NEW MEDIA FEST SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

	Allen Brown Allen Brown has worked as an Electrical Engineer for AT&T Bell Labs, Lucent Technologies and General Dynamics. He now uses his gifts to forge a multimedia ministry named Covenant Partners, which is the umbrella for BLT Radio, Xtreme Teens TV and High Hand Records. He began playing the piano in his father’s church as a young boy, and has continued leading praise & worship and producing music ever since. Allen also demonstrates a wide range of experience with regard to computer technology and audio/video systems utilized in television and internet programming. He enjoys teaching in many areas and is currently training children and teens on the basics of computer animation and music production. Allen and his family are currently in the process of relocating to Maricopa.
	Barbie Breathitt Barbie Breathitt is the author of Dream Encounters, “Seeing Your Destiny from God’s Perspective”, an ordained minister, media guest, dedicated educator, and respected teacher of the supernatural manifestations of God. Barbie’s dynamic teaching skills, intelligence, quick wit, and sense of humor keep her a favorite with audiences everywhere. Barbie has become a recognized leader in dream interpretation traveling over 40 nations. Her prophetic gifting and deep spiritual insight have helped thousands of people understand the supernatural ways God speaks to us today. www.BarbieBreathitt.com www.MyOnar.com She comes to Texas with a Doctorate in Religious Philosophy, Bachelors of Arts degree in Education and sixteen years teaching experience in the public schools of Lakeland, Florida. Barbie also earned an associate of science degree from Georgia. She is the founder and president of Breath of the Spirit Ministries Corporation and has traveled extensively in the United States and abroad teaching the prophetic for many years. God has given Barbie a keen sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, a powerful healing anointing through the Word of Knowledge, with signs, wonders and miracles following. She is gifted at imparting to, and training dream and prophetic teams for street and marketplace evangelism.
	Becky Fischer Becky has trained thousands of children's workers through conference, Bible schools, mission trips, churches and resource materials. She is the author of six dynamic curriculums for children and the book Redefining Children's Ministry in the 21st Century. Becky is founder and director of Leading the Lambs to the Lion Training Institute , a program for those wanting to be educated in the unique form of children's ministry for which KIMI is known. She has appeared on the 700 Club, Sid Roth Show, and Elijah List's Prophetic TV. She has also appeared on Good Morning America, CNN Prime Time, The Glenn Beck Show, Fox News Radio, Charisma Magazine, and many more for her role in the Oscar nominated film, Jesus Camp . She has also been a featured writer in the Ministry Today magazine. Becky also produces a ten minute weekly children's video program for Patrica King's WebChurch ministry. Becky now dedicates full time energy to Kids in Ministry International via her writings, mission trips, conferences, and training children and adults to be active participants in ministry. She is ordained through Christ Triumphant Church in Lee's Summit, MO.
	Brian Corbin
	Brian Stewart - Director of Boat Angel and Sponsor of New Media Fest 2010 Brian Stewart is a film producer and writer responsible for the animation series Adventures of Donkey Ollie filmed in Hyderbad India with 8 awards for best feature and best animated feature Spirit of Christmas holiday live concert airing in 2009 on nationwide PBS and Christian Satelitte Networks. Federal Case 2008 winner Houston and Bayou Film Festivals and is currently working on the KINGS MAN film which should complete filming in summer of 2010. He is grateful to be part of God's Media Army and works with a non profit group Boat Angel Outreach Center in Mesa, Arizona.
	Bruce Cook Bruce Cook, Ph.D., has significant experience in business consulting, fundraising, private equity investments, business development, marketing, corporate communications, research and higher education and is considered a leading authority on private equity, fundraising and philanthropy. Currently he is a co-founder and Managing General Partner of Kingdom Venture Partners, L.P (KVP) as well as the President and Founder of VentureAdvisers, Inc., Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit, Kingdom House Publishing, and Glory Realm Ministries. In addition, he serves on the leadership team of Glory House Christian Center and is a director or trustee of WorkLife, The Coming King Foundation, and Kingdom Marketplace Coalition LLC. Earlier Cook was Research Coordinator for the $20B University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO), where he was a member of the Private Markets team responsible for alternative asset investments totaling $500 million per year. Prior to that he was Assistant Manager of the largest bank in Arkansas, Worthen Bank, now owned by Bank of America. Dr. Cook is an author, ordained minister, conference and seminar speaker, and contemporary Christian songwriter and producer. His CD’s include Songs in the Night (2003), Daddy’s in the House (2004) and Wealth of the Kingdom (co-producer, 2008); Seven Mountain Symphony: Transforming the 7 Mountains of Culture was released in Feb. 2009 (co-producer). He is also completing a book entitled Courting Wealth: The History, Theory, Research & Practice of Fundraising and Philanthropy.
