At DCLA you can expect some of the best speakers, combined with great drama and humor, and topped off with amazing worship and concerts! Everyone from Shane Claiborne and The Skit Guys, to Starfield and Kendall Payne... Get the scoop on all the speakers and artists below. |
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 Duffy is associate professor of youth ministry at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania, and a 24-year veteran of youth ministry. This YS One Day training team member speaks across the country and is the author of several books, including Memory Makers, Everyday Object Lessons, This Way to Youth Ministry, and the best-selling Enjoy the Silence. He coauthored his latest book with Doug Fields Speaking to Teenagers. 
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 Francis is pastor of Cornerstone Church in Simi Valley, chancellor of Eternity Bible College and serves on the board of the Children's Hunger Fund and World Impact. A graduate of The Master's College and Seminary, Francis is married to Lisa and they have three daughters and one son. He spends much of his time speaking to high school and college students and can be heard on his radio program Truth Be Known. |
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 Shane Claiborne is a prominent Christian activist and speaker. He's the founder of The Simple Way, an intentional community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped birth and connects radical faith communities across the country. Shane's the author of The Irresistible Revolution: Living As An Ordinary Radical and his latest book Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals. And, in his down time is a fire breathing, juggling, sassy circus performer. |
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 Marquis is an actor/producer whose life's work is enabling audiences to hear, see, and feel the God of the Bible through the words of the Bible. As the creator and host of the interactive Internet program The Ultimate Battle Update, he implements a unique blend of "infotrainment" (information, training, and entertainment) that provides biblical analysis for current events. |
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 Mandee Radford is one half of the Americana/Roots band, Alathea. Her deft story telling, crystalline voice, and inviting persona have helped Alathea build a community of followers willing to actively walk the road with the band, not merely observe from a traditional audience perspective. |
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 Tommy Woodard and Eddie James are The Skit Guys. They've been best friends since high school, and have been communicating God's Word and impacting lives through comedy, drama, and teaching for nearly 20 years. Together, they have written several books and resources for youth workers to incorporate drama into their ministries, including Skits that Teach, Instant Skits, the You Teach series, and they are featured in the HELP! I'm a Small Group Leader training video. |
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 This band rocks. If you want to hear them or learn more about them, visit the Hawk Nelson Web site. |
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 These guys bring an amazing worship experience to DCLA. Listen to and learn more about them at the Starfield Web site. |
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 This is one of the hottest bands right now. Check them out at the Run Kid Run Web site. |
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 You might remember her beautiful music from DCLA2006. Hear the latest and learn more about her at the Kendall Payne Web site. |
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