Kanakuk Kamps

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Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of LiveChurch.tv. Meeting in multiple locations around the United States, and globally at Church Online, LiveChurch.tv is known for the innovative use of technology to spread the Gospel.

With a passion for service the Church and partnering to reach people for Christ, LifeChurch.tv develops and shares resources and applications with churches worldwide.

Craig, his wife, Amy, and their six children live in the Edmond, Oklahoma, area where LifeChurch.tv begain in 1996. He speaks at conferences worldwide and has written several books, including his recent release: The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist.

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Tim Kimmel is one of America’s top advocates speaking for the family today. He is the Executive Director of Family Matters, whose goal is to equip families for every age and stage of life. He often conducts “Raising Truly Great Kids Conferences” across the country. In addition to speaking he has authored several books including Raising Kids For True Greatness, Grace-Based Parenting, Why Christian Kids Rebel, Homegrown Heroes and Surviving Life in the Fast Lane.

One of six children, Tim learned early the importance of family unity. He and his wife, Darcy, live in Phoenix and now have four children (three married) and an increasing number of grandchildren.

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Shawn received his doctoral degree in counseling and psychology from the University of North Texas, where he specialized in marriage and family therapy. Even with all this education, Shawn really didn't know anything about relationships until he met his wife, Christina. Fortunately, she frequently joins him in speaking engagements or at least reviews his notes before every appearance. Shawn and Christina have four wonderful children: Taylor, age 9; Cade, age 6; Avery (with the Lord); and Cody (just arrived).

Passionate about his relationships with God and his family, Shawn loves sharing how people can experience fulfillment and joy in their family and life. Whether he's leading retreats, speaking at conferences, or appearing on television and radio broadcasts, Shawn's humor, enthusiasm, and wisdom help him connect with his audience.

Before joining WinShape, Shawn was the Director of Training for the Smalley Relationship Center, founded by Gary Smalley. His duties there included training marriage leaders, leading retreats, and counseling couples.

Shawn is now Director of WinShape Foundation’s Marriage and Family Division.

Topic: The University for Great Marriages and Families

Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg are award-winning authors, popular radio hosts of a nationally syndicated daily radio program, and beloved marriage conference speakers. Together, the Rosbergs are co-founders of the national ministry, America’s Family Coaches, and directly address the needs of marriages today with remarkable insight and Biblical truth.

The Rosbergs have written over a dozen prominent marriage family resources and DVD series and have conducted conferences on marriage and family relationships nationally for over twenty years.

Married over 30 years, Gary and Barb have two married daughters and five grandchildren.

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Mark is a teaching pastor at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest AR. He also speaks at FamilyLife's national marriage conferences, as well as various family camps and men's retreats. He is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and Trinity Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Lisa, live in Rogers, AR with their 2 daughters and 3 sons. Mark enjoys time with his family, reading, and cycling.

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Ted Cunningham is the founding pastor of Woodland Hills Family Church in Branson, Missouri, planted in 2002. Ted is a speaker for the Smalley Relationship Center and speaks with Gary Smalley at his national I Promise Conference. Ted has co-authored three books with Dr. Smalley including The Language of Sex and From Anger to Intimacy. He is a graduate of Liberty University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Married for twelve years to his wife, Amy, they have two children, Corynn and Carson. They love living in Branson and they would choose K-Kauai over Oahu, Maui or Kauai anyday!

Topic: Igniting Your Marriage

Mark Connelly is the Senior Pastor of Mission Community Church in Gilbert, Arizona, a fast growing mega church that has more than tripled in size under his leadership. Mark is also co-founder of Twoignite, a revolutionary new church based marriage ministry. He has a business degree from the University of Maryland and spent 14 years in management with General Mills. He has a Masters from Capital Bible Seminary and another Masters from Chesapeake Theological Seminary. After seminary, Mark and Kay moved to Iowa and pastored Harmony Bible Church, which doubled in size under his leadership. After seven years in Iowa, Mark and Kay moved to the Phoenix area where Mark currently pastors at Mission Community Church, a leader in church-based justice ministries. Mark is also the founder and President of Vision Abolition, an organization devoted to the rescue and restoration of girls from sex trafficking.

