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Feb 9 – 13, 2009
John Armstrong
John has pastored for 20 years, purposely ministering in churches of fewer than 120 people in order to best apply his shepherd’s heart. His joy is encouraging pastors to serve out of a true dependence on Christ, and his national ministry takes him into small churches to equip and mentor those who labor there. John is an adjunct professor at Wheaton College.
Carol Barron
Recovered from a sea of sexual molestation, emotional and physical abuse, a thirty-year eating disorder and a lifetime of physical illness, Carol L. Barron is a testimony to transformation and redemption. Her recovery is exemplified in her art, writing and speaking. Her art and poetry have been commissioned by corporations and private entities.
Sally Breedlove
As a writer and speaker, Sally Breedlove’s passion is to help awaken in others the heart courage to discover the life changing mercy and love of God for themselves. She has worked alongside her husband Steve for the last 35 years, leading churches in the United States and Canada and ministering to leaders in other countries. Sally serves on the national board of The Anglican Mission in the Americas and on the board of the Christian Foundation of the Triangle, an affiliate of the National Christian Foundation.
Jim Burns
Jim Burns is President of HomeWord and Senior Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family @ Azusa Pacific University. Jim speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has over 1.5 million resources in print in over 25 languages. Jim’s radio broadcast is heard on over 800 stations a day and heard around the world via podcast at HomeWord.com. Some of his recent books include: Teenology: How to Raise Great Teens, Closer: Devotions to Draw Couples Together, Confident Parenting, The Purity Code and Creating an Intimate Marriage
Justin Buzzard
Justin Buzzard is pastor at Central Peninsula Church where he preaches regularly on Sunday mornings and leads 20s, a ministry to Bay Area twentysomethings. Justin blogs at BuzzardBlog.com, is Editor-in-Chief of Commit magazine, author of Consider Jesus--a guide to the book of Hebrews, and board member for The Gospel Coalition: Bay Area. Justin's passion is preaching the good news of Jesus. Justin and his wife Taylor have two young sons and a third child on the way. Justin first came to Mount Hermon as a camper his freshman year of high school. B.A., Westmont College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary.
BuzzardBlog.com
Carlos & Marta Coulter
Pastor Carlos Coulter, shown with wife,
Marta:
He was instrumental in initiating Hispanic
Family Camp fifteen years ago. Originally
from Argentina, he spent his early years in
the United States as the owner of a music
reproduction company. Currently, he is Pastor
of Iglesia De Cristo Rey in Los Altos, CA.
Brad Dacus
Brad Dacus served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Phil Gramm, and went on to
receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas, School of Law. For the next five
years, Mr. Dacus coordinated religious freedom and parental rights cases throughout the
Western states. In 1997, Mr. Dacus founded Pacific Justice Institute, where he serves as
President and continues to defend religious liberties and parental rights.
pacificjustice.org
Jeffrey Dean
Jeffrey is a pastor, a communicator and an author. For the past 2 decades, he has spoken to more than 2 million people throughout our nation's churches, conferences, prisons, and public schools. As someone who is passionate about evangelism, Jeffrey engages hundreds of thousands each year tackling everyday issues by applying real-life biblical solutions.
www.jeffreydean.com
Danna Demetre
Self-described as a continuous "work in progress"; Danna Demetre has weathered many personal challenges and found that only God has the power to heal and restore a broken soul. She has a diverse professional background &emdash; a registered nurse specializing in labor and delivery, a corporate marketing manager for a fortune 100 company, a fitness professional, lifestyle coach and a Christian talk radio host. She is the author of the best-selling: SCALE DOWN: a Realistic Guide to Balancing Body, Soul & Spirit which is also available on DVD as a group curriculum. Her newest book, CHANGE YOUR HABITS...CHANGE YOUR LIFE was released in January.
