Our Team
The WaveMaker program is lead by Jossy Chacko and Philip Kua with the support of Laura Bell and input from key industry and ministry leaders from around the world.

Jossy Chacko – Visionary
Jossy Chacko is the Founder and President of Empart, a global organization dedicated to igniting community transformation movements among unreached…

Philip Kua – Director
Philip sees that his life and work experiences have consistently been in Christian leadership, focused on helping people know, love, and serve Jesus. After graduating…

Laura Bell – Operations Manager
Laura Bell is a dedicated wife and mother of four, with a background in education. Over the past several years, she has served at Churches…

David Thorne – Mentor and Communications
David is a dedicated Christian leader who has had a lifelong commitment to discipleship and expanding the Kingdom of God. With extensive experience in Bible ministry…
Our Presenters

Kenton Beshore
Kenton dedicated 35 years of his life to serving as Senior Pastor of Mariners Church in Orange County, CA, fostering a community of growth and opportunity…
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Helen Calder
Helen is a prophetic minister, teacher, and writer, widely recognized for her leadership within the global prophetic community. As the founder of the Enliven Blog…
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Pete Chambers
Pete is an entrepreneur and businessman with a strong focus on employment and education. A graduate of Texas Christian University and the University…
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Dave Ferguson
Dave is the founding pastor of Community Christian Church, a dynamic mission-driven community committed to helping people find their way back to God….
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Alan Hirsch
Alan Hirsch is a globally recognized expert in missional movements and leadership. He has authored numerous award-winning books, including The Forgotten Ways…
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Allan Meyer
Allan Meyer and his wife, Helen, both began their careers as teachers after completing their education. During their time in the classroom, they became key…
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Jim Penman
Jim pursued his PhD in history at La Trobe University while running a part-time gardening business. In 1982, he transitioned to a full-time mowing business with just a $24 investment…
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Bob Roberts Jr.
Bob is a pastor and leader dedicated to empowering communities through employment and education. As the founder of GlocalNet, he has worked to mobilize churches to drive…
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John Sikkema
John is a business entrepreneur, author of ENRICHED: Re-Defining Wealth, and a thought leader dedicated to mentoring professionals in their career and educational pursuits…
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Jason Smith
Jason is a highly accomplished physiotherapist, entrepreneur, and leadership expert with a strong focus on employment and education. He began his career in physiotherapy…
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Dale Stephenson
Dale is the Senior Minister at Crossway Baptist Church in Melbourne, the largest Baptist church in Australia, with 8 campuses and another opening in 2025…
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