	Caleb Brundidge Caleb is the creator of the ekstasis worship phenomenon “Club Mysterio,” and one of the leaders of the Extreme Prophetic Evangelism Department. He is a passionate worship leader and lover of Jesus moving powerfully in the prophetic and ushering in the glory of God taking the hearer to heightened levels of intimacy with Jesus and third heaven encounters. He leads street evangelism teams, ministers to youth and young adults on same sex attraction and gender identity issues, and does practical training on freedom and spontaneity in praise and worship and intercession. Through the vehicle of DJ led, electronic worship music, Caleb trains the body in how to become free in worship and praise and to express adoration for Jesus through flag, song, and dance. He also teaches how to cry out to God through prayer, intercession and travail using the whole body. He believes the verse “For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now…Even we ourselves groan within ourselves eagerly awaiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body” ~ Romans 8:22-23, expresses our need to reach beyond our traditional ways of prayer to get breakthrough in our lives and over regions.
	Caleb Quaye Caleb Quaye was born and raised in London, England. During the late sixties and seventies, he was a well known studio musician as well as being Elton John's guitarist for ten years. He also worked with such rock legends as Mick Jagger, Pete Townsend, and Paul McCartney. In 1982 Caleb's life was radically changed through a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, which resulted in salvation, and a call to the ministry as a musician/evangelist. From 1986 - 1995 Caleb served as Associate Pastor, Chief Musician and Staff Evangelist at Pasadena Foursquare Church in California. From 1996-2000 Caleb served as the National Worship Director for the Foursquare denomination, ministering all over the United States, England and Europe. Today Caleb travels the world as a “Musicianary”, and also serves as adjunct faculty and worship pastor at LIFE Pacific College in San Dimas California, equipping emerging leaders in music and worship ministry. Caleb is currently enrolled at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena CA, pursuing a Masters degree in Intercultural Studies and Global Christian Worship.
	Carol Martinez - XP Publishing Carol Martinez has thirty years experience in Christian publishing as an author, ghost-writer, translator, Bible curriculum designer, editor, project manager, publicist and designer, mostly for international markets. In early 2009 she left a secure job in Texas and moved to Maricopa, Arizona, without a clue as to what was next, but with total assurance that she was obeying God's voice. Three months later XP Publishing was established and Carol was named manager. She has joyfully witnessed the birthing and development of this publishing ministry, which will have published about 20 books by the end of this summer. Carol is passionate about God's promise that the Earth will be filled with the knowledge of His glory; it is her heart's cry to be one of His many vessels to communicate this glory.
	Charlotte Bouzigard - Marketing Director for XPMedia.com Charlotte Bouzigard has over 20 years of experience as an Award winning commercial Director, Writer and Producer. Charlotte began her career as an on-air radio personality and moved into media sales and production. Known also as a branding expert, Charlotte was one of the youngest Marketing Directors in the nation while in charge of an in-house advertising agency for one of the top shopping centers in the United States. Charlotte has developed entire advertising, marketing and branding campaigns and has been involved with several start-up companies. Most notably, she has worked for AT&T Wireless, The FOX Network affiliate in New Orleans, The New Orleans Hornets NBA team and Comcast Cable. Charlotte is currently Director of Marketing & Sales for XPmedia.com
	Cheryl Allen - Pasadena International House of Prayer
	Darren Wilson Darren Wilson is the Founder/CEO of Wanderlust Productions, out of Chicago, Illinois. Darren received his MFA in Screenwriting from Regent University, and has taught media and filmmaking at Judson University for the last 10 years. His first feature film, Finger of God, was a runaway underground success, being seen by millions around the world and selling over 60,000 copies despite never being marketed. His second feature, Furious Love, was released in over 600 churches in 20 countries in 2010. Both films have been featured in Charisma, Christianity Today, the 700 Club, and various other markets. Darren was recently named one of the 21 Emerging Leaders of Tomorrow’s Church by Charisma magazine, and is currently filming a documentary with UFC legend Ken Shamrock, as well as the follow up to Furious Love.
	David Nixon - Director/Producer Originally from Sydney, Australia, David Nixon, the son of Outback missionaries, has been producing and directing films for the past 30 years…documentaries in Russia, India, and throughout Europe… national commercials for SUBWAY® Restaurants, Nickelodeon, Walt Disney World and Ritz Carlton…feature films such as Fireproof, Facing the Giants, and Making Waves. His success is due to his ability to create classic, elegant images that evoke emotion and induce heartfelt response. David was first called on by Sherwood Pictures in 2004 to produce the wildly successful movie Facing the Giants. By bringing together a small group of Christian technicians with the volunteer help of an entire church, Nixon was able to give a $100,000 project a big screen look, and ultimately garner over $10 million at the box office. After that impressive accomplishment, Sherwood called on David and his team to bring their expertise to their next feature Fireproof. Fireproof was named the #1 independent film of 2008 and grossed $33.4 million at the box office. David has just finished his latest feature, Letters to God, the heartwarming story of an 8-year-old cancer patient who writes letters to God.