Margaret Feinberg
Best selling author, (Scouting the Divine) and speaker from Morrison, Co.
www.margaretfeinberg.com
Bruce Fong
Pastor of Sunset Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA. Author and speaker for Promise Keepers, Family Life, and Bible conferences in the U.S. and abroad. Formerly the President of Michigan Theological Seminary,
brucefong.wordpress.com
Gary Gaddini
Gary Gaddini, Lead Pastor at Peninsula Covenant Church in Redwood City, California, has an 18-year track record in Student and Family Ministry. He has served at PCC since 1997. Gary received his Masters of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Gary and his wife Anne have been married 19 years and have four awesome daughters: Hannah, Mary Courtney, Elizabeth and Isabella. Gary’s hobbies include running and mountain biking singles track trails in western San Mateo County, enjoying time with good friends, reading, playing and doing anything with his family.
Steve Gerali
Steve has had a passion to reach teenagers since he was a teenager. He has served as the youth pastor in various churches and eventually began writing and speaking to and about teens. Dr. Gerali has also crafted youth ministry degree programs for 2 Christian Universities and a Seminary. He is recognized as an expert on adolescence all around the world. Steve currently lives in Southern California with his wife. They have 2 daughters. Their oldest daughter Andrea is the associate youth pastor at a church in Southern California. Their youngest daughter Alison is active as a volunteer with a para-church youth ministry in LA.
Chuckk Gerwig
Chuckk Gerwig is a 24 year veteran youth pastor and now serves as Lead Pastor/church planter of Elevation, a new high energy church in Santa Cruz, California. Chuckk loves to teach God’s Word in an interactive, humorous, scripture-centric, experiential multi-sensory barrage. He is passionate about Mission and seeing people grow to look like Jesus. Chuckk has a deep seated motorcycle addiction, if he doesn't answer his cell phone he's probably cruising his big blue custom Harley along the coast line and hillsides around Santa Cruz.
sacreddigital.com/
Chris Grace
Chris Grace is a professor of psychology at the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, and serves fulltime as the vice president for Student Development, University Planning and I.T. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology from Colorado State. He has numerous publications and presentations in the field of psychology, has professional training in working with marital couples, and loves to speak to college students, couples and at churches.
Alisa Grace
Alisa Grace is the director of Women’s Ministries at Whittier Hills Baptist Church (WHBC), previously director of Public Relations at Far East Broadcasting Co., and director of Internal Communications at Biola University. She attended Baylor University, Texas Tech University, and earned a degree in communications from Biola University. She speaks regularly to women on topics such as relationships, marriage and love. She loves mentoring women and newly married couples, speaking at retreats, and providing pre-marital counseling. She was also recently the associate teaching director for Community Bible Study in Fullerton, Ca.
Elizabeth Hammer
Liz Hammer has enjoyed being a mom for 20 years. She and her husband, Brian, have been married for 25 years and are raising their sons, David (20), Kevin (18) Eric (17) and daughter, Masha (14) in Santa Monica, CA. As a frequent Bible teacher for women’s Bible studies and speaker for women’s retreats and mother’s groups, Liz seeks to encourage women to receive all the goodness Jesus has for them. A life long fan of Mount Hermon, Liz is looking forward to returning to Redwood Camp where she played hard as a camper and worked hard as a summer counselor.
Coraly Hanson
Coraly's list of "'trials of various kinds," from both before and after her conversion in 1980, covers a wide range of challenges that will relate to many of us: she’s seen life in an alcoholic family, helped raise a mentally retarded brother, healed from sexual abuse, grieved the deaths of her infant daughter, both parents, and her best friend to cancer. She's also weathered bi-lateral mastectomies, and currently battles with rheumatoid arthritis. She's found God and His Word to be her only true source of hope, strength, joy and peace when life has been painful and bewildering. She's discovered the very best things in her life have usual
Cynthia Heald
Cynthia Heald is a women's bible study author and conference speaker for women. Cynthia has written over 15 books and bible studies including the Becoming a Woman of series.
cynthiahealdstudies.com
Steve Hopper
A pastor and instructor for Walk Thru the Bible, teaching morning sessions plus leading two additional breakout sessions.
walkthru.org
Mr. J and The Kid Band
Kurt Johnson is Mr. J. He has 34 years experience as a school teacher, children's pastor and professional musician. Now that experience and contagious love for Jesus is aimed directly at the hearts of children.
