Zaki was born in 1960. After receiving his B. of Theology from Cairo Evangelical Seminary, Cairo, Egypt in 1983, he went to Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, where he continued his studies, receiving a Diploma in Social Development in 1988.

In 1994, he received Master of Arts in theological studies (major social change), Eastern University, Pennsylvania, US, and in 2003 he received his Ph.D. in religions and theology, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

Current position

Bob is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, bringing over 40 years of investment experience to guide the investment process and serves as large cap US portfolio manager. Bob is a regular guest on multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. He has served in senior roles at Nuveen, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Oppenheimer Funds. Bob serves as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards among which include Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, The Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Cannan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship.

Bob and his wife Leslie reside in Princeton, New Jersey and have three children and one grandchild.

Rev. Joseph Kassab serves as the General Secretary of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL) and is the Head of the Evangelical Community in both nations. With a rich academic background that includes a B.S. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Aleppo, a Master of Divinity from the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, and a Master of Theology in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Kassab is a dedicated leader in theological education and community service. His work focuses on fostering unity and growth within the church, particularly in challenging contexts.

Rev. Kassab is married to Rev. Najla Kassab and together they are parents to three children. He brings decades of experience in ministry and education, making him a compelling voice at the Impact Day 2026 conference.

He has a twin passion in ministry — expository preaching and leadership mentoring. His insightful biblical teachings have made him a sought-after speaker in different major cities around the world. He mentors top-echelon secular and Christian leaders within Singapore and beyond.

Edmund has written and published several books, including Growing Deep in God (2002); Mentoring Paradigms (2008); Growing Deep In Faith (2010); Cultivating Your Inner Life (2011); A Certain Kind (2013), Radical Discipleship (2014), Life & Legacy (2015), Discipleship Missions (2016), Faith & Fire (2018) and Grace & Glory (2021). Edmund is married to Ann, who actively ministers alongside him around the world. They have two lovely daughters, Amanda and Belicia.

Mac Pier is the founder of Movement.org.

Mac seeks to exponentially increase the leadership effectiveness of ministry and marketplace leaders to address the spiritual and social issues facing our world today.

The Movement Day gathering is a recognition of the work of united prayer over many years in the city. Very diverse traditions had been knit together through the work of gathered prayer.

Movement Day also recognized the impact of the marketplace community, the work of local churches, and the potential of the next generation. We saw the beauty and power of the united church gathered on a common day for the city.

Annu Pramod serves as the Managing Director of PeoplePro International, bringing her expertise as a trainer, speaker, coach, and mentor with a specialized focus on emotional intelligence and well-being. Holding a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in Human Resources, she has accumulated over 18 years of diverse experience.

Annu’s professional journey includes roles in Human Resource Departments with multinational corporations such as Sasken and Motorola, where she handled training and recruitment. In recent years, her focus has shifted to the education sector, aiming to bridge the leadership gap and provide essential 21st-century skills to stakeholders including students, parents, school management, and teachers.

She holds certifications as an ICF coach, is certified to teach, coach, and speak on leadership modules developed by Dr. John C Maxwell, and is DISC certified for personality assessments. Annu is also a member of the Worldwide Association of Female Professionals, certified to teach on the UN 2030 Agenda or SDGs, and serves as the Vice President – Education of a Toastmasters Club. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member in a couple of universities, teaching modules on HR.

Dr. Bill Koogler serves on the Executive leadership team at Fellowship Church in Dubai (a multi-site church of more than 120 nationalities meeting weekly). He has a passion for international communication and wholistic discipleship and inter-cultural leadership development. With 25 years of ministry experience, Bill also serves on the Global Vision Board for the Missional International Church Network. 

Assie, originally from the Netherlands, has dedicated 25 years to actively mobilizing intercession and training intercessors, specifically within and for the Gulf States.

Since 2013, she has been at the helm of leading the Emirates Prayer Alliance, a significant prayer network for the city of Dubai, where she is currently based. Assie’s enduring commitment to fostering a culture of prayer underscores her belief in its transformative impact on individuals and communities.

She believes; ‘When you pray for the city, you’re going to love the city’.

Arun George serves as a Pastor and Executive Director of GLNME, additionally holding a position as an Executive Committee member of Mosaic Dubai.

His focus revolves around empowering and implementing missional and leadership projects in the Middle East.

Arun is committed to fostering sustainable, transformative, and long-term leadership development for the benefit of individuals and communities in the region.

Dr. Caroline Faraj, CNN Vice President and CNN Arabic Editor-in-Chief is an award-winning Journalist who has over 30 years’ experience in journalism. She launched CNN Arabic together with the first CNN bureau in the GCC. Dr. Faraj has an MA in International Journalism and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from City University of London. She’s an inspirational speaker, interested in new media, women enabling, youth creativity and freedom of expression.

