Our Speakers

SEAN SMITH

Sean is the Co-Director of Sean and Christa Smith Ministries. With over 3 decades of ministry experience Sean has been involved in University outreaches, overseas ministry, numerous conferences, Bible schools and has been a forerunner for equipping the body of Christ in Prophetic Evangelism.

Sean has authored 4 books including his most recent "Prophetic Evangelism: The Legacy Edition". His heart burns to see an outpouring of the Spirit transform this nation. He is married to Christa and is the father of two children, Brandon and Brittany. He loves reading books and training in MMA. Sean resides in San Ramon, CA and travels full time evangelizing the nations and equipping & revitalizing God's people for the next great awakening.

SUSAN BOZARTH

Raised in a Catholic home, Susan accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at 18 years of age and shortly thereafter, entered into full time ministry with her husband, Randy.

Susan has been in ministry over 50 years, having spent 20 years in the pastorate. She and Randy were pastors of several churches on the East Coast of the US, and often filled in as interim pastors for several churches that were experiencing leadership changes.

Having a strong desire to see Christians not only begin their walk with the Lord, but finish it strong and victorious, the focus of her teaching and ministry is on Christian maturity, leadership and strengthening the body of Christ.

Susan communicates these truths from the Word of God with humor and personal examples. Her ability to encourage believers to live as overcomers through the daily challenges of life is both energizing and refreshing.

Besides traveling throughout the US and overseas, Susan also serves as an adjunct instructor at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. Susan is the Co-Founder and Vice President of World Missions Advance which is a non-profit 501(c)3 that exists to provide administrative and spiritual support to both domestic and international missionaries and Christian organizations. WMA's vision is to lift up the arms of those on the front lines of missions all over the world. She has a Master of Practical Theology Degree from King's Seminary in Van Nuys, CA.

Freda Lindsay, Co-founder of Christ For The Nations in Dallas, Texas was quoted as saying, "Susan is a woman I greatly admire. She is strong, gentle, anointed, a lovely wife and exemplary mother."

REV. RUDY TOPETE

Rudy Topete has served in full-time ministry for over twenty years in both Southern California and Texas. He has been married to his bride, Nikki, for eighteen years and together they have a son, Gabriel Isaiah.

Rudy is passionate about teaching the unrestricted Word of God and helping others live a transformative life by being presence-driven. He is the author of the books Heaven Colored Sunglasses and Wrecked by Love. Rudy holds a Master’s degree in Christian Ministry and has led two schools of ministry which served to train and equip leaders in supernatural ministry. Currently, Rudy serves as lead pastor of South Gate Fellowship in Duncanville, Texas.

LEIGH GETTMAN-ALLEN

As an accomplished, speaker, educator and author, Leigh Gettman-Allen’s greatest desire is to see an entire generation transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit and experience a worship movement like no other.

Having received training from the Multicultural Institute in Washington DC, Leigh has had the honor of serving as a voice for racial reconciliation on many platforms, speaking to thousands over the last 20 years. Leigh also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Communication at Dallas Baptist University where she has instructed, created, and written classes of all course levels. In 2016, Leigh co-authored the book Modern Images of America: Oak Cliff (Arcadia Publishing).

As a worship and young adult minister, Leigh, along with her husband Billy, has faithfully served the Dallas-based, young adult ministry, The Branch at Tyler Street Church for almost a decade. They have ministered to hundreds of young adult students, served with them at various ministries, and led them in numerous worship events, including the national Awaken The Dawn gathering where their team represented Texas, leading worship on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 2017 for thousands of attendees. They have also hosted city-wide worship movements in the Dallas and Austin metroplexes.

Leigh is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Dallas Baptist University with a BA in Communication and a Masters graduate of Regent University with a MA in Intercultural Interpersonal, and International Communication. She is currently a member of the Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society. Leigh is currently a student at Baylor’s Truett Seminary, continuing her education in Pastoral Leadership at the Wesley House of Studies.

LEAH HIDDE-GREGORY

Dr. Leah Hidde-Gregory has served as President Pro-Tem of the Mid-Texas Provisional Annual Conference since November 1, 2022. During her ministry, she served as a laywoman in the Oklahoma Conference and as a pastor in the North Texas and Central Texas Conference, as well as a District Superintendent for six years in the CTC. She has sat on the Transitional Leadership Council for the Global Methodist church since its formation.

Leah has a heart and passion for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. She spent much of her ministry in church revitalization, revival and church growth. She is excited about the Global Methodist Church and the orthodox Wesleyan witnesses which is being awakened within our congregations as they discern their next faithful step.

She holds a Doctorate in Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.; a Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology; and a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology from Texas A&M Commerce. She is married to the love of her life, Stan. They have two Grown daughters and son-in laws, and a son, Will who is still at home.

Meet our Panelists

  • Kirby Kelly

    Kirby Kelly is a speaker, author, influencer, and host of the Bought + Beloved podcast. She has been creating Christian content for over a decade on a multitude of platforms and holds a master of theology degree from Dallas Baptist University. She and her husband, Richard, live in Dallas, TX, and together they equip ministries with creative media strategies and create engaging content to reach the masses with the joy, truth, and message of the gospel on her platforms. Kirby also just wrote her first book, You Can Be Free, and hopes to see believers everywhere abandon the shame of their past and their present habitual sin struggles so they can start living out freedom in Christ.

  • Aaron Lewis II

    Aaron McDavid Lewis II is a poet, writer, and creative revivalist passionate about uniting the church through creative expression. He founded “Revive Creative Nights” and hosts “The King’s Corner Podcast.” A Dallas native, Aaron graduated from Dallas Baptist University and is pursuing a master’s at Dallas Theological Seminary. At 25, he impacts both the church and the community, with a heart for all generations and a desire to see the church live in unity and truth.

  • Allison Myers

    Allison Myers is a digital marketing strategist with a passion for helping ministries and nonprofits share their stories effectively. She holds a master’s degree in Communication and has been an active member of Tyler Street Church since moving to Dallas in 2016. Allison serves in multiple roles at the church, including Lay Leader, trustee, and a weekly Saturday worship volunteer. Originally from New Mexico, Dallas has become her home, and she is passionate about connecting faith and culture to serve both the church and the broader community.

  • Julian Luna

    A Dallas native, Julian Luna attends City Cross Church and serves as a Youth Leader at Tyler Street Church. A U.S. Navy veteran, Julian became a follower of Christ in August 2023 and is on a journey of experiencing Christ’s love and mercy. His heart for God’s Word and passion for leadership have positioned him well as a leader of the next generation. Julian works as an auto technician and enjoys studying WWII history in his free time.

  • Jordan Guidroz

    Jordan Guidroz is a dedicated professional based in Dallas, Texas, with a deep passion for music and culture. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, she has spent most of the last decade in Texas, where she plays piano weekly for The Branch band. In April 2024, Jordan wrote and released her first album and is eager to continue producing music in any capacity. She works at Dallas Baptist University, bringing creativity and dedication to her role. At 28, she is most passionate about making music and fostering an appreciation for the cultural influences that shape the world around us.

  • Sarah Matzke

    Sarah Matzke is the office manager at Tyler Street Church and serves on the Communication Committee. As a child of missionaries in the Solomon Islands, Sarah has been connected to the Tyler Street family for most of her life. She helps keep the church running by serving in various capacities, from facility management to event coordination to content creation and everything in between. Her unique background and lifelong involvement with Tyler Street have led to a passion for serving the church and the Oak Cliff community.