themrjband.com
Cari Jenkins
Cari Jenkins has a love for people and Jesus that shapes her life. She speaks in many diverse environments, where she is able to encourage individuals and groups to walk in the freedom, love, grace and beauty of Jesus and invite them to live stories that reflect these truths. After several years in local church ministry Cari began walking along side of individuals and groups in a unique ministry of availability and encouragement. Using her gifts of hospitality and encouragement she creates spaces of rest and restoration for individuals and also advocates for the marginalized, as she deeply cares about those often misunderstood, boxed or forgo
John Jenks
John is the Lead Pastor of Cascade Covenant Church in North Bend, Washington. John started this church in 1989 and loves to encourage parents and their children in the adventure of growing together in their faith. John met his wife Ann when they were on Mount Hermon summer staff in 1977 and they have been married for 30 years. John and Ann have two sons and they have been coming to Mount Hermon together for 20+ years.
JP and Donna Jones
JP and Donna have been married for 25 years and they have 3 children. JP is the founding Senior Pastor of Crossline Church in Laguna Hills, CA. Starting as a home prayer group with 16 people, Crossline has grown to become a dynamic church of 2000 worshippers in 5 years. Donna is the Director of Women’s Bible Studies and a popular speaker at MOPS and Women’s Retreats. A published author, Donna’s first book, “Taming Your Family Zoo”, examines parenting principles for toddlers to teens. In addition to being a Pastor, JP is an Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies at Biola University and the Radio Bible Teacher for the daily program
Walter Koch
Dr. Koch and his wife, Dr.
Raquel Koch, share a passion to see people
living Kingdom principles. Nutrition and wellness
are among their many practical ministries. Born
in Argentina, they minister through television and
radio programming in over 170 countries through T.B.N. Enlace
He is the founder and pastor of Centro Diplomatico.
Bob & Carol Kraining
Bob and Carol from Yorba Linda, California, have been married for 53 years. Bob ministered in Christian camping for 22 years at Forest Home Christian Conference Center and he was Executive Director for 14 of those years. For the next 11 years he was associate Pastor of Men’s Ministry at the First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, California. Ten years ago he started Good Word Ministries, a speaking ministry. They also produced a twelve-part video series entitled, “Roots to Grow-Wings to Fly” which deals with loving, raising and releasing your children.
Mark Labberton
For 16 years, Mark Labberton served as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Berkley. He received his doctorate in theology from Cambridge University and is a senior fellow of the International Justice Mission. He also authored the book, The Dangerous Act of Worship. Mark is currently an Associate Professor of Preaching and the Director of the Lloyd John Ogilvie Institute of Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Jeff Mazzariello
Jeff is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Marin Covenant Church.
marincovenant.org
Tony Miano
Tony Miano is a retired (March 2007), twenty-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Since 2000, he has served as a chaplain for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. From 2002-2008, Tony served as the founder and director of Ten-Four Ministries, whose mission is to bring practical and spiritual support to the law enforcement community. He currently serves as a member of the ministry's Advisory Board.
Linda Newton
Speaker Linda Newton has a contagious enthusiasm and engaging humor that brings God’s Word to life. She ministers to all ages with her authentic transparency and the gift of story telling.
After raising two great girls and an awesome son, she now fills her days with counseling, writing, and speaking in Oakhurst, CA with her husband, Bruce. Her goal is for her audiences to laugh, learn, and leave feeling closer to the Lord!
John Ortberg
Pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park, California, John is passionate about Spiritual Formation and his teaching brings Scripture alive. His style of teaching includes practical application and warm humor. He has also authored a number of books including: If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat and The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Growth for Ordinary People.