She loves Jesus, and is very excited that God is at work in the UAE, bringing people to know Him.

She is an Aussie, so enjoys the beach and reading. She loves spending time with John, her husband and with friends.

DevaKiruba Christina identifies as a disciple of Christ who has a deep passion for Social Work especially in the area of combating Women and Child trafficking, reaching them with the message of hope in Christ. She has worked extensively on social work projects & case studies in India and now in the Middle East.

Kiruba’s involvement with The Reshma Project MENA region as a Core Team Member highlights her global commitment to rescuing women from forced slavery.

Beyond her social work, Kiruba is a talented singer and a drummer, dedicating her musical abilities to God by actively serving and involving in the Local Church community that shes part of.

She also holds a corporate role as a Marketing Specialist in the UAE, showcasing her ability to balance social justice with a professional career.

Eric Spady is the director of Hidden Treasure Ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to counseling and setting people free from the effects of childhood abuse, trauma, and sexual addiction. A full-time psychotherapist with a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), he integrates faith and somatic healing in his work. He also serves as an associate pastor of discipleship at Grace Point Church. Previously, Eric spent 11 years directing Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Sweden and has ministered in over 52 nations. Married for 42 years with three grown children and six grandchildren, he is passionate about training believers to heal from trauma and live in their God-given identity through practical and spiritual inner healing techniques.

Dr. George Cheriyan is the Corporate CEO & Board Member of American Mission Hospital (AMH), where he has served since 2009. A Neonatologist with 25+ years of experience, he trained in India, the UK, and Canada, holding leadership roles in NHS (UK) and Saudi Aramco Healthcare (KSA) for 18 years before moving to Bahrain. He is a Harvard Business School alumnus, holds an MBA in Leadership (UK), and is a certified Healthcare Quality Improvement Adviser (IHI, USA). His expertise lies in developing high-quality, affordable non-profit healthcare models. He is also an Adjunct Professor at RCSI (Ireland).

Gladson Ronad serves as the Director of the MENA region for The Reshma Project, an international non-profit initiative dedicated to rescuing women from forced slavery globally. His passion lies in being a force for good, utilizing his communication skills to amplify the stories of those who are less privileged. Additionally, Gladson is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Voice International, a ministry with a 15-year legacy that harnesses the power of music for community betterment.

Having lived in the Middle East for over 25 years, Gladson has held various roles in management, communications, public relations, events, journalism, publishing, and business development. His love for storytelling is evident as he crafts compelling narratives inspired by the real-world experiences of women and men who often go unseen and unheard by society at large.

Grant, from Georgia in the USA, has lived in Dubai and served on the leadership team of the Dubai House of Prayer (DHOP) for the past seven years.

DHOP is a ministry of the church in the city that exists to advance day and night prayer and worship until the Middle East sees and sings the worth of Jesus. Over 20 active volunteer staff from all over the world help keep the fire of worship burning for over 30 hours a week, inviting members of the citywide Body of Christ to encounter the Lord together. Opportunities include training in the harp and bowl prayer model and a 15-week internship starting in March.

Grant’s wife, Heather, teaches English at a local university. 

Dr. Jaison is specialist cardiologist working in Dubai.
He has facilitated RTN for many years and has organized Christian healthcare conferences and focussed prayer for Health care ministries in the region.

Dr. John Joseph is a pioneering missionary, dynamic leader, pastor, and mentor dedicated to equipping leaders, raising disciples, and transforming lives. Based in Dubai with his wife, Dr. Hannah, he is the Founder of World Impact Community Churches (WICC) and President of Repairers of the Breach (TROTB) Ministries Global, through which he has trained believers, pastors, and leaders worldwide. With 35 years of ministry experience, he has carried a reformation message centered on kingdom leadership, intentional discipleship, and the supernatural power of God. He also leads IMPACT, a leadership network, and has served as Vice President of the Apostolic Churches Alliance (ACA).

Trained as a medical doctor, Dr. John left his profession, pursued an MBA, and answered God’s call to raise a new generation of kingdom leaders. Known for his deep revelation of God’s Word, he continues to ignite revival, train leaders, and prepare the Church for Christ’s return. With passion and purpose, he calls believers to bold faith, spiritual authority, and kingdom influence, inspiring them to live out the Gospel with power and conviction.

Jack & Kathy are originally from the USA, but have lived and worked in the Arab World for decades. Jack was trained as a petroleum engineer, but has been involved in non-profit educational projects for many years. Jack founded one of the largest American schools in North Africa. He has also served in leadership of Anglican churches around the world, and has created several programs to encourage interfaith dialogue among clergy and lay people.
Having been married for over 40 years, they have five children and grandchildren. They havedone premarital and marriage counseling with a number of couples and also planned and hosted several international marriage weekends for couples through the FamilyLife ministry.

