2010 Speakers & Artists
Updated 9/19/09 - more to come!
Emcees: Nashville and San Diego
www.gofishguys.com
For most people, a room filled with thousands of screaming children goes into the category of nightmare. But for the guys in Go Fish, it sounds like music to their ears—a dream come true. Jamie Statema, Jason Folkmann and Andy Selness—Go Fish—are arguably one of the most unique groups in the music industry. Not only do they make music for children and families, but they create amazing sounds with just their voices and percussion.
And making kids’ and parents’ days is what Go Fish is all about. Great harmonies, direct lyrics, inspiring messages—rolled up into a dynamic presentation that is making an impact and creating memories for countless families across the country.
Speaker: Nashville and San Diego
www.cecewinans.com
If you ask CeCe Winans what drives her, the answer will be far removed from her endless list of accolades, best-selling albums, widespread industry recognition, and vast amounts of press coverage. When all is said and done, CeCe’s heart lies someplace else. Thy Kingdom Come (PureSprings Gospel), her eighth solo album, is a reflection of where her heart resides: in the very inner court of the heavenly realms, where Christ Himself is enthroned.
“When you’re in the throne room, your focus is just God,” CeCe says. “Nothing’s more powerful than that. When you do other music—positive music, gospel, inspirational, whatever you want to name it—you’re teaching lessons to other people, which is still very important. But nothing is more powerful than when you’re face to face with God.”
Featured Performer: Nashville and San Diego
www.timhawkins.net
Tim Hawkins has been accused of being equally gifted and twisted. Whatever your take, he has indeed become one of the most in-demand comics in the country. His arsenal is unique: high energy stand-up, physical comedy, slick guitar skills, a thousand faces and voices, improvisational chops. It all combines to create an insane comedy experience. And yes, the guy can really sing.
With 4 kids of his own and a wife who is winning her battle with breast cancer, Hawkins gets new material daily from the perils of marriage and parenting. But it must be difficult to work clean all the time, right? “Clean comedy is easy. Funny comedy is hard.” So does Tim think he’s funny? “I'm not bragging, but one time I told a joke in front of a dead bird, and it flew away. And you can Google that.”
Speaker: Nashville and San Diego
www.danwetzel.com
Dan Wetzel lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with his wife Deborah where he serves as founder and president of Day of Champions; a company established to provide character-building programs for students, athletes and families. During the past 10 years, Mr. Wetzel has helped to shape and influence the lives of more than 500,000 people around the world as a motivational speaker, basketball entertainer and personal coach. He has spoken to and performed for a diverse range of organizations including the NBA, NCAA, US Air Force and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Speaker: Nashville and San Diego
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Dr. Michelle Anthony earned her B.A. from Biola University in Christian Education and her M.A. in Christian Education with an emphasis in Theology from Talbot Theological Seminary, and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Southern Seminary. She has written over a dozen resources in Children’s/Youth ministries and Christian education, and enjoys teaching, speaking, and serving in missions abroad. She has over 20 years of practical church ministry/leadership experience as a Children’s/Family Pastor and is currently serving as the Pastor of Family Ministries at Rock Harbor Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Michelle is a native Californian and has lived in Southern Orange County for the past 20 years along with her husband, Michael, and her two children Chantel and Brendon.
Speaker: Nashville and San Diego
www.hoopsofhope.org
At the age of nine, Austin was moved when he learned there were more than 15 million children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. His simple idea, a free-throw marathon to represent these children, has spread throughout the world. His organization, Hoops of Hope has enlisted tens of thousands of participants and has raised over one million dollars to build a high school and medical clinic in rural Zambia.
Speaker: Nashville and San Diego
www.joshweidmann.com
Passionate, intense, authentic, and relevant. Josh Weidmann could be described in a number of ways, but the best description might simply be that Josh is ordinary. He is an ordinary man who God is choosing to use in extraordinary ways.
Since his teenage years, Josh has been speaking to thousands of people, but not because of his own talent or some amazing life story. He is merely a young man who God continually uses. When Josh steps on stage, or speaks on the radio, it is clear that his life and words are in total abandonment to Christ. His intense focus on the cross casts the vision to every audience that they, too, can live to know God through Christ.
Performer:Phil Joel and his band will be performing a concert at both Nashville and San Diego!
www.deliberatepeople.com
Phil Joel left his role as bass player and support vocalist of Contemporary Christian band Newsboys to focus on deliberatePeople, the ministry that he and his wife Heather started in 2005. Realizing that this deliberate pursuit is not just for adults and parents, Phil and Heather decided to bring their message to the younger ones with the deliberateKids album.
Worship Leader: Nashville
www.michaelneale.com
Michael serves as the Worship Arts Pastor for The People’s Church, a thriving multi-site church in Franklin, TN. He has led worship, written and produced several INTEGRITY MUSIC recordings. While producing music is one of his passions, his greatest joy is “…seeing people grow in grace, as they learn to abandon themselves to Christ and surrender to Him in lifestyle worship!” He resides in Franklin, TN with his wife Leah, and their two children: Micah and Maisie.
Worship Leader: San Diego
www.dannyoertli.com
Danny Oertli is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and author, encouraging audiences worldwide with enriching stories of God’s enduring faithfulness. For more than 15 years, Danny has performed for many churches and organizations. Combining incredibly inventive guitar work with stirring songwriting, Danny has become a favorite for many ministries such as, Billy Graham, Focus on the Family, Dare2Share, and FamilyLife. Danny also serves as a Compassion International spokesman. He currently lives in Parker, CO with his wife Rayna and their three children.
I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for the great job done at the Nashville CPC this year. It was a great experience! I attended my first CPC last year in San Diego. This year's hotel was very nice and the selection of food preferences when we could sign up was much appreciated. I look forward to going back to Nashville in 2010. Thanks again! :)
Katrina Mars, Ignacio Community Church
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I just want to say... WOW!!!! Everything this week was amazing plus some, I could not ask for a better conference! from your great break out group and just talking to you for the few minutes, to the great hotel, to the fresh meals, and most of all the touching sessions that were fun, exciting, and so meaningful I can not wait to come back.
Caleb Smith , CPC '09 attendee
Katrina Mars, Ignacio Community Church
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I just want to say... WOW!!!! Everything this week was amazing plus some, I could not ask for a better conference! from your great break out group and just talking to you for the few minutes, to the great hotel, to the fresh meals, and most of all the touching sessions that were fun, exciting, and so meaningful I can not wait to come back.
Caleb Smith , CPC '09 attendee