Juan Carlos Ortiz
He is an evangelist and
preacher who has ministered in churches,
seminaries, crusades, conventions and
universities around the world. As the former
Senior Pastor of Crystal Cathedral’s Hispanic
ministry, and Interim Senior Pastor, he has
impacted innumerable lives with his gifts.
crystalcathedral.org
Luis Palau
Portland, OR Evangelist, pastor and Author- Luis broadcasts daily in over 40 countries. He is a wonderfully affective and compelling spiritual communicator.
palau.org
Shelley Pimentel
After more than 10 years as an Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist, Shelley Pimentel is now a writer and speaker with a passion to know, love and reflect God and to be a part of others engaging in the same. Shelley is one of the Founding Directors of SoulKitchen: A Ministry for Women at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz, California and when she’s not putting pen to paper, she loves to be at home with her best friend, Scott, and their new daughter Emma.
shelleypimentel.com
Ramiro Quiroz
Ramiro Quiroz knows Hispanic youth! 3rd Day Masters
Commission is a discipleship program which
uses worship, drama and the arts to reach our
youth culture for Christ.
nplad.org
Duffy Robbins
Dr. Duffy Robbins, Professor of Youth Ministry at Eastern University, St. Davids, Pennsylvania, is a thirty-five year veteran of youth ministry. Duffy speaks around the world to teenagers and people who care about teenagers.
duffyrobbins.com
Enrique Santis
As a teenager in Guatemala,
Enrique was exposed to cross-cultural church
planting, and he has been a part of that
ministry in Los Angeles since 1984. He has
served as a senior pastor, worship leader and
consultant through The Vineyard Ministries and
World Impact.
sbcog.org
Dave Sauer
Dave Sauer is currently serving as Youth Pastor of Cornerstone Church, Yuba City, CA. Originally from the PNW, Dave and his wife, Darcy, have been married for 20 years and have 5 daughters. Dave is a gifted communicator whose genuine love for Jesus and others is evident in his engaging, humorous, and challenging messages. As a father of 5 girls, and younger brother to 4 older sisters, Dave will bring fresh insight to the gift of father-hood and raising God’s princesses.
René Schlaepfer
Pastor of Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, René’s superbly clear and humorous teaching always results in Jesus transforming many lives through His Word.
tlc.org
Mark Spurlock
Currently the Administrative Pastor at Twin Lakes church in Aptos CA, Mark worked as the Director at Camp Hammer for nine years. He is currently working on is MA in Theology at Fuller Seminary.
http://tlc.org
Ward Tanneberg
Ward served 23 years as senior pastor at Valley Christian Center of Dublin, CA; then later an additional 7 more years as executive pastor at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue WA. After twice flunking retirement, he became president/executive director of the CASA Network (Christian Association Serving Adults). Ward speaks throughout the USA on the high value of men and women “morphing at midlife and beyond in answer to Christ’s second half callings.” A writer, website editor and novelist, Ward has authored several books including Seasons of the Spirit and novels Without Warning and Vanished.
Albert Tate
Albert Tate is the intergenerational pastor at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California. As a 10 year veteran, Albert has taught and served in a variety of strategic leadership positions, ranging from youth pastor and young adults pastor at Lake Avenue Church to senior pastor of Sweet Home Church of Christ Holiness in Mississippi. Albert completed his B.S. in Pastoral Studies in 2005 from Wesley Bible College in Florence, Mississippi and is currently a student at Fuller Seminary pursuing a Master of Arts in Theology. He also serves on the Advisory Council of the Fuller Youth Institute and speaks at conferences and conventions.
lakeave.org
Jody Tey
Jodie Tey is has been serving as a Community Life pastor at CrossWinds Church in Dublin, CA for the past 5 years. Her primary roles include providing pastoral care to families as well as conducting leadership training and formulating volunteer development strategies. Previously, she served at NAEN Ministries in Silicon Valley discipling workplace professionals in hi-tech companies, showing them how to use their everyday workplace situations as platforms to share their faith. Jodie originally started in ministry (16 years ago) as a youth and young adult pastor, serving in several Asian churches throughout the Bay Area.
