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Jason Hayes is a speaker, author, church consultant, and strategist for Threads. He is the co-author of Lost and Found: The Younger Unchurched and The Churches That Reach Them, featuring research cited in news outlets such as USA Today and CNN. His work has been featured in numerous websites, articles, and magazines in the US and internationally. Having served on staff at churches and with para-church organizations, Jason is committed to equipping leaders across the globe. Learn more at www.jasonhayesonline.com.

Linda Osborne serves as the director of Threads. Previously, the National Collegiate Ministry Leader and Baptist Collegiate Ministry Director for Louisiana Tech University and Florida State University, Linda has a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Her favorite things in life are getting pedicures with daughter, Julianna, and making up jokes with son, Evan. Growing up in Winona, Miss., Linda has a deep appreciation for the catfish buffet.