Speakers and MusiciansSeminar
 


Greg Buchanan Greg Buchanan
A world-class harpist, Buchanan has played the harp since age 9. Although he now only plays Christian-oriented music, he has played jazz, pop and classical. A finalist for Album of the Year three times, his superb musicianship is combined with an enthusiastic attitude toward the Christian life. Greg presently resides in Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Becky, and their three children.
Greg Buchanan Ministries
The Burchfield Brothers The Burchfield Brothers
The Burchfield Brothers combine Gospel, Classical and Celtic music with Smokey Mountain Jazz to produce the stunning arrangements that they have become famous for. Known as the “Mannheim Steamroller” of Gospel Music, the duo was recently nominated for the prestigious Dove Award (for Best Instrumental CD). Across the country, the brother’s storytelling, humor, and musical virtuosity have delighted audiences of all ages.

The Burchfield Brothers motto is “When words alone cannot describe the passion, the heart, or the love of Christ, music becomes an expression of that love.”

Composer Ovid Young calls their recordings “first class” and comedian Chonda Pierce calls their music “rich in variety and fills the room with laugher and wonder.”

If you have not had the pleasure of hearing The Burchfield Brothers, don’t miss this inspiring opportunity!

“The chords they strike are not only on their instruments, but in the hearts of us all, returning us to each other and to our Maker.” - Gloria Gaither
The Burchfield Brothers

Scot R. Cameron Scot R. Cameron
With a voice that is uniquely stirring and evangelistic, Scot R. Cameron has quietly earned a national reputation for excellence in Christian music. Since 1995, Scot has traveled the United States and abroad, singing with orchestras and community choruses as well as being featured in sacred performances at churches, denominational conferences, and workshops. Highlights of his ministry include Focus on Family, Swan’s Place for Daystar television, Texas Evangelism Conference, National Religious Broadcasters, Hallelujah Chorus of Singapore, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Carnegie Hall.  Noted as a “polished performer with a rich, expressive voice” (Dallas Morning News), God continues to use Scot’s varied talents as a contemporary Christian vocalist, music evangelist, and classical artist.
Cameron Ministries
Paul & Marjorie Ferrin
Paul Ferrin has had well over 300 published arrangements and compositions including choral octavos and collections, trumpet trio arrangements, piano and organ duets. The Gospel Music Association nominated his musical entitled ‘A Morning Like This,’ published by Word, Inc. for a Dove Award soon after its release.

In addition to composing and arranging, Paul has traveled extensively with some of the greats in Christian music, conducted seminars, taught classes at the Nazarene Bible College, hosted his own television program, ‘Young at Heart’, served for 6 years as Director of the National Music Department for the Assemblies of God.

He and his wife, Marjorie, now travel full time conducting ‘An Old Fashioned Hymn Sing’ ministry. They have 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, and continue to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Marjorie Ferrin, native of Denver, CO attended Central Bible College and Studied organ at Texas Christian University and Santa Clara University. She has served churches as organist, Bridal consultant, and Bible teacher. She is a speaker for various Christian organizations and women’s groups with seminar focus on ‘How to Teach the Bible Effectively’ and ‘Heritage of Hospitality.’
An Old Fashioned Hymn Sing
Jeannette Clift George Jeannette Clift George
Best known for her starring role in The Hiding Place as Corrie ten Boom, Jeannette Clift George has a background in professional theater, including off-Broadway and tours with the New York Shakespeare Company. The Houston, Texas resident is founder of After Dinner Players, a Christian drama company that offers Bible-based plays, and she is equally well known as a writer, speaker, and monologist. Jeannette has authored several books, including Daisy Petals, Travel Tips from a Reluctant Traveler, and Some Run with Feet of Clay, offered through her publishing company, Manor of Grace. She is a Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecturer and travels extensively, speaking for conferences, schools, and professional workshops.
Manor of Grace
John Hall John Hall
John Hall is one of today’s most versatile artists with a repertoire which includes hymns as well as contemporary, pop and country gospel. Nominated for a Dove Award, he has been soloist with Billy Graham Crusades, the 700 Club and National Religious Broadcasters. He has also appeared at the Christian Artists Music Seminar, Southern Baptist Convention, Christian Booksellers Association, International Christian Education Association, Gospel Music Association Spectacular and Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Johnny Hall Ministries
Dino Kartsonakis Dino Kartsonakis

Dino Kartsonakis was born and raised in New York City.  At three years of age, Dino came home from church and began picking out the classic hymn, “At the Cross”, on an old upright piano. At age seven, Dino accepted Christ as his Savior, a decision he says was “simple, yet changed everything.”

Dino’s musical talent flourished through years of performing at Glad Tidings Tabernacle, in New York City.  Dino received a music degree from the Kings College and then studied at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, as well as conservatories in Paris, France and Munich, Germany. 