Phil Tuttle
President of Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Phil’s unique blend of Biblical instruction, real life illustrations, and spontaneous humor makes learning easy and enjoyable.
walkthru.org
Libby Vincent
Libby Vincent has always had a vision for communicating with others in a clear and life changing way. This desire came to fruition during her college years at UCLA where she began to follow Jesus and nurture her enthusiasm for making faith come alive in a genuine and authentic way. Her pursuit to fulfill those desires took her Fuller Theological Seminary and then on to the University of Edinburgh for her PhD. While in Scotland, she served as an Associate Pastor of Colinton Parish Church in Edinburgh. Upon returning to the US she served as an Associate Pastor to singles, university students and adults at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church.
libbyvincent.com
Rosie Whitelock
Rosie Whitelock will be our speaker for this year’s conference. A gifted communicator, Rosie’s loving heart, personal honesty and transparency enable her to connect well with her listeners. Rosie brings helpful direction and encouragement to those leading their daughters into adulthood.
Roger Williams
Executive Director of Mount Hermon Christian Camps and Conference Center, author, speaker, key leader in camping ministries. Roger has a heart to see lives transformed through the work of Jesus Christ.
mounthermon.org
Mr. J and The Kid Band
Kurt Johnson is Mr. J. He has 34 years experience as a school teacher, children's pastor and professional musician. Now that experience and contagious love for Jesus is aimed directly at the hearts of children.
themrjband.com
Mary Lynn Band
Mary Lynn, a singer/songwriter and musician, has been leading worship in all types of venues both locally and internationally for many years. Her desire has always been to bring the message of hope and healing through Jesus Christ using the gift of music God has given her.
marylynnband.com
Mark White Band
The Mark White Band is inspired and driven by the call of God upon their lives to be vessels to influence their generation for His glory. Their songs are designed to be relevant and Biblical expressions of worship. Their music is continually finding new shape and expanding in new dimensions of creativity. Their songs are already being sung in a number of churches and are gaining momentum in this generation. Their hope is to see these songs used worldwide for the glory of God. Their desire is to spend their lives writing songs, leading others, and being lights in this broken and dark world - pointing people to the truth and majesty of Christ.
markwhiteband.com
The Ralph Carmichael Big Band
18 members strong, presenting the big band sound Carmichael has made famous.
ralphcarmichael.com
No Man's Band
No Man’s Band is a unique all female group of musicians dedicated to the calling of Worship and Authenticity. Not only does each band member have a passion for music and worship, but also a desire to share their stories. It is the power of God that has touched each band member—changing them, healing them, carrying them and calling them. The “No Man’s Band” has performed at Women’s Retreats, National and Regional Women’s Conferences, Ladies’ Night Out, Worship Services, and community events.
Cynthia Clawson
referred to as “The singer's singer” and called "The most awesome voice in gospel music" by Billboard Magazine, she has received a Grammy and five Dove Awards for her work as a songwriter, vocal artist and musician. She has 22 recordings to her credit. Back for her second visit, with acclaimed accompanist, Bruce Greer.
Reggie Coates
Reggie has a love for God and others that is contagious and touches people's lives in a powerful way. Through his passionate music and stories, he refreshingly encourages others to an active faith, revitalizes joy, inspires transparency, renews hope, and draws us to a loving relationship with God.
reggiecoates.com
Christian Edition
Men's chorus from Southern California, with a spectacular vocal sound, back for their 7th year; heard regularly on national TV and radio, and in international tours.
christianedition.com
Justin Fox
Many of you have probably heard Justin lead in worship at conferences or perform in concert. Gifted songwriter and teacher, we are blessed to have he and his wife here for this retreat!
justinfox.com
Elizabeth Hunnicutt
Authentic. Fresh. Organic. Artistic. Accessible. Her music, best described as acoustic-folk-pop, has a personal feel, as if she’s singing entries from her journal. Over the last few years, she has shared the stage with talented artists like David Crowder Band, Mat Kearney, Brooke Fraser, Sara Groves, Dave Barnes, Shane and Shane, Ginny Owens, and Derek Webb. I Her recently released project, On the Way, is a great example of her talent as a singer, songwriter, musician and storyteller. Wherever you are in your journey, Elizabeth’s music is sure to be a welcome companion as you walk, stumble, and find your way through life.
elizabethhunnicutt.com
Bob Langley
Bob grew up playing rock guitar and led multiple secular bands based out of hometown of Nashville. A lifestyle of decadence became addiction and at the age of 23 he surrendered his life to Christ. After completing the Teen Challenge program, he moved to NYC to work for David Wilkerson Ministries. Bob brings over 25 years of professional music experience, 18 years of ministry experience and is dedicated to leading others in passionate worship. He currently resides in Monterey, CA with his wife, Shar.
boblangleymusic.com
Carissa Lemos
Carissa studied at Seattle Pacific University, receiving her bachelor's degree in Sociology. Carissa currently works as a Naturalist at the Mount Hermon Outdoor Science School. She also has been involved with worship groups for the past ten years and is excited to share that gift with you!