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• Women of Worth
• Disruptive Women Network
• Phone: +91 9789975988

Executive Director of Global Assist and Director of Movement Day South Asia.
Mentors and coaches City leadership teams, Pastors and Marketplace leaders in Asia.
He is married to Irene Vasanthi and has two sons and a daughter.

Mike Olson joined Living on the Edge after two decades in the corporate world, where he held executive roles with a leading global fitness equipment manufacturer, helping grow the company to nearly $1.5B in annual revenue. Responding to God’s call, he transitioned into ministry, aligning with Living on the Edge’s mission to help Christians live like Christians. As President & COO, Mike works closely with Chip Ingram to shape strategy and lead operational execution. He holds master’s degrees in Theology (Gordon-Conwell), Applied Biblical Studies (Moody), and Business Administration (Colorado State).

Phillipah is a certified Life, Wellness, and Fitness Coach with over 25 years of experience in sports, fitness, and wellness. She is the creator of GoDynaFit, PraiseFit, DanceFit and the Totalfit representative in the UAE. As the leader of Sports Connect UAE, an international interdenominational organization, Phillipah equips gym-goers, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts to make disciples in the health and wellness world. She is also the founder of Praise Club Influencers, using dance, music, and fitness to evangelize and promote wholesome alternatives. With certifications in Psychology and Human Resource Management, she fosters loving, equipped communities and serves as a coach in a free UAE fitness community and as a Sports Connect leader in Fellowship Dubai. Phillipah is passionate about holistic body, mind, and spirit training and is dedicated to helping churches and leaders establish Sports Connect ministries and Praise Clubs in their communities.

Bob is CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global Investments, bringing over 40 years of investment experience to guide the investment process and serves as large cap US portfolio manager. Bob is a regular guest on multiple media outlets such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business News, CNBC and Faith & Finance Live Radio. He has served in senior roles at Nuveen, BlackRock, Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, and Oppenheimer Funds. Bob serves as choir director at his local church and also serves on a number of boards among which include Cairn University, Christianity Today, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Kingdom Advisors, The Lausanne Movement, Movement.org, New Cannan Society, and Word of Life Fellowship.

Bob and his wife Leslie reside in Princeton, New Jersey and have three children and one grandchild.

Prem Nair is a co-founder of RedOrange, a defense contractor to the US Government, the UN, and other international NGOs. RedOrange operates in some of the most impoverished regions globally, providing Prem with a unique perspective on human suffering and the transformative power of entrepreneurship.

Driven by a passion to impact communities, Prem has invested in Huntr, a digital marketplace dedicated to creating better economic opportunities for migrant workers—a company aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 8. Additionally, he has partnered with Alterneit, focusing on sustainable solutions in Agriculture/Nutrition, Sanitation, and Water, earning recognition with a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for excellence in Sanitation.

As an investor in disruptive HR tech, Ed tech, Agri tech, and a keen student of emerging technologies like Crypto, the Metaverse, and AI, Prem is committed to creating wealth through ingenuity, touching lives through enabling creativity, and transforming communities by building systems that generate wealth.

Sushma, originally from Bhutan, has played a significant role as the founder and worship leader of Awaken the Dawn (Sea glass Worship) in Dubai for the past three years. In addition to her role in worship ministry, she serves as a Business Development Manager at a freight company.

Sushma is dedicated to fostering a culture of worship and intercession. She facilitates an early morning online (Zoom) worship and intercession gathering, bringing together intercessors from churches across the UAE. Firmly believing in the transformative power of intercession and early morning devotion, Sushma is committed to witnessing a multitude of people worshiping God in righteousness and holiness, living a consecrated life.

Rey Corpuz serves as the senior pastor of Every Nation Church in Abu Dhabi that he helped found in June 2008. He’s been blissfully married to Menchie for 43 years and they have been blessed with four children, who are all married, and eight grandchildren.

Rey has been in cross-cultural ministry since 1978. He and Menchie have been serving in the Middle East since 2005.

Spencer and Mui bring nearly two decades of cross-cultural experience in leadership roles within NGOs and churches. Currently based in the UAE, they are collaborating with other leaders to establish a Marriage Ministry Network aimed at impacting the country, one family at a time.
Both Spencer and Mui are accredited ICF-ACC Life Coaches, certified speakers for FamilyLife Ministry, and licensed administrators of the Prepare/Enrich relationship assessment tool.
Spencer holds a master’s degree from Columbia International University and is certified in administering the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Taylor-Johnson Temperament Analysis (TJTA).
Originally from Hong Kong, they have called the UAE home since 2006. Married for 28 years, they are proud parents of three adult sons and a daughter-in-law.