2008 Speakers

DUFFY ROBBINS

As an Associate Staff member of Youth Specialties, Duffy works throughout the year in training events for youth workers, appearing each spring in about fifteen cities coast to coast as a part of the CORE and at the National Youthworkers Conventions each fall.  Duffy's speaking schedule also takes him each year to a number of college and university campuses as part of the Staley Distinguished Christian Scholars Lectureship.

FOSTER CHRISTY

A former high school all-American in football, Foster was a four-year varsity letterman at Auburn University where he obtained a degree in Education. Then he went on to pursue a Masters of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Laura live in Columbia, South Carolina with their two daughters Ann-Marie and Laura-Ellen.

ZANE BLACK

Getting high, girls, and alcohol, describe how Zane tried so hard to find satisfaction without Jesus Christ in his life.  In his quest to experience life to the fullest he almost lost his life.  It was not until after High School that Zane met Jesus, and discovered that following Jesus is the greatest adventure in life. Zane is passionate about sharing the new Life and purpose that he has found in Jesus with students around the nation.  Zane currently works for a Torchbearer Bible school in Winter Park Colorado as the “Director of Careless Activities,” teaching at the school and hanging out with students on the ski slopes.  Zane also travels with an organization called Dare 2 Share training students to know, live, share, and own their faith.

BASKETBALL CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Come enjoy a special Basketball Exhibition followed by testimonies from Professional Basketball Players! 

BCI Edge is a cutting-edge basketball organization with grounded objectives. With a challenge to domestic and international teams, and in collaboration with partner community organizations, we participate in high-profile games, youth sports camps, clinics, and outreach programs around the world.

When BCI Edge thrills, and encourages, people right where they live, we enhance the long-term presence of our partner organizations in communities where help and hope are needed most.  Our Christian mission is both exhilarating and relevant to the lives we touch.  This is what basketball can be.  It’s what BCI Edge can do.

CAPTAIN

CHRIS PLEKENPOL

You want the flare of your faith to burn as intensely as a fire on the battlefield. That means digging into God’s truth regardless of the chaos raging around you. These devotions are written by a man who had considered war something that someone else always did, and was then himself deployed to Iraq as a company commander. From the frontlines of the blackest days and in the face of inexplicable suffering, you’ll discover the heart of the question, “Why, God?” and its often unsettling answer. Because in war, as in contemporary America, reality involves struggle, trial, and triumph. Let God meet you in the midst of life’s nonsense to find the peace that is a crucial part of His impeccable plan.

JUDE Del HIERRO

DWIGHT ROBERTSON

Kingdom Building Ministries Founder and President Dwight Robertson is known nationally as a dynamic and gifted communicator. His life calling and mission—to challenge Christians to the role of laborership—is shared passionately as Dwight communicates with evident excitement and urgency. The goal of his message is to see individuals moving toward deeper levels of spiritual intimacy and to gain a world-changing vision while assuming their role as laborers for God’s Kingdom.

GRACIE and DIANE DIKE, Ph.D

As a keynote speaker Diane shares with dignity, sensitivity, and honesty her journey to hell and back through physical, spiritual, and emotional difficulties. She has found creative ways to deal with life's disappointments and even trained her own service dog in 2003. Her enthusiasm and passion connect with audiences of all ages on many subjects. Diane has experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of life and will inspire you to enjoy life no matter what. Diane’s interactive presentations encourage audiences to believe that they can make a difference. Her wonderful programs emphasize friendship, discipline, love, teamwork, kindness, and disability awareness and etiquette. All respond to Gracie and Diane with enthusiasm and feel their genuine love. Students realize that they can become someone’s hero, as Diane is to Gracie for reaching out to her when she was broken, homeless, and scared. Seeds for a new sensitivity for those around them who may be struggling are planted and watered by the call for community service.

Diane will be donating $1.00 from every item sold at her site....http://www.springboardagency.com/store/  (a very inspirational place to visit!)

BARB WISE - WISE CHOICES

Barb Wise is a nationally recognized speaker who presents her unique story in a way people of every age and background can understand at a personal level. She founded WiseChoices in 2003 and has presented her story hundreds of times to over 100,000 youth, singles and adults across the United States and in Europe. The WiseChoices video, used worldwide, is available in English, Spanish, and Russian. Featured in Focus on the Family Magazine, her unforgettable story continues to appear on TV, radio, and in newspapers throughout the world. 

 We could tell you more, but why? You have the opportunity to hear her story for yourself

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