Main Sessions

Deven MacDonald

Pastor and Author

Deven MacDonald is the Lead Pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville, Minnesota. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament and loves helping churches and leaders make and multiply disciples of Jesus. Deven previously served within the FEB family and is deeply grateful for the way that shaped his ministry today. He’s been married to his best friend, Heather, for nearly twenty years, and together they’re raising three great kids.

Author of "The Resurrection and You,” and "Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding: A Narrative Critical Approach to Mark’s Christology”.

 

Josh Davy

Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church Barrie

Josh has served in pastoral ministry since 2007, following a decade working as a paramedic. He and his wife, Kerri, have three young-adult children—two of whom are married—and they recently welcomed their first grandchild. Their home has also been a foster-care home for over ten years. Josh is passionate about teaching God’s Word, equipping believers toward maturity in Christ, and proclaiming the gospel. He enjoys the outdoors and takes every chance he can to go surfing while on vacation.

 

Rick Buck

FEB Central Leadership Advancement Director

Rick served for 30 years in pastoral ministry roles in churches in the FEB Central region. He is now the Leadership Advancement Director for FEB Central which supports our churches and ministry leaders in over 300 churches in Ontario and English speaking Quebec. Rick and his wife Jo live just outside of Barrie, ON.