouldn’t go! With Godsrock Metal Music ministry and Mediator Ministries his missions organization Pastor Kevin is bringing Christ Love, Healing and the power of the Holy Spirit to the darkest corners of the world! Radical faith and a heart for people have created in him a true heart of Evangelism and ministry for the Lord as he builds the Kingdom with all beleivers!
Pastor Candace Berney
Pastor Candace Berney
Pastor Candace Berney
Associate Pastor
River of Life Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Pastor Candace is also the Director of River School of Ministry. She was born and raised in Merritt Island, FL and loves the Space Coast region. In attending a three-year missions program in the Middle East when she was 18 years old, she learned one of the most valuable keys to he
Associate Pastor
River of Life Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Pastor Candace is also the Director of River School of Ministry. She was born and raised in Merritt Island, FL and loves the Space Coast region. In attending a three-year missions program in the Middle East when she was 18 years old, she learned one of the most valuable keys to her life, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” (John 15:4) Growing up as a PK (pastor’s kid), Candace has experienced virtually every area of ministry.
Pastor Mike Fehlauer
Pastor Candace Berney
Pastor Mike Fehlauer
Lead Pastor
New Life Church
Corpus Christi, Texas
Pastor Mike leads New Life Church, a growing congregation of over 6,000 members in Corpus Christi, Texas. Under his leadership, the church has become a center of revival. This past year alone they have seen over 2,000 salvations and 1,104 spontaneous water baptisms. Known for his focus on s
Lead Pastor
New Life Church
Corpus Christi, Texas
Pastor Mike leads New Life Church, a growing congregation of over 6,000 members in Corpus Christi, Texas. Under his leadership, the church has become a center of revival. This past year alone they have seen over 2,000 salvations and 1,104 spontaneous water baptisms. Known for his focus on spiritual renewal and community transformation, Pastor Fehlauer has expanded New Life’s impact through public school Bible clubs and a college outreach at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. His ministry is marked by miraculous healings, salvations, and deliverances through the baptism of the love of God.
Pastor Jason Creech
Pastor Candace Berney
Pastor Mike Fehlauer
Senior Pastor
A Church Called Home
Knoxville, TN
Pastor Jason became a Jesus follower at age 19. He has 19 years of pastoral experience serving on staff at four churches in the area of student ministries. In 2012, Jason and his wife Melissa relocated to Knoxville, TN to launch A Church Called Home. He is the author of New.U, Navigate, S-Wor
Senior Pastor
A Church Called Home
Knoxville, TN
Pastor Jason became a Jesus follower at age 19. He has 19 years of pastoral experience serving on staff at four churches in the area of student ministries. In 2012, Jason and his wife Melissa relocated to Knoxville, TN to launch A Church Called Home. He is the author of New.U, Navigate, S-Words Pray Like You Mean It, Gaining Spiritual Leverage and Simplify.
Allyson Goolsby
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Worship leader, Youth leader, and Speaker
East Coast Christian Center
Merritt Island Florida
As a leader for over 15 years at East Coast she has a deep love for her local community and a fiery passion to see people come to know Jesus and become more like Him (Colossians 3:10).
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Executive Pastor
New Life Church
Corpus Christy, Texas
Pastor Josiah is a former sign language interpreter and professor who was encountered, set aflame and consecrated by the Holy Spirit in 2021. Since then he has been on the rocketship of Yahweh's calling which has led him to his current role at New Life Church, Corpus Christi, as Executiv
Executive Pastor
New Life Church
Corpus Christy, Texas
Pastor Josiah is a former sign language interpreter and professor who was encountered, set aflame and consecrated by the Holy Spirit in 2021. Since then he has been on the rocketship of Yahweh's calling which has led him to his current role at New Life Church, Corpus Christi, as Executive Pastor. At New Life Church he leads the prayer and evangelism ministries and is also the director of the South Texas School of Ministry. Josiah loves to teach, preach, exhort, pray and minister prophetically. He carries messages from the Lord on grace, humility, consecration, missional living, faith, and freedom. Josiah is married to a powerful woman of God, Sarah, and has four amazing children.
Jenna Radlein
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Pastor Chris Johnson
Group Leader
"Launch"
Young Adult Ministry
Lighthouse Christian Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Jenna loves Jesus and has passion for others to know Him. She is a worshipper at heart and loves anything to do using creativity to bring God glory. She started Launch Young Adults at Lighthouse Christian Church in August of 2023, and her heart is fo
Group Leader
"Launch"
Young Adult Ministry
Lighthouse Christian Church
Merritt Island, Florida
Jenna loves Jesus and has passion for others to know Him. She is a worshipper at heart and loves anything to do using creativity to bring God glory. She started Launch Young Adults at Lighthouse Christian Church in August of 2023, and her heart is for young adults to launch into the deep things of Jesus and to live their lives for the plans and purposes God has for them. She is so excited for what God is going to do through all young adults as they seek after Jesus and live their life for Him. Luke 5:4 NKJV
Pastor Chris Johnson
Pastor Josiah Fehlauer
Pastor Chris Johnson
A lifelong Brevard County native, Chris Johnson has been leading in ministry and praise and worship since stepping into his calling at 17. With a passion to live a life that glorifies God, he is driven to help the next generation not just survive, but THRIVE — growing strong in their faith and confident in their purpose. When not pouring
A lifelong Brevard County native, Chris Johnson has been leading in ministry and praise and worship since stepping into his calling at 17. With a passion to live a life that glorifies God, he is driven to help the next generation not just survive, but THRIVE — growing strong in their faith and confident in their purpose. When not pouring into others, Chris loves spending time with his bride and their 4 children (3 of whom are now young adults), songwriting, staying active with fitness, golf, and disc golf, and "sacrificially" hunting down the best local food spots. His greatest desire is to see young adults rooted deeply in Christ’s love and abiding in Him through every season of life.