Dustin Tavella

Dustin Tavella is a world-class performer and is the winner of NBC's hit competition show America’s Got Talent. His faith plays a central role in his life and performances. He often draws on his personal experiences and belief in the power of faith, hope, and love to inspire and uplift his audiences. Through his magic and storytelling, Dustin shares messages of unity, hope, and transformation, aiming to make a lasting impact on culture and bring joy through his faith-driven approach. He can't wait to come perform and share with us at the Renew Student Conference!

Ben Bender

Ben Bender is a professional soccer player and midfielder for the Philadelphia Union. A Baltimore native, Ben was the first overall pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft after being named a First Team All-American and Big Ten Midfielder of the Year at the University of Maryland. Along with competing at the highest level of American soccer, Ben is passionate about his faith and about encouraging young people to pursue Christ both on and off the field. He’s excited to join us at Renew to share his story and challenge students to live boldly for their faith.

Ripe Creatives

The creatives is a team of poets and spoken word artists who will perform Saturday! The team includes Miss Spoken Poet, Sergine, Jake Doggett, Greg Snow and Scott Smith. Ripe Creatives seeks to spread the good news of the gospel through creative expression and the worship arts. We also seek to be a reconciling entity in the city of Philadelphia while encouraging the Church to love, serve and reach the community around her. 
Learn more about Ripe Creatives and the rest of their artists ripecreatives.com!

Katie Small

Katie Small is an artist who has traveled the world using her gifts to worship God and point others to Him. She ministers at conferences, painting on stage during the worship and messages, connecting the theme of the weekend to her art. This will be her third time ministering at Renew (she was at our 2024 and 2022 conferences) - she's excited to come worship with all of us again! You can learn more about her at paradiseontheinside.com.

Mercy Jewel

Mercy Jewel is a Junior in high school and developed a passion for music at a young age. She grew up singing at church and started writing songs as a creative outlet. She released her first two songs in 2025 and hopes that her music makes people feel understood and less alone. You can find her music on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and YouTube.