EC26 Artists/Speakers

  • RED ROCKS WORSHIP

    Red Rocks Worship is the music ministry of Red Rocks Church, a multi-campus church based in Denver, Colorado. Since its founding in 2005, Red Rocks Church has become one of the fastest-growing churches in the country, with campuses throughout Colorado, Texas, and even as far as Belgium.


    At the heart of Red Rocks Worship is a singular vision shared by the entire church: to make Heaven more crowded. This is the driving purpose behind everything; from crafting songs that magnify a holy God, to creating spaces where people can encounter Jesus in a real and personal way.


    Every song written is meant to be an anthem of faith for people to sing Monday through Saturday. The deep desire is to remove religious barriers and focus on what truly matters: people in the presence of God, pouring out the praises of God. Whether leading worship at a Sunday service, sharing music with the global church, or writing songs for future generations, the goal is simple: for everyone to discover that Jesus truly is the way, the truth, and the life.

  • NATALIE RUNION

    Natalie Runion is the USA Today bestselling author of Raised to Stay, The House That Jesus Built and I Don't Even Like Women as well as the creator of the Raised to Stay Community (@raisedtostay). She lives in Kentucky with her husband, Tony, and their two daughters, where they work together to provide training to leaders in pursuit of a healthy church.

  • CARLOS WHITTAKER

    Carlos Whittaker is bringing hope to humans all over the world. And he’s pretty good at it: he’s an author, podcaster, and global speaker backed by the power of a massive Instafamilia, his enthusiastic social followers who tune in daily to join forces with Carlos to find connection, do good, and be in community.

When Carlos enters a room, he makes people feel seen. His super power is creating spaces—online and in-person—where people are safe to engage in conversation about the topics that matter most but are often avoided. His motto: don’t stand on issues, walk with people. 


    That’s the professional stuff—but all day every day, Carlos is a family man.

He and his wife Heather live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their three amazing children, where you can find them working on the family farm, planning trips around the world, and dancing to Single Ladies (seriously, Google it).

  • TASHA LAYTON

    Tasha Layton is a contemporary Christian musician who finds her identity and purpose in her personal relationship with Jesus. After four years touring as a back-up vocalist for Katy Perry, Layton was first named one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists of 2020 on the heels of her breakthrough single, “Into The Sea (It’s Gonna Be OK).”


    Her smash hits “Look What You’ve Done” and “How Far” testify on radio stations across the country to the incredible transformation God has brought to her life. Her latest release, “Worship Through It,” resonated deeply with listeners, spending an impressive 5 weeks at No. 1 on the charts. Delivered from suicidal thoughts, Tasha now walks in thejoy and freedom of Jesus. In 2022, she launched her new online show, Boundless, with K-LOVE OnDemand. She also published her first book, Look What You’ve Done: The Lies We Believe & The Truth That Sets Us Free.

  • BOBBY CHANDLER

    With a heart to awaken purpose and stir faith, Pastor Bobby Chandler inspires people to believe God for the impossible and to walk boldly in their calling. Authentic began in 2012 as an outreach ministry in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded by Pastor Bobby. In 2018, he and his wife Christy followed God’s lead and moved their family of five to Matthews, North Carolina, where they quickly launched Authentic Church in the backyard of their home.


    As the church began to grow, their faith was tested when their young daughter was diagnosed with a condition requiring brain surgery. Unsure how they could care for her while shepherding a growing ministry, they prayed, “If this is Your will, God, this will happen.” The very next day, Pastor Bobby received a phone call that would change everything: an invitation to relocate their church plant to Hickory, North Carolina. Today, Pastor Bobby and Christy remain passionate about building a legacy of faith, family, and revival—believing that with God, nothing is impossible.