	Diane Wigstone - YWAM D.N.A. STUDIOS Diane has worked in Hollywood in many capacities - both in the industry, and in the church. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Diane works as an Actress in Film, TV, Video and Stage. Diane has her Doctorate in Business Administration and attended Film School in Europe. She is a Producer, Director, and Writer. As a licensed minister, Diane has worked with many ministries in Hollywood. She was founder of the original Hollywood Prayer Network and the leader of first Hollywood Cell Group at Harvest Rock Church. Diane was serving as the Director of Creative Arts and Worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, when she began writing her book, "Hope For Hollywood: Reclaiming the Soul of Film and TV." Diane was President/CEO of Epic Entertainment which launched the Broadway style show, "Judah Ben Hur" in Singapore. She Produced the feature film, "Crossroads Cafe" on location in Nashville, which is currently available for Public Viewing throughChurchMovieNight.com. Diane is the author of the book, "Happily Single" for singles, as well as "14 Generations" about Native American Issue. Diane has traveled to over 50 countries, and taught students from over 100. Diane is currently Pioneering a new YWAM work in Hollywood, YWAM DNA STUDIOS, with plans for an Arts & Media Production Studio Facilities where the staff will be able to create content to Disciple the Nations through Arts (DNA), Media, Entertainment & Worship.
	Don Nori Sr. Don Nori Sr, along with his wife Cathy, founded Destiny Image Publishers January 1, 1983. During the past 27 years, they have rejoiced, cried and grown together as God fulfilled His calling in their lives. They are a genuine testimony of how God can take truly raw material and use it for His glory. Without any experience in publishing and absolutely money, the Lord has shown them what faith, holy risk-taking and abandonment to Him can accomplish. “I will cause you to publish the prophets” was the phrase the resounded through their spirits as God built within them the zeal for His prophetic word. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalatian mountains in south-central Pennsylvania, Don and Cathy build Destiny Image into a world-wide prophetic publishing voice. In a small corner of the un-assuming town of Shippensburg, just off of Exit 29 of Interstate 81, they worked to establish DI as a light to the nations. Four of their five sons work at DI. Don Jr is the President and chief marketing officer. Jonathan is the VP for Operations and IT. Both work at the home office. Nathan Martin is the VP for financial operations along with 40 other employees and countless writers, editors, artists, sales people and authors. Don Nori, Sr. works exclusively with new authors and content development. He has written 14 books and ministers worldwide. Cathy currently raises and trains Tennessee Walking horses and travels with Don. Their five grandchildren are their pride and joy.
	Doug Addison Doug Addison is the founder of InLight Connection. He travels worldwide helping people transform their lives and discover their destiny. His training seminar topics include; finding your destiny, hearing God, stand-up and improv comedy, and understanding dreams and visions. He also trains and leads prophetic evangelism outreaches. He is the author of the books, Prophecy, Dreams and Evangelism and Personal Development God’s Way. He and his wife, Linda, live in Santa Maria, California. For more information, visit www.dougaddison.com.
	Elizabeth A. Nixon, Esquire - Copyrights, Trademarks, Corporations & LLC's Elizabeth A. Nixon is a writer and an attorney. After graduating summa cum laude from U. of Central Florida with a B.A. in English, Elizabeth earned a law degree at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. As founder of Nixon Law Corporation, Elizabeth serves media clients with consulting, copyrights, corporate and LLC business planning. Elizabeth was featured in Vanity Fair magazine, authored legal articles for Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, teaches at UCLA Extension and is a guest speaker for corporate clients such as Morgan Stanley and Northern Trust Bank. She is the recipient of the 2005 Business Woman of the Year Award, served an internship at the IRS and also served as in-house legal counsel for Pepperdine University. Elizabeth A. Nixon is licensed to practice in California and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
	Ellie Winslow Eleanora Winslow began her illustrious career in Cleveland, Ohio where she became a licensed cosmetologist and began representing such prestigious cosmetic companies as Fashion Fair, Revlon, Charles of the Ritz, Helena Rubenstein and Glemby Cosmetics as a beauty consultant. She then relocated to New York City where she obtained her second cosmetology license and her certification as an esthetician from the famous Christina Valmy International Skin Care School. Having become one of the most highly respected and sought after make-up artists in the motion picture film industry, Ms.Winslow has been transforming faces throughout this country and abroad for over twenty years. Her artistry has been seen on the big screen in such feature films as 'Mr. 3000,' 'The 25th Hour,' as well as, 'Dead Presidents', 'Cider House Rules' and 'Beloved' respectively.
