Session One: Miles Fidell
Miles Fidell is the Lead Pastor of Auburn Community Church. From a young age, God gave Miles a vision of church that was not content to settle into half-hearted, lukewarm, cultural Christianity. After graduating from Kennesaw State University, Miles studied at Reformed Theological Seminary and married Courtney as they began their ministry together in metro Atlanta. In 2014, Miles and Courtney moved to Auburn to start ACC with a group of families committed to doing church in a unique way. ACC has grown into a thriving, multigenerational church impacting students and families in Auburn and around the world.
Session Two: Dr. Ammie Akin
Ammie (AM-ee) Akin is a 22-year career educator with a background spanning all levels of administration, from elementary to college, with 18 years spent in upper-level school leadership. She has served as a teacher, elementary administrator, assistant superintendent, college professor, and most recently Interim Superintendent of Briarwood Christian School.
As the executive director for an organization committed to improving literacy for elementary students, Ammie authored, implemented and trained local service providers on a scientifically based curriculum to stop the summer reading slide. The program was a success and is still active across the state of Alabama.
Ammie is christening her next education challenge in the spirit of entrepreneurship with an exciting new project that promotes goodwill and community. Called, "Hub in the Hills," she and her husband, Will, are busy repurposing a dormant school into an expansive and contemporary space for non-profits and organizations to gather and grow. Unless U, a non-profit for adults with developmental disabilities, is a key partner in Hub in the Hills.
Ammie attended the College of Education at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and earned a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at Samford University. Her dissertation was placed into practice in assisting her faculty and district in transitioning to a more engaging and student-centered approach.
Personally, Ammie and her husband, Will, manage a fun-filled trio of boys — Jack (13), George (11) and Henry (7) – who can often be spotted cheering on the Lions of Briarwood Christian school or on a tube challenging the wake of their pontoon on Lake Tuscaloosa.
Session Three: Chris Witt with Jordan Nations & Christian Maynard
At WinShape Camps, we’re passionate about creating intentional, Christ-centered experiences that impact kids and families for eternity. Leading the charge in this mission is Chris Witt, our Senior Director of WinShape Camps. With over 30 years of experience in ministry and camps, Chris brings unmatched vision, wisdom, and a heart for investing in the next generation. When asked what drew him to WinShape Camps, Chris said it was the vision championed by S. Truett Cathy and inspired by Frederick Douglass’s words: “It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
Chris’s journey has been shaped by a deep calling to disciple kids through camp. That path led him from Texas A&M to serving at Sky Ranch Christian Camps for 23 years, earning his degree from Fuller Seminary, and then nine years of ministry at Grace Community Church. Since joining WinShape Camps, Chris has become known for how well he champions and empowers his team to do great work and for the steady leadership he brings through seasons of change. He continues to lead with passion and purpose, always keeping our mission at the forefront.
Session Four: Gerald Fadayomi
Gerald Fadayomi currently serves as the founding pastor of Home Church Roswell, a church plant in Atlanta, Georgia. Gerald has a heart for the city and a passion to see lives transformed by the gospel. As an Atlanta native, Gerald spent 4 years as a student pastor at North Point Ministries and almost 2 years on staff at Local Church Forsyth as the creative and young adults pastor. Gerald’s passion for the next generation has allowed him to speak to students at camps and conferences across the country including North Point Ministries, Bigstuf Camps, Orange Conference and many other events.
Gerald is the author of “Before You Go,” a resource designed to help students follow Jesus and grow in their faith. He also co-authored Starting Now, a devotional for college freshmen. His most recent book entitled “When Life Gives You Lemons,” serves as a practical guide for navigating seasons of adversity for all ages. Prior to his current role, Gerald spent 3 years doing non-profit work for the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.
Gerald is happily married to his beautiful wife Kiley and loves spending his free time cheering on Lebron James and browsing through the SNKRS app. They live in Atlanta and are proud parents of three beautiful daughters.