KAY KOTAN, PCC, is the director of Congregational Development for the Susquehanna Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and she has a passionate approach to teaching, consulting, and coaching. As one called to serve from a laity role, she offers a unique perspective for church and leadership development that is informed by her diverse background serving in corporate America, owning her own businesses, lay leadership in the local church, traveling the nation as an author and speaker, and now serving as a conference director. Kay is married to Bob Kotan, and they have an adult son, Cameron.

Blake Bradford, D.Min., is a consultant and pastor who served nearly a decade as a district superintendent and conference staff member. He equips congregations and denominational leaders in governance and ministry impact while serving as lead pastor of Fort Smith First United Methodist Church, a multi-site congregation in Arkansas.