The Abundant Conference 2026

Mike has spent decades leading worship through music while navigating the realities of tragedy, loss, and restoration. As lead singer of the band Big Daddy Weave, Mike has drawn from his grief, hope, and faith to pen songs like “Redeemed,” “My Story,” and “Let It Begin.”  and share his story of God’s grace. Mike will lead worship on Friday and Saturday and share his story of God’s grace. 

For more than 30 years in his private practice, Curt has helped people work through the struggles that keep them feeling stuck, disconnected, or weighed down by shame. As the author of four bestselling books and co-host of The Being Known Podcast, Curt invites people to tell their stories more truly, in order to become more deeply known and to build healthier relationships with God and others. Curt will speak on both Friday and Saturday, helping us to dismantle the shame that affects our everyday lives and give us insights for improving our relationships and experiencing lasting personal change.

Aundi is a licensed professional counselor, author, and speaker. Through her warm and empathetic approach, she helps people process through trauma, depression, and anxiety in various stages of their lives. As a survivor of trauma herself, she brings hard-won knowledge about the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain. She is the best selling author of the critically acclaimed Try Softer and Strong like Water as well as three other published works. Aundi regularly speaks at national events and is a regular podcast guest in the areas of faith, trauma, and body centered work, which is her specialty. Aundi will speak on Saturday and help us better understand the connection between our minds, bodies, emotions, and faith; offering practical tools for working through difficult experiences in healthy ways.

Sandi is the Founder and President of Gateway Creative Broadcasting. She leads three radio stations, 99.1 JOYFM, BOOST 95.5, and 88.1 WorshipOne, and brings encouragement to hundreds of thousands of people each morning as co-host of the JOY FM Morning Show. She has written three devotionals, and co-authored two books with her former counselor, Dr. Michelle Caulk: Healing Out Loud and A Kite Like Me. During the Abundant Conference, Sandi will host a conversation with Mike Weaver on self-worth and identity. She will also join Dr. Michelle Caulk for a discussion on loss; offering hope-filled insight and practical tools for moving forward with purpose and connection.

As a counselor educator and licensed counselor, Michelle has worked through private practices and ministries to help bring Jesus’ hope and healing to the most challenging times of life, including grief and trauma. She currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Director of Clinical Experiences at Huntington University. Michelle is also the co-author, alongside Sandi Brown, of Healing Out Loud and A Kite Like Me. At the Abundant conference, Michelle will join Sandi Brown for a conversation on how loss can impact the way we view ourselves, the world, and God. Together, they will offer encouragement and practical tools for finding healing, restoring connection, and moving forward with hope after loss.

David is the Senior Pastor of Living the Word Church in Collinsville, Illinois, a church strategy consultant, speaker, and passionate leader who helps people understand and fulfill their God-given purpose. He serves on the board of Living Water International, and authored an Amazon #1 best seller “Dips, Disruptions, and Destiny.” On Saturday, David will serve as our guest pastor and will deliver a high-energy, Biblical message about living in the abundance of Jesus’ love, compassion, and mercy.