KIRK CAMERON
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Kirk Cameron is a television and film actor noted recently for his work in the inspirational film Fireproof. He is also known for his memorable roles on ABC’s Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and co-host of The Way of the Master television series. Kirk spends much of his time producing new television and film proects and speaking to people around the country, teaching them how to share their faith and live out a gospel centered marriage and family. His passion is to see people live fully devoted to Jesus. Kirk and his wife live in California with their six children. Kirk currently leads his “Love Worth Fighting For” seminars around the country, which he will be presenting Saturday at the Woods Stage. |
LOUIE GIGLIO
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A passionate communicator and leader, Louie Giglio is the Visionary Architect and Director of the Passion Movement, which includes the collegiate gatherings of Passion Conferences, Atlanta based Passion City Church and EMI CMG label partner sixsteprecords. Through US and international events, Passion Conferences invites students around the globe to join with their generation in living for what matters most–the glory of God. In addition to authoring several well-known books and Passion Talk Series DVDs, Louie has been a part of multiple Grammy nominated proects and awarded Dove Awards for songwriting and Passion Event recordings. Louie lives in Georgia with his wife, Shelley, who is a partner in Passion Conferences. |
REGGIE DABBS
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Reggie Dabbs has ben one of the most sought-after public school and event speakers in the United States and the world for more than two decades. From professional athletes and stay-at-home moms to high school students, Reggie relentlessly chases his personal passion around the globe by sharing his own astonishing story of tragedy, redemption, and hope with millions of people each year. An acclaimed saxophonist, Reggie lives with Michelle, his wife of twenty years, and their song Dominic. |
JASON CARSON
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As original founding member of The OC Supertones, drummer Jason Carson is now a youth pastor at Mission Hills Community Church in California, where he resides with his wife and three daughters. Jason left The Supertones in the early 2000s to serve in full-time ministry. Jason is passionate about God, family, and seeing young people on fire for Jesus. The OC Supertones are performing twice at ALIVE and will be recording new material in 2012! |
JESSE REEVES
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Although Jesse Reeves has been playing bass guitar for Chris Tomlin for over 15 years now and has co-written many songs that are sung around the world (including “How Great is Our God” and “Our God”), he is still on a quest that never seems to slow down. At the age of 15, he felt the strong calling of God on his life. Though the path and destination were unclear, the answer was still the same: Yes! It wasn’t yes to whatever and wherever God calls. Jesse and his wife, Janet have four children and have been a part of starting two churches: Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, TX and Passion City Church in Atlanta, GA (with Tomlin and Giglio). |
JIMMY NEEDHAM
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Texas-based Contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Jimmy Needham crafts soulful, socially conscious, faith-based pop songs with hints of blues and roots rock thrown in for good measure. Influenced by everyone from Keith Green to Jason Mraz, Needham has released three critically acclaimed albums since being signed in 2005. In addition to playing twice on our Woods Stage, Jimmy will also share his faith and wisdom in a powerful seminar at the Main Street Stage. |
RACHEL CRUZE
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Growing up as Dave Ramsey’s daughter, Rachel learned the basic principles of money at an early age. Today, she’s passing on those principles to others in her generation. Rachel is an experienced communicator who has been speaking to audiences as large as 10,000 people since she was 15. Since joining Dave’s team full time in 2010, she has traveled the country speaking about the dangers of credit cards and debt at high schools, colleges, and youth conferences. She shows teens and young adults how to budge their money, inentionally save for things like cars and college, and give. Rachel lives with her husband, Winston, in Franklin, Tennessee. |
 CHRIS MOERMAN
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Born and raised in the sleepy suburbs of Adelaide, Australia, Chris Moerman grew up playing in various indie rock bands and later joining the staff team at Hope Valley Uniting Church, where he served for 6 years. After meeting his wife Jessica during a worship internship in Tennessee, Chris move to the US in 2008, where they married. There Chris took a position as music director for Rockpoint Community Church in Chattanooga and led worship at camps, retreats, and churches around the nation. Now located in Atlanta, Chris and his wife serve as part of the pastoral team at Grace-Midtown church, while continuing to travel and partner with ministries around the US. In November 2010, Chris’s latest project, “Sounds Like Sunset,” was released. We are thrilled to bring Chris back to ALIVE this summer to not only perform at the Woods Stage, but also lead worship Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings at the Beach Stage. |
 CHRIS LONG
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Chris Long, a former pastor, is the President of Ohio Christian Alliance. Chris was the Republican candidate for the 47th Ohio House seat in 2000. In the past four elections, Long’s OCA has distribute a total of over 7 million voter guides across the state of Ohio. |
 MARK CAHILL
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Mark Cahill is a full-time evangelist from Stone Mountain, Georgia. After studying business at Auburn University and spending a few years in the business world, he surrendered his heart to Jesus Christ and asked God to place him where he could touch as many lies as possible. Within a year, he was teaching school. Although Mark planned to teach for the rest of his life, God moved him from teaching to devoting a year to full time evangelism. Now Mark speaks to thousands of people per year at churches, retreats, conferences, and camps equipping and challenging Christians to go and reach the lost. |
 MARSHA SNAVELY
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Marsha Snavely is a presenter for the National Center for Biblical Parenting. She has a Master’s degree in social work. Marsha has 12 years of experience in private practice Christian counseling and currently oversees the small groups and outreach ministries at her church. Marsha is a mother of 3 and has seen firsthand the power of God working to turn a family around. She has the ability to teach and encourage people at the same time, while holding their attention in creative and energetic ways. |
