2026 Vertical Three Conference Speakers
Meet the speakers of the 2026 Vertical Three Conference
2026 V3 Teen Session Speakers
Johnathan Washak
Johnathan Washak is the lead pastor of Heritage Church in Columbus, Ohio. He and his family moved to Ohio in the summer of 2025 after being on staff at Hilltop Church in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina for seven years. He has been married to his beautiful wife April for nine yearsb and they have three sons: Theodore, Graham, and Shepherd. Pastor Johnathan is committed to trusting God to build His church by His Spirit through faithful preaching of the Word of God. He continues to have a passion for youth and young adults to commit their lives to Christ and to experience the joy of life according to His design.
Kevin Jones
Kevin M. Jones Sr., Ed.D., is dean of the School of Education and Social Work at Cedarville University and a pastor at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio. He and his
wife have been married for 21 years and have three teenage children. His publications include Down to Character, The Armor of God Kids Bible, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History; and the second edition of Perspectives on Family Ministry.
Ray Paxton
Ray Paxton serves as the lead pastor of Grace Fellowship in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A proud graduate of Randall University, Ray now serves on the Board of Trustees. His call to ministry began during his senior year of high school at the National Convention, a moment that set the direction for his life. For the past 15 years, Ray has shared life and ministry with his wife, Carley, and together they have built a home centered on faith, purpose, and plenty of laughter. Together, they love cheering on Notre Dame football, taking coffee runs with their dog, Theo, and playing as much golf as humanly possible. Above all, Ray is passionate about discipleship and sharing the hope of the gospel with others.