Tabitha Mason
Tabatha has been involved in leading music worship for over 20 years. She and her husband, Darren, have been married for 13 years and have 2 beautiful girls. "It's amazing to me that we can satisfy God's heart by worshipping Him with our whole lives. There's nothing else I'd rather do."
Ken Medema
Singer, pianist, recording artist, and creator of spontaneous audience-inspired on-the-spot compositions. An internationally known artist, blind since childhood. His vigor and passion inspire all who hear him.
kenmedema.com
Rob Patterson
Rob Patterson is a gifted singer-songwriter whose music has been described as “‘Strong, compelling…beautifully structured…fresh, has good imagery, integrity, and honesty.” Rob’s inviting stage presence and musical style reaches audience members right where they are, and transports them to a place beyond themselves. Rob is passionate about creatively engaging listeners in matters of faith and culture.
myspace.com/robpattersonmusic
Jack Pearson
Jack has been coming to Mount Hermon summer family camps for 21 years. A resident of Minneapolis, MN, he is a songwriter, recording artist, and storyteller who is extremely popular with both kids and adults. He sings in our general sessions, presents workshops on creativity and "telling your own story," and entertains at pancake breakfasts, as well as for the kids at Day Camp and at family campfires. He is equally at home on the banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and harmonica, not to mention rhythm spoons and other noise makers!
jackpearson.org
Remain
Remain is a group of friends who have been playing together in different youth camps and their local church for the last 5 years. They love having fun and continually challenging each other and those they serve to passionately worship Jesus Christ with every aspect of their lives. Music is just one way that they can join with others to have fun worshipping God.
Paul Sampson
Paul is the Pastor of Worship Arts at Santa Cruz Bible Church. He is a gifted musician, songwriter and teacher, and a dynamic worship leader.
santacruzbible.org
Loren Smith
Bay Area Native Loren Smith has over twenty years of professional experience as a performer, arranger, and worship leader. Masterfully navigating the agility of R&B, the smooth sounds of jazz, and the powerhouse "bring down the rafters" vocals of gospel music, Smith has performed hundreds of concerts throughout United States, Canada and overseas, bringing his music to thousands of people worldwide.
LorenSmithLive.com
Dave LeMieux & House of Soul
With a 14-member vocal ensemble and band, featuring traditional and contemporary interpretations of classic Christmas music.
davelemieuxandhouseofsoul.com
Among Us
This all-female worship band, sprung up just over a year ago under the leadership of Stephanie Wesley. While musicians vary from time to time, their sound & purpose remain constant. Their deepest desire is to draw women into an intimate time of worship, reflection, and total surrender to God’s presence and work in their lives.
Ted Vaughn
Ted Vaughn has been in Worship Arts leadership for 15 years. He has been working with local churches in their development of new worship cultures, community outreach through music and art, and is a pioneer in the bridging of missional-church themes with corporate worship. He has been a worship leader since college, mentored in music and worship by Fernando Ortega, and has led in churches and conferences throughout Southern California. Most recently Ted led worship for the Presbyterian Global Fellowship Conference in Long Beach, CA.
Joy Williams
Indie singer and well-known songwriter Joy Williams lives in Nashville, TN and writes/records songs full-time for sensibility music LLC, the company run by her husband Nate Yetton. During 2000-2005 she was signed with Reunion Records (a division of SOny/BMG music) and recorded three records and was nominated for multiple dove awards. In 2007 Joy went independent and has since released many of her own songs.
joywilliams.net
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