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Chris Durso has spent over twenty years building the local church and traveling internationally as a renowned communicator. For 12 years he served the City of New York growing a thriving youth ministry, known as Misfit, and as the Lead Pastor of Saints Church.

Pastor Chris is the bestselling author of two books: Misfit and The Heist. His words have encouraged thousands of readers to seek the presence of God. He currently serves a number of churches across the country teaching the word of God, as well as travels to support ministries he is in partnership with. His wife, Yahris, and children, Dylan and Chloe remain his first priority and greatest accomplishment.

Michael Alexander grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. At the age of 15 he was invited to a youth event where he surrendered his life to Christ. Since then, he has served in many different areas at his church from bathroom cleaning to music to becoming a Youth Pastor. In 2015 Michael and his family began attending and serving at Discovery Church in Elgin, IL. During their time there Michael has become a Teaching Pastor and his wife, Nicole, was the Director of Children’s Ministry. In 2022 Michael became Lead Pastor at River of Life Church in Naperville, IL. Michael, his wife and 5 children have a deep love for Christ, hold a firm belief in the truth of God’s word and know that God moves in power in every generation. Michael preaches with passion, conviction, humor and life.