	Faytene Kriskow Faytene Kryskow has been a revivalist in full time ministry since 1997. One of her main areas of passion and focus is using the media to advance the message of the Kingdom. She has created multitudes of short clips, video documentaries, promo videos, webisodes and the like. Faytene carries a deep revelation of the power of media to shape culture and impact the spiritual climate of nations as well as a deep desire to raise up media-reformers to do just that. She is also a part of the emerging media army who understands the importance of cutting edge social networking media to advance God’s word.
	Gabe Ahn - Associate Pastor, Harvest Rock Church & Director of Project Light Pastor Gabe has the honor of leading the college and young adults at Harvest Rock Church called Remnant. With the core value "To love Jesus and to love like Jesus,"Remnant seeks to take that Love to every sphere of society; to be His mouthpiece to a generation longing for truth and justice. It is their mandate to relate to the world around them, aiming for excellence in all that they do, without compromising their foundation in Him. Saved at the age of three, this destiny to impact culture and see the nations changed has always been a part of Pastor Gabe’s life. In fact, he has a background in acting and modeling, including a cumulative of 6 years of training (APU, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Howard Fine Acting Studio, and Christina Chauncey). Along with pastoring, his dream is to use acting, writing, directing, and producing to see Hollywood and the Entertainment Industry transformed. He believes—as we teach at our church—that He’s called to take dominion over both the "Mountain of Religion"and the "Mountains of Media and Arts and Entertainment." Part of his current responsibilities at Remnant includes leading their Revival Prayer Meeting once a week, a cell group on Tuesday nights, and worship at HRC on a regular basis. He also has the privilege of preaching from time to time. But one of his favorite things to do is to disciple, raise up, and empower other leaders to take their rightful place in the Kingdom.
	Geoff McClelland Geoff is a is part of the XPmedia production crew. He has helped produce, direct, shoot, edit, act and write numerous projects for Extreme Prophetic and XPmedia. He studied photography at the University of Idaho as part of his Telecommunications minor and is a self-taught student of photographic lighting. You can view a portfolio of his photographyat his website: apturedimages.com. You can view some of the humorous short clips he has produced on his joint-venture YouTube channel: GloryballMedia. He now lives in Arizona with his wife and three children where he continues his work in media production and photography.
	Georgian Banov 'Joy Apostles' Georgian and Winnie Banov are a radical power team. Their exuberant childlike praise and deep intimate worship ushers in a breaker anointing for an open heaven atmosphere through which they deliver life-changing revelations and prophetic insights from the Word of God. Boldly declaring the finished work of Calvary they minister freedom, joy, supernatural healing and wholeness by exerting the divine labor: Christ the hope of Glory be fully formed in you! They also hold a special anointing for the release of creative miracles including supernatural blessings for finances, land and houses. The Banovs travel extensively holding apostolic renewal meetings and conferences worldwide. Charged with a heart of compassion for the poorest of the poor, they also host lavish evangelistic feeding crusades throughout the third world. Although the sounds, flavors and spices of these ‘kingdom celebration feasts’ vary from nation to nation, they find the River of God’s extravagant love is always the same – deep, passionate, all consuming, and irresistible.
	Janice VanCronkhite Prophetic artist Janice VanCronkhite has a vision to capture God's heart on canvas and to release the art and creativity of heaven to others. She paints what she sees in the realm of the Spirit and instructs and imparts a seer anointing to others with a desire to visually express what they are seeing and hearing from God. Since God released dreams and visions to her and a passion to paint them, she has been painting live in services, leading art seminars and workshops, and hosting art retreats which have resulted in amazing breakthroughs for participants. Her studio and gallery, named Diamonds on the Lake, is in White Plains, Ga where she resides with husband, David. For more info about Janice and to view her web gallery visit www.jvcArtworks.com
	Jeremy Lopez Dr. Jeremy Lopez is Founder and President of Identity Network International. www.IdentityNetwork.net is an apostolic and prophetic resource website that reaches well over 153,000 people around the globe and distributes books and teaching CD's on the prophetic move of God. Jeremy has prophesied to thousands of people from all walks of life such as local church congregations, producers, investors, business owners, attorneys, city leaders, musicians, and various ministries around the world concerning areas such as finding missing children, financial breakthrough's, parenthood, and life changing decisions. He has traveled to many nations including Jamaica, Indonesia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Tapai, UK, Mexico, Singapore, Bahamas, etc. He has hosted and been a guest on several radio programs from Indonesia to New York. He is the author of the books, 'The Power of the Prophetic Spirit' and 'The Three Dimensions of Finances' and has recorded over 40 teaching CD's. Jeremy's ministry has been recognized by many other prophetic leaders around the nation.
