
Dr. Laurent S. Grosvenor
Youth Keynote Speaker

Youth Keynote Speaker
Dr. Laurent S. Grosvenor (pronounced La-Ron Grove-ner) was born and raised in Greater Manchester and is a globally recognized preacher and leader. Called to ministry at an early age, he preached his first sermon at nine and has since proclaimed the gospel across the United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Barbados, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Trinidad.
He attended Hulme Grammar School in Oldham. He then went on to graduate from Oakwood University; he holds a Master of Divinity from Andrews University; an MBA from Baylor University; and a Doctor of Ministry from Payne Theological Seminary. His ministry integrates theological depth, strategic leadership, and a commitment to building bridges across communities and generations.
Since 2018, Dr. Grosvenor has served as the Lead Pastor of Alpha Church in Austin, Texas. He leads with a focus on discipleship, community engagement, and visionary growth. He also serves as Chief Diversity Officer at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine, providing executive leadership on global workforce strategy and organizational culture.
He is married to Dr. Crystal Grosvenor, an internal and obesity medicine physician and they are the proud parents of one daughter, Eden.