Marty is a lover of God, a lover of nature, and a lover of people. These three loves have defined all that Marty has pursued in life.  Marty has a bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in outdoor education and through the years has served as principal, multi-grade teacher, middle school science teacher, high school science teacher, nature center director, and university outdoor leadership professor. After nearly 30 years in education Marty transitioned into full-time ministry by creating Blueprint for Men.  Through retreats, small group support, leadership training, and curriculum development, Marty is helping men to step up and become the men God designed them to be!  Since its inception, the Blueprint for Men network has been instrumental in starting dozens of men’s discipleship groups throughout the country.  For more information about this ministry visit www.blueprintformen.org.  Last, but not least, Marty and his treasured wife Gale, live in Collegedale, Tennessee where they are both involved in full-time ministry. They are the proud parents of two adult children and four grand-children. Life is good!

Pastor Ron Kelly has served the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over four decades with a focus on biblical preaching, pastoral leadership, and a vision for revival. Dedicated to preparing a people for the return of Christ, he consistently champions the

pillars of the Advent movement- including the Three Angels' Messages and the sanctity of true education. His passion for restoring God's image in humanity continues through his current work with AMI (Advent Mission Institute), a ministry dedicated to evangelism, health, and education. Having seen God turn trials into triumphs throughout his ministry, Pastor

Kelly remains committed to fulfilling His divine purpose. Pastor Kelly is married to Collene, a fourth grade teacher, and has 4 adult children. He enjoys taking walks with his wife, canoeing in the Boundary Waters, and reading next to his wood

stove.