The Wave Speakers

Pastor Ty Gibson

Pastor Ty Gibson is a prominent speaker, writer, and co‑director of Light Bearers, an independent media and literature ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. A passionate and engaging communicator, he teaches on a wide range of biblical and theological topics with a central emphasis on God’s unfailing love as the unifying theme of Scripture.

His teaching ministry highlights:

  • The character of God
  • The love of God as the foundation of Christian faith
  • Clear and accessible explanations of deep theological concepts

Ty’s global ministry includes live events, media productions, and extensive written resources. He is the author of eight best‑selling books focusing on theology, God’s character, and practical Christian living.

He and his wife, Sue, have three adult children and two grandsons.

Kenia Reyes de Leon

Kenia Reyes-de Leoncurrently serves as Youth& Young Adults Ministries Director forthe ChesapeakeConference of Seventh-day Adventists. She has also appeared as a TV host on Hope ChannelsBible Help Deskand as a regular anchor on Adventist News Network’sANN World News. Originally from the Bronx, New York, Reyes de Leon has been deeply involved in youth ministry since her teenage years and continues to build spaces that amplify voices of the next generation for our church.  

Seminars

Jennifer Jill Schwirzer

Jennifer Jill Schwirzer, Is an aulhor, speaker, and professional counselor focused on the inter­section of theology and psychology.

She holds degrees in religion and counseling, has authored multiple books, and has spoken internationally. She directs Abide Network and is involved in family life and mental health education through seminars, media, and coaching.

Ulric Hetsberger

Pastor Ulric Hetsberger is a minister passionate about leading people to God, guide by his motto: “Service, service, service – service to God and service to man”. 
Born Georgetown­, Guyana, he grew up in Barbados, where he was baptized and felt called to ministry. He studied Business Finance before switching to Theology, completing his BA at Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University), and later earn­ing a Master of Divinity from Andrews University in 2005.

He has served in various leadership roles,with in Community Service, Stew­ardship, Family Life, and Personal Ministries in the Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is married to Ruth Barnum, an educator, and they have twin ,daughters. Elizabeth and Grace.