	Joshua Mills Joshua Mills is a Recording Artist, Keynote Conference Speaker and Author. He worships and preaches by standing within the cloud and ministering directly from the glory unto the people. He has written well over 600 songs and is known for his ability to lead people into spontaneous worship. As a teacher, Joshua’s revelations on the glory have inspired many to commit their lives to Christ in service to the Lord. During his meetings signs and wonders are commonplace with manifestations of creative healings and the revelatory prophetic Word of God. As a team, Joshua and Janet Angela Mills have traveled all over North America and around the world creating a realm of glory wherever they go. Their ministry, New Wine International, carries a strong mandate to release creative media with a message of God’s glory through books, music and teaching CDs, DVDs and Television Productions. Joshua and Janet Angela Mills currently reside with their son, Lincoln, in Canada as well as pursuing God’s purpose and destiny for the Entertainment Industry in Southern California.
	Justin Goll Justin Goll is a freelance video editor/producer with experience working on documentary, hour-long TV drama, trailer, and short film projects. His latest project to air is “Women on Death Row,” a 2-hour special investigating the history of sentencing women to death in America. Justin spends a lot of time editing in his bedroom and lives in a Christian community house in Los Angeles.
	Dr. James Goll Dr. James W. Goll is the cofounder of Encounters Network, Director of PrayerStorm, and coordinates Encounters Alliance, a coalition of leaders. He has shared Jesus in more than 40 nations worldwide teaching and imparting the power of intercession, prophetic ministry, and life in the Spirit. James is the author of numerous books including PrayerStorm, Angelic Encounters, Prophetic Intercessor and The Seer. He has also produced multiple Study Guides and hundreds of audio messages. James is also a contributing writer to Kairos magazine and several other periodicals. He is involved as an instructor at the Wagner Leadership Institute and is a member of the Harvest International Ministries apostolic team. In the spirit of revival, James desires to facilitate unity in body of Christ by bridge-building and networking congregations and ministries in divine cooperation. Praying for Israel is a burden of his heart, as Israel fulfills her role in the consummation of the ages. James and Michal Ann were married for more than 32 years, and have together had four children: Justin, GraceAnn, Tyler, and Rachel. James makes his home in the rolling hills of Franklin, TN.
	Jonathan Nixon Jonathan Nixon has over 20 years experience in the film and television industry. Producer, director, cinematographer, camera operator, gaffer, production coordinator, grip, prop assistant, rigger, soundman, editor, and production assistant. His feature film credits include: “Baby Geniuses” for Columbia Pictures, “Red Serpent” for Tri Coast Studios, and “The Order,” “Derailed,” and “Prozac Nation” for Millennium Films. Jonathan teaches Film and Television Production classes for UCLA Extension Film School and Valencia Community College Film Programs and recently produced and directed two one-hour television documentary specials. He is currently developing a series of television specials including: “Modern Day Prophets,” “Dreams & Visions,” “City Of Angels” and “Portals To Heaven.”
	Jonathan Williams Jonathan was born in Lynwood, California and from there his family moved to Greenville, Texas. He grew up in Greenville where he was actively involved in worship ministry and music throughout grade school. Getting most of his upbringing from his grandfather, who was a pastor, Jonathan was exposed to the gospel on a daily basis. He received Christ at age 9 and knew that God had a call on his life to minister through music. He has been playing piano since he was 3 years old. After high school Jonathan went to Youth With A Mission where he was a missionary to the United States. His mission is to generate and model an exciting environment of worship. After serving with YWAM for 2 years he and his wife moved to Yuma, AZ where he served as Worship, Arts, & Media Pastor at Calvary Temple of Christ for 3 years. He and his family now reside in Phoenix, AZ.
	Julie Meyer Julie Meyer is a longtime and beloved worship leader and songwriter at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. She is a prophetic singer who carries the glory and the presence of God as an abandoned worshipper. Her passion is His presence as she trumpets the message of the Bridegroom searching for His Bride! Knowing her King and Bridegroom through the lens of the scripture and prophetic experiences has led her to write many spontaneous choruses and worship songs. Her worship leading and prophetic songs have inspired many to lean into their Beloved. Julie has recorded several CD's and is the author of the book; 'Invitation To Encounter: A Journey in Dreams.' Her 3 sons, Isaac and twins Jesse and Joe, all serve and play on worship teams at the House of Prayer and Julie helps her husband Walt with homegroups and youth gatherings that support the growing community at the Missions Base. Julie and her family reside in Kansas City, MO.
