2025 Gathering Attendees

JOHN WALLACE: MENTORING ADVOCATE

John Wallace was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma, met his future wife Suzanne, and received a BBA degree. Afterward, he traveled to Dallas, attended and graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry (now Texas A&M College of Dentistry).. In 1981, by the direction of the Lord, he entered Dallas Theological Seminary where he earned a Master of Theology degree. John, his wife and 3 children, and a wonderful group of people started Vineyard Christian Fellowship. In 2013, John left the full-time pastorate to begin Kingdom Culture Network, a relational web to advise, mentor, father and train younger leaders. John and Suzanne have 3 children (Jason with wife Alison, Brennan with wife Lisa, and Lindsey with husband Chris) and 8 grandchildren. In 2022 John and Suzanne, after over 50 years in Dallas, moved to the Texas Hill Country.

SUZANNE WALLACE: MENTORING ADVOCATE // BEHIND EVERY DOOR DALLAS

Suzanne graduated from North Texas University with a BA in Biology, with teaching certification in secondary education, and as an Academic Language Therapist for dyslexia. For 32 years, she was involved with non-profit organizations in inner-city Dallas. For 13 of those years, she helped lead Behind Every Door Ministries, serving as Director of Loving People and Vice President. She and her husband, John, have 3 children and 8 grandchildren and now live in the Texas Hill Country, where she is a Dyslexia Therapist and is enjoying her family.

JUERGEN KNEIFEL: MENTORING ADVOCATE

Juergen Kneifel is an accomplished professional with an extensive educational background. He studied Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Central Washington University/Edmonds, followed by a Master's of Business Administration in Business from Western Washington University. Additionally, he also pursued AA and AAS degrees in Business at North Seattle Community College.

With a strong academic foundation, Juergen Kneifel has held various significant roles in different organizations. He is currently serving as a Senior Associate Business Faculty at Everett Community College. Previously, he served as the Northwest Regional Director at the Christian Association of Youth Mentoring, a Business Instructor at Everett Community College, Sales Manager at The Daily Herald of Everett, Washington, Director of Marketing and Recruitment at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, and Sales Manager at The Seattle Times.