Our Leadership Team

The Awakening's staff, made up of both full-time and volunteer members, is a team is committed to serving Jesus Christ, this generation, and every person we come into contact with.

  • Madeline Nix

    Director OF THE AWAKENING

    In the Summer of 2012 Madeline went on her first mission trip with the Awakening and has not stopped going since! She has ministered in over 30 different nation's leading mission trips, mentoring young emerging leaders, and intentionally investing in the next generation. Madeline is an ordained minister in the Mississippi Conference with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. 

  • Betsy Salazar Hope 

    Coordinator of operations

    Betsy grew up as a missionary child in Brussels, Belgium where she had a first-hand encounter with missions. There, she developed a burden to do whatever it takes to see Jesus glorified on this earth. She joined The Awakening in 2014 where her multilingual capability has allowed her to plan and lead countless mission teams. Betsy and her husband Adam reside in OKC, where she is plugged into her local church as an ordained minister of the Heartland Conference.

  • Addy Reilly

    Engagement and Support Specialist

    Bio to come

  • Seth Nix

    Project specialist

    Seth is a gifted worship leader and song writer, and is a member of The Awakening Band. Worship is what is in his heart and he loves to see youth and young adults embrace the love of God through lyrics and music. Seth wants to take his gifts and talents to unreached people groups of the world through pioneering new missions work in places that have not yet been reached. Seth has served with The Awakening since 2010.

  • SOFIA ROMERO

    MIDWEST  BASE – STAFF

    Sofia, originally from Colombia, has a heart for serving the Lord through street evangelism, preaching, and radio ministry. Though missions felt out of reach, God opened a door through a scholarship to SCU, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2017. During her time there, she discovered The Awakening’s Traditional Internship and has been involved ever since. Sofia is passionate about raising a generation that walks closely with Jesus and actively serves at City Rescue Mission in Oklahoma, engaging in community outreach.

  • jORDAN and camden mooring

    eAST cOAST bASE - fRANKLIN sPRINGS, ga

    Jordan and Camden Mooring serve as the leaders of The Awakening's East Coast Base at Emmanuel University. Jordan first joined The Awakening in the summer of 2020 through our Missions Intensive. The following year, she participated in our Summer Internship, and by the next summer, she stepped into leadership. She graduated from Emmanuel College and now works full-time, overseeing our East Coast Base with a deep passion for missions and discipleship. Together, Jordan and Camden are committed to equipping and mobilizing young people to pursue God’s heart for the nations.

  • abigail and Mariano Silva

    International Base – aRGENTINA

    Abby and Mariano Silva lead The Awakening Base in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

    Originally from Kentucky, Abby holds a degree in Intercultural Studies and joined The Awakening in 2015, following a clear call to missions in South America. Mariano, born and raised in Argentina, is passionate about developing the next generation of leaders. Together, they serve on staff with The Awakening, working to see lives and communities transformed by the gospel.

  • ALEIAH WINCHESTER

    International Base – Hungary

    Aleiah Winchester, adopted from Bulgaria and raised in the United States is an Emmanuel College graduate. While staying in Hungary at The Awakening International Training Base, she developed a love for the people, and for the ministry she witnessed through The Awakening Base (TAB) Coffee House.  With a strong call to missions and a burden for reaching the unreached, Aleiah is joining our Awakening Base in Hungary to collaborate with European leaders to assist in equipping and empowering the next generation in fulfilling their God-given purpose on earth.

  • Adam Presley

    International Base – Hungary

    Adam Presley was born into a family with a rich heritage in ministry. At 7, he moved with his family to Wales, immersing him in diverse cultures early on. A proud member of the Alpha Conference in Alabama, Adam first served with The Awakening as an intern during the Summer Internship in 2015. After graduating from Emmanuel, his passion for the Great Commission deepened, leading him to answer God's call to missions. He is now joining The Awakening International Base in Hungary, where he will disciple and train believers through initiatives such as the Coffeehouse Ministry, Summer Internship, and Discipleship Training School.

  • Tanner Brady

    International Base – Hungary

    Tanner Brady is originally from Greenville, Alabama. In 2023, he joined The Awakening, and the Lord used this ministry to burden his heart to become missional. After graduating from Southwestern Christian University in 2025 with a degree in Christian Leadership, Tanner sensed a deeper calling to the people of central Europe, particularly the country of Hungary, which he has visited twice. Here, he will help lead The Awakening International Base through TAB Coffee House Ministry, while also serving local IPHC churches in whatever ways are needed. His hope is that the Gospel and the Truth—both of which are the person of Christ—would be shared and captivate hearts to burn with first love for Jesus.