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Keynote Speaker
Dr. Pete Menjares
A Los Angeles native, Dr. Menjares was raised by a single mom, the oldest of four children, in the City of Pico Rivera, CA. Pete grew up in a non-practicing Roman Catholic household that made him question the purpose of faith. A product of the East Los Angeles youth movement in the 1960s and early 1970s, he rebelled against his Catholic roots and sought the answers to his deepest spiritual questions in Mexican American culture and identity, philosophy, music, drugs, and the party scene.
In November of 1973, Pete was invited to attend a Bible Rap at a storefront building on Whittier Boulevard in Pico Rivera where he heard a young Puerto Rican evangelist named Jim Ortiz preach the good news of Jesus with relevance and conviction. The Bible-based message he heard was so compelling that Pete surrendered his life to Jesus that evening.
Dr. Pete has since devoted his life to serving Jesus in pastoral ministry, public education, and Christian higher education. He currently lives in La Mirada, California, with his wife Virginia where he writes full time. He is actively working on several book projects, including his spiritual journey that is scheduled to be published by the end of summer 2026.
In 2007 a portion of Pete’s testimony was published by Child Evangelism Fellowship for use in their Good News Clubs nationwide. The story has since been translated into multiple languages and as of Summer 2025, Pete’s testimony has reached over 150 million children and youth worldwide.
Breakout sessions speaker
Anthony Briones
Dr. Matthew Smith
Anthony Briones
Anthony Briones is a devoted servant of the Lord whose life is defined by faith, family, and the spirit of community. Raised in Southern California as the youngest of six children, Anthony grew up with a strong foundation in Catholic education and a love for athletics. He followed in his Father's footsteps and became a career Ironworker
Anthony Briones is a devoted servant of the Lord whose life is defined by faith, family, and the spirit of community. Raised in Southern California as the youngest of six children, Anthony grew up with a strong foundation in Catholic education and a love for athletics. He followed in his Father's footsteps and became a career Ironworker and a man of profound faith.
In 1990, Anthony and his wife made a life-changing commitment to serve the Lord. After graduating from Spirit Life Bible College, they spent six years as Youth Pastors, poured their hearts into the next generation. This calling was deeply influenced by Anthony’s parents, who founded a thriving three-church mission in Mexico beginning in 1989. Today, Anthony continues his service as an usher at Free Chapel in Irvine, bringing a lifetime of personal devotion and a generational legacy of ministry to everyone he meets. Anthony is passionate about sharing the Gospel and serving his community. He and his wife of many years have raised four children and continue to be a pillar of faith for their family and city.
Dane Shambrook
Dr. Matthew Smith
Anthony Briones
Dane Shambrook is a high-impact strategist, performance coach and speaker for Christian business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who want more than success—they want significance. Drawing from neuroscience, Scripture, and years of coaching high performers, Dane helps leaders step into their God-given purpose, scale their work wi
Dane Shambrook is a high-impact strategist, performance coach and speaker for Christian business leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations who want more than success—they want significance. Drawing from neuroscience, Scripture, and years of coaching high performers, Dane helps leaders step into their God-given purpose, scale their work with integrity, and build legacies that impact generations. Dane lives with his wife, Lauren, and their four-year-old son, Shepherd, and believes the most meaningful impact as a leader always begins at home.
Dr. Matthew Smith
Dr. Matthew Smith
Dr. Matthew Smith
Dr. Matthew Lee "Doc" Smith is the Executive Director of Eagles In Leadership, a global ministry dedicated to the discipleship of the next generation of surrendered followers of King Jesus, spurring the Glocal Church to make disciples of all ethnicities, especially of men! They specialize in discipleship, leadership development, and marri
Dr. Matthew Lee "Doc" Smith is the Executive Director of Eagles In Leadership, a global ministry dedicated to the discipleship of the next generation of surrendered followers of King Jesus, spurring the Glocal Church to make disciples of all ethnicities, especially of men! They specialize in discipleship, leadership development, and marriage enhancement with a focus on Uganda, the Philippines, India, Mexico, and the USA.
He has three passions: The God of the Word - Yahweh, The Master of Mercy, The Word of God - which he has read almost 50 times, and the Woman God gave him - Kate Akello, Warrior of Light.
Adventurer on a global scale - including Israel 10 times. Ambassador for the King of kings. - a slave of Jesus. Author of 8 books and 2 journals for the global glory of God. Husband to Kate. Father to Tabitha and Hannah. Grandparents of Bella, Heidi, Zaira, Sianna, Teddy, Eisla, Zeyphr, Jackson, and Indiana. He is also the associate pastor of 1st Southern Baptist Church, Gardena.
Partners
Archer Firearm Training
At Archer Firearm Training, Rick Archer has conducted more than 25 live-fire classes and over 150 private instruction sessions, training more than 350 students. His instructional background includes training 18 Range Safety Officers and successfully certifying 94 CCW students. He is a California DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, California Ce
At Archer Firearm Training, Rick Archer has conducted more than 25 live-fire classes and over 150 private instruction sessions, training more than 350 students. His instructional background includes training 18 Range Safety Officers and successfully certifying 94 CCW students. He is a California DOJ Certified CCW Instructor, California Certified Firearms Instructor, and an Orange County Sheriff CCW Instructor. Additionally, he is an NRA Certified Instructor, holding credentials as a Chief Range Safety Officer, Basic and Advanced Pistol Instructor, and Personal Protection Instructor both inside and outside the home.
Band of Brothers
Our Purpose is to offer the brotherhood of Christ to men fighting to move from success to meaning, addictions to freedom, and selfishness to God's call.
God Behind Bars
1.9 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, the most unchurched population in our country. We are on a mission to change that.
We will stop at nothing to ensure every inmate in the U.S. has direct and personal access to the Gospel. We want to help them grow their faith, heal trauma and emotional wounds, break a
1.9 million people in the U.S. are affected by incarceration each year, the most unchurched population in our country. We are on a mission to change that.
We will stop at nothing to ensure every inmate in the U.S. has direct and personal access to the Gospel. We want to help them grow their faith, heal trauma and emotional wounds, break addictions and cycles, and allow every person behind bars to step into their calling as sons and daughters of the Most High.
TPUSA Faith
America Needs A Strong Church.
TPUSA Faith exists to unite the Church around primary doctrine and to eliminate wokeism from the American pulpit.