	Landon Schott "The Rev" Landon Schott is the founder and president of The Rev Ministries. In 2008 they launched a television show called "Second Take" that mixes powerful testimonies with illustrated sermons. Currently, “The Rev” Landon Schott and his wife Heather Schott reside in Phoenix AZ, and are under the spiritual covering of Pastor Michael Maiden and “Church For The Nations.” Landon and Heather are currently hosting their second television show “The Evo Show” and are beginning production and a variety of different Christian reality shows that will soon change “Christian TV” as we know it! "The Rev" knows that righteousness draws adversity but he stands on, Psalm 129:2 "they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me." The prophet Joel spoke of a day when young men would be inspired by the Holy Spirit and preach the undisputable word of God. "The Rev" believes that is not only a prophecy but a call to arms. "The Rev" Landon Schott is extending this invitation to every young person who is ready to dedicate their life to make Jesus famous.
	Mark and Ilona Jennings Husband-and-wife team, Mark and Ilona Jennings, are the British/American duo that make up Face To Face Theatre Company. Their creative blend of the dramatic arts in worship and evangelism has taken them to churches, Christian conference centers, schools and a wide variety of other locations. Mark and Ilona have been performing together, leading workshops and speaking at Christian events since 1986 - establishing Face To Face in 1992. Mark and Ilona studied improvisation, mime, mask-making and mask-performance (including master-classes with improv mentors like Keith Johnstone and Brian Lohmann; Stanford Improvisation Intensive; Mask Making and Performing Course at Dell ‘Arte School of Physical Theatre). For three years, they were also coaches and players with San Diego TheatreSports (a branch of the international improv org.). Mark and Ilona have a passion for the the arts and helping others explore the value of the arts both within the church and beyond.
	Melanie Wistar - Instructor - XP Acting Melanie Wistar has worked in the film and television industry for over fifteen years. She has worked as a writer’s assistant, screenwriter, and creative consultant on many network series and pilots including hit TV shows such as “Coach,” “Roseanne,” and “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Melanie is now a freelance screenwriter, story consultant, and screenwriting coach for those aspiring to learn the craft.
	Dr. Michael Maiden - Sr. Pastor, Church for the Nations
	Mickey Robinson After surviving severe burns ... resulting from an airplane crash while skydiving, Mickey Robinson had a "Death's Door" experience and spiritual rebirth that radically changed his life. During the long period of time required to recover, he not only received several miraculous healings, but also struggled with finding his purpose in life. For the past 25 years, Mickey has had a public ministry speaking in churches and to various groups of people. He shares the reality of God's power to change people's lives. The story of his testimony imparts hope and encouragement for any person to be an overcomer.
	Missy Barber - Instructor and Coach - XP Acting Missy Barber was trained as an actor through the New York Film Academy located at Universal Studios. She has written theater productions, produced kid’s church theater and presentations, and was an assistant director for community theater. Missy’s passion includes acting for film in television, soap operas, and industrial films. She has been a voice actor for radio, commercials, television, computer curriculum, and audio books. Missy has worked with filming on location in Arizona and Los Angeles. Her instructional style will inspire actors to develop their craft and pursue their passion with grace and purpose.
	Nik Petrakis Nik is the director of eHOP Sports where he is being used to bring the glory of God into the place where culture is being birthed, the entertainment industry. He has ministered all over the United States and throughout the world as a missionary alongside of many Christian and Jewish leaders. His experiences range from the fashion industry, a missionary, business, to now the sports industry. It’s remarkable that a young man with no experience in Sports or Entertainment is now on the cutting edge of where our culture is being created, truly a God sized story in the making.
	Pamela Carter-Gilbert Pamela has a vast background in Christian media and brings more than 20 years of experience to her career. She has produced her first Hollywood feature film, "Forevermore" which is a biographical feature about Texas Death Row Inmate, Karla Faye Tucker. She recently won a gold award at the 2003 Houston Film Festival for best documentary that she produced about her father, Colby Carter. For 18 years, Pamela produced and hosted, "Get in Shape with Pamela Carter", an internationally aired talk and fitness program on Trinity Broadcasting Network. She also co-produced and hosted "Fit for Life", a national fitness talk program out of Hollywood, CA aired on Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) which included many celebrity guest interviews.
	Patricia King, XP Acting School, President Patricia is a passionate, prophetic personality who is the host and a producer of Extreme Prophetic Television. She has had over 25 years of background as a Christian minister in conference speaking, prophetic service, church leadership, and television & radio appearances. Patricia is an author of books, booklets and manuals and has produced many informative resources through the medias of tapes, videos, CDs and DVDs. Her reputation in the Christian community is world-renowned. You will find her to be sincere, genuine, generous, honest, and real.
	Paul Huber Paul Huber worked in film, television and online media since 2001. After working on the David Cunningham film "To End All Wars" under Director of Photography Greg Gardner, Paul received an MBA and Master of Arts in Directing on the east coast to better integrate both the art and business aspects of the entertainment industry. While studying, he acted along side Dennis Quaid in the Miramax film "Smart People" and continued working on shorts, commercials and independents on both sides of the camera.