For the last 17 years Dino has entertained Branson, Missouri audiences.  “Thousands of people attend my shows each year, and no one can say they haven’t heard the Gospel.  I could never separate my Christianity from the show.  That’s who I am, that’s my life,” he adds.  

Dino and his wife Cheryl continue to co-host a highly rated, weekly, television show on the TBN network that has aired for the past 16 years.

Dino’s numerous recordings have received many accolades including a Grammy nomination for “Chariots of Fire”, seven Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, a Telly Award for “The Miracles” project filmed in Israel, and a Grammy nomination for his involvement on the soundtrack of the movie The Apostle, starring Robert Duvall. 

Dino’s recent accomplishment was the realization of a lifelong dream: a headline performance at Carnegie Hall, with the Manhattan Pops Orchestra and Chorale.  Dino recalls, “As a young boy I would leave school and stand outside of Carnegie Hall dreaming about someday performing there.  God has been so faithful to allow this dream to be fulfilled in my life!” 

In 2007, Dino once again returned to his New York City upbringing and performed at Lincoln Center during a star studded Christmas Celebration. The stellar evening benefited homeless shelters in the Greater New York City area and was highly publicized.  Special guest appearances were made by Natalie Cole, Star Jones, and Mrs. Denzel Washington.


Dino Kartsonakis
Sally Kauffman Sally Kauffman

Sally Kauffman is the fifth of nine children. Her family moved to Southwest Michigan when she was a young child and she now resides in a quaint resort community on the shores of Lake Michigan with her husband Chris of 27 years. They are parents of 4 children.

Sally graduated with a BS from Western Michigan University. She served as Director of Preschool at Immanuel Lutheran School, Bridgman, MI and has remained involved in education for 23 years.

At the age of 18 Sally began research for a college writing assignment. A close friend suggested she compare and contrast their faiths. During her research Sally was led to the Bible. God used this study and the timely visit of the evangelist Ian Leitch to expose the truth of God’s Word to one searching for answers. It was at this time Sally built on the foundation of faith she received as a child and began her own personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

God has continued to speak into Sally’s life through His Word, which she has shared at local women’s conferences.  For the past 6 years, Sally has been involved in Bible Study Fellowship International as a Discussion Leader. She’s been a leader of Bethany Beach Women’s Ministry for the last 4 years.  Bethany Beach is a Christian community in Sawyer, MI. Sally has also been an active member of Sawyer Highlands Church in Sawyer, Michigan for 30 years. 

Koenig Family Singers Koenig Family Singers
The Twice Adopted Children have been adopted by Randy and Linda Koenig of Troy, Missouri. Callie and Katie are from Peru; Keri, Christy, Kaylia, Karli, Cassi, Antonio and Miguel are from Guatemala; and Kimi is from Missouri. The Koenig children have been singing as a group since 2000.

The children are home-schooled year round, and therefore, have a very flexible schedule, which allows them to be available for church services, revivals, youth conferences, banquets, fellowships, conventions and various other events. They have been singing acappella since their start and are moving into singing with orchestrated music.

Their mother, Linda Koenig, is also available as a speaker. Some of her workshops include: The Keys to a Successful Homeschool and a Well-Ordered Home, Teaching American History Providentially, The Keys to the English Language, The Keys to Memorizing Scripture, and Its Never Too Early to Instill Gods Principles into the Heart of a Child.

Ph: (636)-248-3311

Ian Leitch Ian Leitch
Ian Leitch and The Heralds Trust is known throughout Christian circles. He has a unique personality and pulpit style that appeals to people of all ages. His enthusiasm for the Gospel and Godliness are contagious. For the past 32 years Ian has been an Evangelist and Bible teacher. Ian has pioneered a traveling Bible School called the New Life Seminars. Over nine thousand have now been through these seminars. He has the heart of an evangelist and is happiest when he is presenting the Gospel throughout the world. Ian and his wife, Morag, reside in Edinburgh Scotland.
The Heralds Trust 
Erwin Lutzer Erwin Lutzer
Dr. Erwin Lutzer was born and reared near Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He became Senior Pastor of the Moody Church, Chicago, IL, in 1980.
Dr. Lutzer is the author of numerous books, among which are One Minute After You Die, Who Are You to Judge, and Why Good People Do Bad Things.  He is also the featured speaker on “The Moody Church Hour” and the popular evening program, “Songs in the Night.”
He and his wife, Rebecca, are the parents of three children.
Carrie McDonnall Carrie McDonnall
Carrie McDonnall’s story is a compelling and inspiring one. She and her husband David served together as missionaries in Iraq. In 2004, while serving the Lord there, the couple, along with three coworkers, were ambushed in the northern city of Mosul. The attackers killed her three friends instantly. David and Carrie were able to get to medical help where David would eventually succumb to his injuries. Due to the trauma that her body endured in the attack, Carrie would not find out about her husband’s death until many days later. Once awakened from her coma, Carrie began a journey she never dreamed she would have to endure.

