Spiritual Emphasis
During NASDAD's 82nd Annual Convention​

Joining the convention for an Alaskan cruise has many benefits.
​Yes, while we are cruising together, we will relax and enjoy exploring Alaska and Victoria, B.C.

However, a key goal is to provide opportunities to get away with God and deepen your faith on this trip. 

Meet Our Spiritual Emphasis Speakers

Timothy Gillespie, MDiv
Lead Pastor, Crosswalk
​in Redlands, CA

​​Timothy Gillespie, DMin, serves as the lead pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, which is a multi-site church network reaching across the country, plus locations in Jakarta, Melbourne, and Costa Rica.

In addition, he is currently an adjunct professor at both Azusa Pacific University and La Sierra University. Dr. Gillespie is also a TEDx Talk speaker and a healthcare consultant, having collaborated extensively with the Blue Zones company to promote healthier communities.

​He is married to Sara Gillespie, and together they have three children: Hannah (23), Jacob (20), and Isaac (18).

Ben Watson
Associate Pastor for Youth & Young Adults,
​Laguna Niguel Adventist Church

​​To complement Pastor Gillespie, we are pleased to introduce Pastor Ben Watson, the Associate Pastor of Youth and Young Adults at the Laguna Niguel Seventh-day Adventist Church in beautiful Southern California.

He holds B.A. degrees in both Theology and Biblical Languages from Walla Walla University.

​In his ministry engaging with youth and young adults, he has seen how God personally connects with each one of us, fostering our growth and enabling us to embody His love.