PUBLIC SPEAKING
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RETREAT FACILITATOR
"But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news!”
- Romans 10: 14-15
MY PASSION
“If you want someone to know the truth, tell them. If you want someone to love the truth, tell them a story.”
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“Modern evangelism reads like an IRS 1040. The facts are there, it's all true, but it doesn't take your breathe away."
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My passion for public speaking has grown quietly over the past decade and is firmly rooted in sharing the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. It is my strong conviction that modern day evangelists are tasked with the challenge of communicating age-old truths in new and compelling ways.
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Rising to that challenge, I strive to live at the intersection of "the stuff of the church" and "the stuff of desire", and use my unique passion for welcoming people into the heart of things through the mediums of poetry, visual art, music, vulnerability, and powerful storytelling. I don’t believe in canned talks, because of the conviction that my own "real-time wrestling with God" should pave the way for effective evangelization. I am also seeing that our moment is calling for facilitation>presentation speaking efforts, as many peoples minds and hearts are craving a "taste and see" experience of the Gospel, rather than a traditional 30-60 minute talk. "Come and see" is the practical basis for all of my speaking engagements
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Venturing forth with these convictions, as well as utilizing these affective aids, my aim is to reveal Gospel truths in such a way that the recipient can be moved to the point of goosebumps and tears. Revolution Ministries’ patron, St. John Paul II, once said that the Gospel message should gradually “overwhelm” the recipient and in turn, the recipient should be left with a desire to completely hand over their life to God. The fruit of the sharing the Gospel invites us to "leave our water jars" and to burst forth from the shallows.
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*My credentials have situated me in front of crowds as large as 1,500+, speaking at high schools, countless retreats, parish missions, emceeing conferences, speaking in front of clergy, as well as a variety of household settings.