Carrie’s testimony expands beyond the events of that day and beyond the boundaries of missions. Her testimony speaks loudly into the heart of the Body of Christ reminding its members to live out our faith intentionally, allowing it to reach into every aspect of our lives. Carrie’s challenge through the Holy Spirit reaches to the hurting, the suffering, the grieving, the complacent, the hopeful, the weary, the lost, and the saved.

The Lord’s work in Carrie’s life reminds us that His Sovereignty reaches into each of our lives, and it is His Love and Faithfulness that causes us to carry on in the work He has extended to those who are called children of God.

Carrie’s ministry continues to cross the boundaries of cultures and ages as the Lord leads her ministry across states and countries, into churches, quiet retreats, chapel services, mission events, prayer meetings, businesses, and many other places. Carrie McDonnall is the author of Facing Terror (with Forward by Beth Moore), which describes her and husband David’s life and ministry together. It also chronicles her tragic loss. She currently lives in Texas and is the founder of Carry On Ministries.
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Russell Newport Russell Newport
Russell Newport studied voice at the New England Conservatory of Music and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. He has been tenor soloist with symphony orchestras and oratorio societies around the world, has toured South America as soloist with the Crusade of the Americas, been soloist for a Korean National Crusade, appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show, and as soloist on ABC and CBS religious presentations as well as on national television in Japan.
Huw Priday Huw Priday
Huw Priday is a classically trained tenor who has always delighted in taking opportunities to use his God-given gifts to minister to others. In 2002 he followed God’s calling into full-time ministry. Huw's versatility as a tenor enables him to sing contemporary as well as classical Christian music and his ministry is always  a blessing to others. Huw has joined together on a number of occasions this past year with gospel pianist Peter Jackson. From this relationship, Huw produced an album of gospel songs along with his wife, Elizabeth, called “The Wonder of it All”.

Huw sings at many churches and Christian events throughout Europe and America. He was privileged to sing behind the Iron Curtain at a Billy Graham Crusade before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Huw regularly ministers with: Dr Henry Blackaby; Dr. Ravi Zacharias; National Coalition of Men's Ministries;  Dr. Crawford Loritts; Dr. Bill Bright, Director of Campus Crusade for Christ; Rev. Dr. Billy Graham; Dr. Jim Henry, Pastor of F.B.C. Orlando; Dr. Charles Price, Peoples Church, Toronto; Rev. Dr. R. T. Kendal, Westminster Chapel, London; and Dr. Tony Campolo.

Huw has appeared on many UK television broadcasts celebrating the Centenary of the Welsh revival, often singing the love song of the revival, “Here is love vast as the ocean.” Huw and his wife, Elizabeth Woollett, have also made numerous radio and TV appearances in the UK, America, and Canada. Their most recent appearance was on the Canadian Christian programme 100 Huntley Street singing live to over 6 million viewers in Canada.

Huw’s operatic and concert career has taken him all over the world. He has given performances with all the major British Opera Companies and for heads of state including Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Diana and the young Princes, The Sultan of Oman, and The Kings and Queens of Denmark and Sweden. Venues have included The Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the Royal Albert Hall London. Sydney Concert Hall and The Royal Opera House Stockholm. Huw has also shown his versatility by singing the role of 'Piangi' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's “Phantom of the Opera” at Her Majesty's Theatre in London's West End.
The Huw Priday Website

Carolyn Reed Carolyn Reed
Carolyn Reed was born in New York. Her father and mother were opera singers who taught voice and drama. She served for seven years in the U.S. Navy as a vocalist and instrumentalist with the Navy Band. Carolyn is married to Pastor Danny Reed. They have a daughter, Victoria, and a son, Joshua, and reside in Nashville, Tennessee.
Linda Skaret Linda Skaret
Linda Skaret Linda Skaret has enjoyed involvement in music her entire life. Linda is a member of the Music Teachers Association, and teaches a full compliment of piano students. She is founder and director of the ensemble ENTOURAGE. The group has ministered to thousands of inmates in state and federal prisons, and has performed for many national and local ministries and organizations. Linda received her music degree from Evangel University, Springfield, MO. She and her husband, Dean are residents of Colorado Springs and they have one son, Brian (Valerie) and a new grandson, Wiley.


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Faith Promise Dinners
It’s a time when old friends get together, meet new friends, learn more about MEF ministries and are entertained by some of the best. If you have never been to a dinner, you are in for a real treat. It is an evening that is relaxed, enjoyable and entertaining, with good food and fellowship. Make plans now to attend one of the dinners near you. It will be worth your time and effort.

April 23 ~ Faith Promise Dinner
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Colorado Springs
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Guests: John Hall, Scot Cameron, and others
Contact: Sherin Detrou at (719) 591-7481

April 30 ~ Faith Promise Dinner
Location: First Church of the Nazarene, Oklahoma City
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Guests: John Hall, Scot Cameron, and others
Contact: Dana Williamson (405) 773-1121 or (405) 990-5269

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