Steven Furtick|John Dickson|Mama Maggie Gobran & Wess Stafford|Corey Booker
 "When you love somebody, you live it."
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Mama Maggie Gobran – via videocast Founder and CEO, Stephens Children Ministry Mama Maggie Gobran led a comfortable life in Cairo. A Coptic Christian from a prominent Egyptian family, she taught computer science and lectured at Cairo University. But following a conviction from God, she started a ministry to serve the poor in her city. A Nobel Peace Prize nominee this year, Mama Maggie has spent 20 years serving the poorest of the poor. |
 “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African Village.”
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Wess Stafford – via videocast President, Compassion International Dr. Wess Stafford is an internationally recognized advocate for children. Since 1977 he has worked with Compassion International and has served as President since 1993. He hosts a national radio program, Speak Up with Compassion. Wess grew up as the son of missionaries and earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University, Wheaton College and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Wess lives on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna. They are the parents of two daughters, Jenny and Katie. Wess’ own life experiences have uniquely prepared him for his role. |