Mark and Kay met at the University of Maryland while playing ultimate Frisbee and married in 1984. They have two grown children, Luke and Naomi. Kay is a flight attendant and resident sports fanatic in the Connelly house.

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Dr. Greg Smalley earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds two masters degrees: One is in counseling psychology from Denver Seminary and one is in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology.

Dr. Smalley is the director of Church Relationship Ministries for the Center for Relationship Enrichment on the campus of John Brown University. He is also an assistant professor of marriage and family studies at John Brown University.

Dr. Smalley is the founder and board member of the National Institute of Marriage, a marriage ministry located in Branson, Missouri.

Dr. Smalley specializes in working with couples in crisis or who are on the brink of divorce. Dr. Smalley also helps lead marriage seminars around the world and helps train pastors, professionals and lay leaders on how to effectively work with married couples.

He has appeared on both television and radio programs, including Focus on the Family and Hour of Power. He is the author or co-author of eight books including The DNA of Relationships for Couples, The Marriage You've Always Dreamed Of, The DNA of Relationships, The DNA of Parent and Teen Relationships, Men’s Relational Toolbox, Life Lines: Communicating with Your Teen, Winning Your Wife Back, and Winning Your Husband Back.

Greg, his wife Erin, two daughters, Taylor and Maddy, and son, Garrison, live in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

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Todd is the pastor of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, one of the most innovative and exciting new churches in America. He and his wife, Alex, are busy investing in the lives of their six kids. Though he is a much sought after speaker/teacher at conferences and camps around the country, he currently says no much more than yes. He is a coach more than a conference speaker, and would rather be a better Dad and faithful husband at home than a hero and leader on the road. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and Dallas Theological Seminary. Todd has extensive experience in both church and para-church ministry, having served on Young Life and K-Life staff as well as serving 10 years at Kanakuk where he last served as Assistant Director at K-2. Since leaving Kanakuk in 1990, Todd has been in the local church diligently leading and serving.

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Rene Schlaepfer is a former broadcaster whose voice may be familiar from the internationally syndicated program "The Story Behind The Song", from his morning show on a contemporary Christian radio network, or from national ad campaigns for products such as Tyndale House's "The Book".  He is currently pastor of Twin Lakes Church, an innovative 3500-member congregation near Santa Cruz, California that has been featured in Leadership magazine, Rev magazine, James Dobson's Family News in Focus, and many more.  Rene joins us with his wife Laurie (a popular comparative religions teacher in her own right) and their three children.

Topic: On the Right Team

Ken is married to his high school sweetheart and has two grown kids and five grandkids. He is a graduate of Baylor University and Southern Seminary, Mississippi State University. He has been a pastor and teacher for over fifty years (started at 16) and is currently Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Wauchula, Florida. Ken has been involved with athletics all his life, coaching high school, serving as chaplain for Bobby Bowden at FSU, and also served on staff at the University of South Carolina. He served on the National Board of Trustees for Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has been a speaker for Billy Graham Crusades and Men at the Cross. Ken’s latest book is Lessons from The Top. Ken enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife and grandchildren…

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Dr Rick Kingham is the Founder and President of The Center For Global Leadership. He is the former President of the National Coalition of Men’s Ministries, a coalition of over 85 national parachurch ministries and denominations, representing over 200,000 churches in America. He is the former Pastor of the Overlake Christian Church in Seattle, one of the Northwest’s largest congregations, leading a staff team of over 130 Pastors and support staff. He also served as Executive Vice President of Promise Keepers, having been one of the founding board members. With 35 years of local and global experience as a lifecoach and developer of leaders, Dr Kingham is well equipped to serve Pastors and men in their anointed capacity. Rick and his wife Tracey reside in Redmond, WA. He has three adult children and 7 grandchildren.