Destiny Deas

Vice President of Advancement at Evangel University

She is a fourth-generation Pentecostal preacher, a serial entrepreneur, and author. Destiny received her juris doctorate from Duke Law School in 2008 and MA in East Asian Studies from Duke University Graduate School in the same year. After clerking for Judge Paul Niemeyer on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals in Baltimore, MD, Destiny returned to Bossier City with her husband Phillip.

In addition to her role at Evangel, she is Leadership Pastor at Northpoint Community Church, and an attorney specializing in start-ups and non-profits.

Destiny is passionate about helping others find their identity in Christ and purpose in every season of life. She writes a blog, destinydeas.com and is a contributor to other publications. She also travels and preaches for churches and networks on a regular basis.

Dr. Allen Tennison

Theological Counsel to the General Council of the Assemblies of God

Dr. Allen Tennison has served in pastoral ministry for over 15 years in the Midwest and on the West Coast. He has also worked in higher education for over 20 years, as both a professor and dean. He is currently serving as a theological advisor to the national leadership of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, MO. Dr. Tennison and his wife Rhonda have been married for 16 years, have one eleven-year-old son, and serve as foster parents.

Phillip Deas

Pastor, international speaker, motivator, and high-performance coach.

Phillip Deas is on a mission to help individuals learn to live the abundant life. From the age of 18, Phillip has been preaching the gospel and creating disciples. As a championship winning athlete and coach, Phillip has a passion for excellence and a gift for offering supernaturally practical handles. In 2013, after serving around ten years on Pastor Denny Duron’s staff, he and his wife Destiny became the lead pastors of Northpoint Community Church in Bossier City, a congregation with a mission to create Christ-centered, culture-changing community.

In addition to his role at the church, Phillip is an international speaker, motivator, and high performance coach. His clients range from CEOs to top performers in sales and executive management. He is also a John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer and Coach. Corporations and non-profits rely on Phillip to bring practical leadership insights and inspiration to board rooms and conferences alike. His experience as a head coach, lead pastor, and business owner gives Phillip a unique perspective into the real struggles and solutions possible for his clients and their employees. Phillip empowers individuals to take ownership of their life, while equipping them with the mindsets and tools necessary to transform their life. Through instruction and inspiration, he assists people in seeing what is possible and helping them create the pathway forward.