hearts restored conference 2025

Blair Linne is the author of Finding My Father. She is a Bible teacher, actress, spoken word artist, and the creator of the podcast GLO with The Gospel Coalition. Blair has toured globally and is known as one of the originators of the Christian Spoken Word genre. Proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ through speaking and spoken word is her passion. She and her husband, Shai, live in Portland, Oregon, with their three children.

Lynette Morales is a devoted wife to Pastor Juan Carlos “Los” Morales. She is blessed with three adult children and two cherished grandchildren. With a heart for teaching God's word, she finds joy in discipling women, helping them to embrace the freedom found in the finished work of Jesus Christ. She is passionate about helping women recognize their need for Him and behold His beauty so they can walk confidently in the transformative freedom He offers. Through her ministry, she seeks to encourage and empower women to grow in their faith and live out the abundant life that Christ provides.

Juliana Maduforo was born and raised in Nigeria. She moved to the United States in 1996. Juliana is a Registered Nurse, Neuropsychotherapist, a missionary, and above all, a human designed and created by God. She is a founding member of Excelone Ministries, a multinational, multicultural, and multidenominational organization. Juliana co-leads The Society for Disease Prevention, an organization focused on preventing public health crises and infectious disease outbreaks through community education. She is involved in numerous humanitarian organizations both in the United States and abroad.

Melinda Clark, the Executive Director of North Star Initiative, a Christian trafficking ministry in Lititz, Pa. Melinda’s experience in roles across a variety of non-profit sectors over the past 18 years shape how she serves North Star Initiative’s mission and team. Along with an MBA in Strategic Leadership from Messiah University, she has earned credentials in Christian non-profit leadership, trauma-informed care, sexual risk avoidance education, and cross-cultural communication. Experiences in a wide range of organizational settings and cultural contexts have equipped her to lead with unique insight and resilience. She is wired to advocate passionately for vulnerable populations and invest in each person in ways that allow them to flourish. 

C. Stanley Morton was senior pastor of Crown & Joy Presbyterian Church for five and a half years until his retirement in June of 2024.  He came to Crown & Joy from serving as assistant pastor for diaconal ministries and outreach at Second City Church in Harrisburg, PA., from February 2017 to October 2018.   Before that, he served for ten years as the founding pastor of New City Fellowship Lancaster in Lancaster, PA.  He received his BS in Psychology and Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia (2007).  He is also certified as a facilitator for Faith and Finances of the Chalmers Center.   He is married to the lovely Terry Morton and has three grown children, two natural grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.

Katrina and Pierson are engaged to be married in June 2025. They have attended Christ Alone Fellowship since December 2023, participating in the church's worship and youth ministries. Katrina earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State University and is presently working toward a Master's in Education from Messiah University. Pierson, meanwhile, earned his bachelor's degree from Messiah University and is now enrolled at Westminster Theological Seminary.