2015/2016 Speakers
Nate Herbst
Nate Herbst has followed Jesus since he was a young boy and always dreamt about serving Him in full time ministry. He is now privileged to be doing that along with his wife Erin and three kids. Along with an incredible staff team, Nate and Erin are currently helping to start the MPM ministry in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is passionate about apologetics, leadership, radio, coffee, the St. Louis Cardinals, and whoever happens to be playing against the Patriots (but especially the Broncos). Nate is excited to continue serving God in full time ministry until the day he dies!
Laura Krokos
Laura is married and has five kids, two of whom are adopted. Laura and her husband have been missionaries to college students for 14 years currently serving with Master Plan Ministries where she serves as the Women's Development Coordinator. Laura is the Founder of the internationally popular blog MissionalWomen.com and has authored six books, including an award winning 12 week Bible Study on First Samuel, Beholding Him, Becoming Missional, Reach; How to Use Your Social Media Influence for the Glory of God, and A Devotional Journey through Judges. You can find her on facebook, twitter, pinterest, youtube, and instagram.
Austin Krokos
Austin was raised in PA but came to CO to attend Fort Lewis College in 1997. He surrendered his live to Christ there in 1999, and fell in love with college ministry soon afterwards. He enjoys evangelism, and loves to see students take steps toward the gospel, and believe in Christ. Austin also enjoys taking students to the world on missions trips and has led students on short term missions to 5 different countries. Raising three kids with Laura, speaking up for the preborn, and working on their 1932 ministry house has taken the place of disc golf, snowboarding, and other outdoor hobbies Austin enjoys.
Scott Slade
Scott is a father of three kids with one on the way, and is married to the love of his life, Natalie. Scott’s home life is often spent playing with his kids, woodworking in the garage, enjoying a good cup of coffee, learning new things such as playing the guitar, and studying God’s word and sharing that with his family. Having graduated from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, CO, with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, he worked for an oil company as a Contracts Specialist until he and his family left that to follow God and His passion for college students. They now live in the Denver area serving as full time Campus Missionaries with Master Plan Ministries on the Auraria Campus. Scott is greatly passionate for discipleship and evangelism to the world starting right where God has you.
Brad Jones
Brad is happily married to his wife Laitan and enjoys being a father to his baby daughter Tabitha. Before serving with Master Plan he worked for IBM with clients across the globe. Brad has a heart to see college students connect with God, grow deeper in their walk with the Lord and thereby impact this world for Christ
Brandon Cox
Brandon came to know Jesus as his Savior just before heading to Fort Lewis College. From there, he was discipled, trained, and equipped for ministry. Brandon graduated, joined staff, and got married in the Spring of 2013.
Today, he is most passionate about teaching and helping others catch the vision of seeing the world reached for Christ. He also loves to teach others how to rock climb or how to play his favorite strategy board games.
Today, he is most passionate about teaching and helping others catch the vision of seeing the world reached for Christ. He also loves to teach others how to rock climb or how to play his favorite strategy board games.