	Randy Demain Preaching the gospel for over 25 years, Randy has served as pastor, teacher, and church planter. For the past several years, he has traveled full time as an Apostolic Revivalist. Randy regularly conducts harvest and healing crusades, training events, and speaks at conferences worldwide. He will also be featured in an upcoming documentary titled "City Of Angels" produced by Tentmaker Film Company about the rising Nephilim Agenda in our land.
	Robert John Grasseschi Robert John Grasseschi just completed the first full time XP Acting Course through XP Media and will be competing in the Actors/Models and Talent for Christ Competition in Orlando, Florida in July 2010. His achievements in the entertainment industry include being on the second team in the Castaway movie and rehearsing with Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt under the direction of Robert Zemeckis. The CBS Morning Show featured Robert in a fitness segment. He did runway fashion with Alfred Dunhill, Hong Kong and Reebok. Numerous national and international advertisements have spotlighted him throughout his career. These advertisements have included Pepsi and various other corporations. However, none of these worldly achievements gave Robert any satisfaction or sense of freedom. True freedom was not revealed to Robert until April 2007 when he received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
	Scott Lairson - Instructor and Coach - XP Acting Scott Lairson has worked as a casting director in Hollywood for years. His projects have included Emmy Award winning NYPD Blue and various other Steven Bochco Productions such as “Brooklyn South,” “City of Angels,” “NYPD 2069,” “Marriage,” “Philly” and “Blind Justice.” He also worked on “Desperate Housewives,” “Ghost Whisperer,” and many feature and independent films. He is experienced in working in management positions with talent and modeling agencies. In addition, Scott worked for 3½ years in the music industry. His passion is to see the television and film industry filled with the life and light of the Kingdom of God.
	Scott MacLeod Scott is a musician, songwriter, producer, Pastor and an international author and speaker. Scott moved from Canada in 1986 to NashvilleTN where he worked in the Christian Music Industry full-time until 1994. Unsatisfied with the direction of Christian music industry was heading he and some of his music peers began to seek the lord in a Thursday night men’s prayer gathering. There they were challenged by the Words of Jesus to begin to “give to those who cannot repay.” As the outreaches to the poor and the lost grew, and so did a vision which evolved into a nonprofit ministry MacLeod founded and presently directs.,www.provisioninternational.com. Scott has a vision to mobilize the creative community for compassion and justice and to see a second Renaissance – the rebirth of music and arts for God’s glory and for global Harvest. He is the author of a book/vision called Snakes in the Lobby that has been translated into ten languages and is instrumental in setting many musicians/artists free from the pitfalls that he endured as a young musician in Nashville. MacLeod founded and presently directs Thunder School in downtown Nashville -- a school equipping creative evangelists and releases musicianaries for the Harvest. He also founded and leads a music group called Harvest Sound.
	Seth Zielicke Seth is a church consultant who has been preaching for over 15 years, has been a business owner for 7 years and has been working in Hollywood for the past 2 years. He studied acting under the gentleman who has coached and worked with Leonardo DiCaprio, Hillary Swank, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jim Carrey, Tobey Maguire, Helen Hunt, Robert De Niro and many other celebrities. Seth is also an ordained minister and is doing his PhD on the Azusa Street Revival.
	Shawn Bolz Shawn has written two books: The Throne Room Company, and Keys to Heavens Economy, An Angelic Visitation from the Minister of Finance. He has also written articles for Streams AWE Magazine, the Elijah List, Morning Star Journal, Voice of Today Magazine, and WhiteDove Ministries monthly online newsletter from 2003-2006, and many other Christian publications. He has traveled across denominations, cities, countries, and age gaps on thousands of destinations. The ministry has taken him throughout Europe, South America, Canada, and the United States. He has also made television appearances on Daystar, TBN, The Miracle Channel, Extreme Prophetic, and others. Shawn and one of the Expression58 leaders: Sally Robson, also launched an hour long daily radio show in 2008 called: Your Life with Shawn & Sally on Hosanna Broadcasting Network. He loves being a pastor and loving his church. Shawn has a burning heart to see the entertainment industry and the creative arts come into a revival and has been influencing believers who are in performing arts for many years. He is currently working on television and movie projects. He currently resides in Hollywood, California.
