Michael Rakes

Born and raised in Cincinnati, Michael Rakes is really just a simple ordinary man who has been made extraordinary by the purpose our Father has given through His Almighty Grace in Christ Jesus.

As a new creation, with unveiled face, Little by little, day by day, I maintain marching forward in the procession of Christ’s triumphs. As a servant to our Lord, I’m enjoying this journey we call life, becoming Whom I behold.

Our Father is Love, made in His image, may we all see and hear and most importantly feel His intimate words of affection; “This is My beloved son, whom I AM well pleased!”

I pray an increase of excitement, beholding the glory of the Lord, moving forward waving the banner of His Kingdom, with eager expectation, as all creation longs for freedom from it’s slavery to decay and experience with us the wonderful liberty coming to God’s children.

I am convinced that any suffering we endure is less than nothing compared to the magnitude of glory that is about to be unveiled within us.

Time to rise and shine and be extraordinary! Be blessed men of God, be a blessing…

Kent Hammerstrom

A native of suburban Chicago, Illinois, Kent Hammerstrom, 65, has been married to his wife Dee for 39 years. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. Kent and Dee reside in rural Thompson’s Station, Tennessee with their Labrador retriever Sadie.

Kent retired in 2021 after 36 years in the banking industry serving as commercial banker and executive with Wells Fargo, LaSalle Bank, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Kent is actively involved with Thompson Station Church, where he is a Trustee and Men’s Life Group leader. He is a teacher and volunteer with Search Ministries in Nashville, TN. Kent is also involved with non-profit work, providing clean water to institutions in Guatemala as Chairman of the International Starfish (water projects), Committee of Franklin, TN Breakfast Rotary and he is combating human trafficking originating in Southeast Asia by serving on the Advisory Board of Freedom’s Promise after serving many years on its Board of Directors and acting as its Board Treasurer.

Kent loves spending time with his family. He also enjoys the outdoors, fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. He is a recovering 60’s muscle car hobbyist.

Chaplain Eric Reynolds

Chaplain (CPT) Eric Reynolds is a native of Atlanta, Georiga. He enlisted into the Active Army in August of 1992. He attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon. Upon completion of training, he was awarded the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 31M. He currently serves as the Tripler Army Medical Center Chaplain Clinician. As an active duty Chaplain, he pastors the Wheeler Airfield Chapel Gospel Service. Chaplain Reynold’s clear sense of calling and diverse professional experience form his chaplain identity. He has both ministered to, and led troops in combat operations as a former NCO in Operation Desert Shield. His previous chaplain assignments include 98th Training Division, 733rd CID, and 2nd Engineer Battalion.

Chaplain Reynold’s civilian degrees include a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice Theological Seminary and Bachelor of Religious Studies from Luther Rice Bible College. He currently is a Doctrinal Student at Wesley Theological Seminary on African American Grief.

His Army officer education includes Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course, EMM Course, Moral Injury Course, Combat Life Saver Course, Medical Ministry Trauma Course, and Strong Bonds Course.

His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, South West Asia Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, NCO Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, and Steel Order of the de Fleury Medal.

Chaplain Reynolds has been happily married to his wife, Shalonda for 28 years. They have four children: Jay (31), Devante (28), Alaysia (25), Elijah (23) and three grandchildren Aaliyah (10) and Aariyah ( and Josiah (1yr).

Casey Ragan

Casey Ragan is a follower of Christ, who serves as the Outreach Pastor and Men’s Minister at the historic Landmark Church in Evendale, Ohio. Casey is the founder and director of Unbound Ministries. Casey is a speaker, preacher, evangelist, and teacher whose mission is to share with others the love and hope that can only be found through Jesus Christ!

Patrick Davis

Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in the inner city of Cleveland, Ohio, Patrick Davis’s upbringing between inner-city struggles and upper-class suburbs shaped his unique perspective. At 16, he faced a potential 45-year sentence for aggravated robbery and kidnapping after a tragic incident during a drug deal. The murder of his brother only added to his despair, leading him to find faith and hope during his time in solitary confinement.

Now a pastor, musician, artist and speaker, Patrick has toured extensively worldwide, spreading his message of redemption and empowerment. Alongside his wife, Sarah, he founded Fringe Industries, a non-profit dedicated to building kinship, hope and healing among those affected by incarceration, addiction, and homelessness. He and his wife also launched The Fringe Church in 2018, with a mission to create a community of faith and family that welcomes, loves and empowers those on the fringes of society.

Patrick and his wife Sarah reside in Hamilton, Ohio with their four children, four frenchies (yes it’s insanity) and 1 cat, Solomon.

Jason Bowman

Jason Bowman grew up in the church playing music and singing at a young age. At the age of 19, he became the youth pastor at their local church and served the community where he lived for four years. From there, he moved to Northern Kentucky and served as an associate pastor at Community Family Church while being a school teacher in the public school system for seven years. From there, he became a campus pastor at Solid Rock South and later the Director of Operations for the ministry. After serving faithfully for seven years, he was named the lead pastor at Solid Rock South on the east side of Cincinnati, where he currently ministers. Pastor Jason has a heart for unity in the kingdom and a hunger to see men walk in their God-given callings.

Jeffery Hakes

Jeffrey and his wife of 40 years have spent most of their time together in full time international mission work. Jeffrey and his wife are loving parents to two thriving adult children and six grandchildren. They spent 15 years in church planting and leadership development in East Africa before following the leading of their Shepherd into life and ministry in the Middle East, where their main focus has been worship, prayer, and pastoral care and counsel. From there they have launched into a global ministry of strengthening, comforting and encouraging. Jeffrey has been an inspirational speaker in 23 countries, is a veteran addiction counselor, social media influencer, and dynamic author and teacher on healthy biblical sexuality and identity.