YLT NASHVILLE 2026 SPEAKERS

Evening Preacher

Rev. Elliott Cherry

Lead Pastor, Midtown Fellowship - 12 South in Nashville, TN
Elliott has been the Pastor of Midtown Fellowship, 12 South (PCA) in Nashville, TN since 2015. Originally from Jacksonville, FL, he is the middle son of ministry parents, and now considers Nashville home. He is passionate about seeing the Grace of the Kingdom take root in people and in places for the global mission of mending all things. He is married to his wonderful bride of 14 years, Britta, and they have 5 kids that keep them both very busy. In his very limited spare time he enjoys reading a good book and basketball - although usually not at the same time.

Plenary & Seminar Speakers

Read Mercer Schuchardt

Associate Professor of Communication Wheaton College

Jen Pollock Michel

Writer, Speaker,
Podcast Host & Coach

Neal Salzman

Executive Director
The Rest Initiative

Val O'Brien

Founder & Executive Director
Aspen Ministries

Bobby Epps

Youth Director, Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, Ridgeland, MS

Brent Corbin

Executive Director
Reformed Youth Ministries

Josh Holestine

Youth Pastor, RiverOaks Presbyterian Church, Tulsa, OK

Michael Hall

Director of Training
Reformed Youth Ministries

John Spencer

RYM Cohorts Mentor & Next Gen Director, Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, MO

Ellie Stackhouse

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Austin, TX

Les Newsom

Senior Pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Oxford, MS

Lynne Howard

RYM Cohorts Mentor