	Shirley Ross - Instructor and Coach - XP Media and DOXA 512 Shirley began her entertainment career acting in commercials and films. She later moved into directing and producing in Los Angeles. Shirley studied acting under coaches Howard Fine and Molli Benson, and studied directing at UCLA in Los Angeles while working with the Academy Award winning special effects team ADI on films such as “Alien 3,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Wolf” with Mike Nichols. She moved “behind the scenes” as a studio development executive with the sale of one her original television pilots to MGM Studios. Shirley is currently the producer/director of “Extreme Prophetic with Patricia King” as well as co-founder and executive creative director of XPmedia.com
	Sondra Martin-Hicks - Hartstone Pictures and Winds of Fire Entertainment Sondra Martin-Hicks is the founder/CEO of HeartStone Pictures, a new distribution company for God honoring films. Their recent release of Furious Love made history when the film premiered in 23 countries ALL on the same day! She has been an award winning filmmaker for over 26 years. She began her career in the industrial film market; clients included Fortune 500 companies such as Shell Oil, DuPont, Ford Motor Co., as well as international companies. Her films have been translated into a dozen languages and are distributed in over thirty countries. She formed Winds of Fire Entertainment, a 501 (C) 3, in 2006 to produce true stories that inspire and enlighten. She is the recipient of many awards including a Platinum from the 2008 WorldFest Film Festival for her documentary on troubled teens. She is currently working on a feature film called Aunt Ruby: Under the Deborah Tree.
	Stacey Campbell For almost three decades, Wesley and Stacey have given themselves in service to the Body of Christ in a variety of capacities, including church planting, pastoring for over 20 years, prophetic ministry and preaching in many different denominations around the world. They have started an organization called Be A Hero, whose purpose is to promote the cause of children at risk and alleviate the suffering of the poor (www.beahero.org). They founded and convene the Candian Prophetic Council, are on the Board of "The Call Nashville" and partner together with many ministries to see the kingdom of God advanced on the earth.
	Stacey Spencer Stacey Spencer an Inspirational Speaker, Executive Producer, and a Mentor for Youth. She is the founder of Teen Tyme Productions, Incorporated, a non-profit organization established in 1999 under the inspiration of General Colin Powell’s “America’s Promise”. Teen Tyme tackles the issues concerning the lack of Positive Programming on television for teens. She is also the developer of the “Seminar of Hope”, an intervention program designed to stamp out juvenile delinquency in Florida, and one day - across the nation. She has completed contract assignments on behalf of the Department of Education, and the FBI’s Youth Outreach Program, both in Washington, DC. In 2006, she relocated her office and Teen Tyme Productions from Kentucky to Florida to continue her work as Producer and Host of the “Just Teens” TV Show. Just Teens currently airs on Brighthouse Cable, Knology Cable, and Verizon Vios in Florida. She was formerly named by Ebony Magazine as one of the “Top Super Singles” in the country!
	Stephen Wistar - Instructor - XP Acting Stephen Wistar has written numerous, screenplays, novels, and story treatments during his prolific career in the entertainment industry. He has also worked as a film production assistant, actor, writer, and film critic. He now shares his wealth of screenwriting knowledge and industry experience as a respected writing teacher and coach.
	Susan Slivestri Susan Silvestri’s biggest claim to fame is dancing in the trash dump in Mozambique Africa. After graduating from NIU with a degree in Theatre/Dance and Journalism she co-founded a gymnastics academy and coached Olympic level gymnasts for 18 yrs. She taught dance and choreographed routines for gymnasts all over the country. During that time she continued performing with and choreographing for various dance companies and musicals, including The Glory of Christmas. She also danced and choreographed for music videos and film. She has done dance workshops all over the world, including Africa and India. She taught at the mission school for Iris Ministries in Mozambique where her perspective on performing and dance was radically changed! Susan is also a union actress and continues to use her skills for both secular and Christian media. She was blessed with a wonderful son and a beautiful daughter who is also an actress and dancer. She currently lives in Hollywood and besides dancing and acting, runs a pilates studio at a dance center. She loves to empower others toward freedom of movement and expression of the spirit and soul through the body. As Eric Liddell felt about running, she feels about dance…“When I dance I feel God’s pleasure.”
	Dr. Ted Beahr Dr. Baehr is the Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission and author of over 15 books. Dr. Baehr has also been featured on television shows as diverse as Oprah, Fox News, Entertainment Tonight, and The 700 Club. At the same time, his opinions are featured in major newspapers and magazines throughout the United States, including Time Magazine, USA Today, Washington Post, and U.S. News and World Report and he writes a syndicated column for 29 publications nationwide. Dr. Baehr also lectures, teaches and preaches throughout the world. Presently, Ted serves on the board or board of advisors of more than 20 organizations, including the Religious Hertiage of America, National Religious Broadcasters, the American Theater of Actors, and the Theological Summit Conference. Dr. Baehr’s accomplishments within film & television are impressive and include an Emmy Ward for an animated, televised version of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia. To quote from Ted’s bio, his mission is “to redeem the values of the media…so that together we can build a more civilized culture of faith and values.”
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