Speakers
Barbara Francis
Barbara Francis is a dynamic Bible teacher and author whose conversational style, humor, and stories leave audiences feeling as if she is speaking personally to them. She communicates God’s truth and grace no matter where the individuals are in their spiritual journey. Whether she speaks to questioning high school or college students, women during a retreat, or leaders overseas, God speaks through Barbara in a life-changing way.
Darryl Smith
Darryl Lamar Smith was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He graduated from Kirkman High School in1983 and served in the US Army for three years. God saved him in 1991; he was licensed to preach in 1992 and ordained in 1994. He has been on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ since 1996, working with high school students at Howard High School in Chattanooga. For six years, he served as Chattanooga’s City Director, and the Southeast Regional Director for three years. In the summer of 2006, Campus Crusade chose Darryl as the Executive Director for Student Venture. They moved to Campus Crusade’s headquarters in Orlando in May, 2007.
Darryl speaks to high school students, college students and adults across the country. Darryl is married to Gwen and has three children.
Greg Speck
Greg Speck is an exceptional communicator whose humorous sketches and true-to-life illustrations captivate audiences of all ages. He has a deep understanding of the problems facing today’s teens and identifies easily with youth, capturing their imaginations and hearts while helping them understand God’s Word. Greg currently serves as the youth and family communicator at Bethel University and is the author of two books: Sex, It’s Worth Waiting For and Living for Jesus When the Party’s Over.
Justin Christopher
Justin Christopher became a Christian while in high school through the ministry of Student Venture. It was during a Student Venture prayer conference, just like "it's Time!", that God began to call him into a life of full-time ministry. Justin says, "I left that conference with a completely new vision for life, to live for Jesus, and call others to revival on my campus." From that point on, God used him powerfully as a Student Venture student leader. Justin shared his faith with classmates, and led Bible studies and prayer times for his friends. God also allowed him to go overseas as part of several Student Venture mission trips. After graduation, he attended the University of Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications.
During college, he and Jeremy Story began uniting various campus ministries in prayer and mission. Together, after graduation, they started Campus Renewal Ministries at the University of Texas. Justin has served as the director of CRM at UT ever since. He gives leadership to one of the most unique campus-reaching effort of our generation. His recently authored "Campus Renewal-A Practical Plan For Uniting Campus Ministries In Prayer & Mission" that chronicles many of the amazing things he has seen God do during his time with CRM.
Justin “bleeds orange,” as evidenced by commitment to develop CRM's movement over the last fifteen years, and as evidenced by the fact that you will find him attending UT sporting events more often than not. Justin and his wife, Brenda, have been married since 2001. They share their Austin home with Leon, their black cat, and Lou, their 220 pound English Mastiff.
Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson is a dynamic speaker and author who combines a zest for life and people. Nancy has over 30 years of ministry experience. As a result, she clearly communicates with conviction and compassion to this generation. For 25 years, Nancy served as Associate National Director of Student Venture, the high school and junior high outreach of Campus Crusade for Christ International. She now serves as Global Ambassador with StoryRunners, a mission of Campus Crusade for Christ to unreached people groups.
Sammy Tippit
Sammy Tippit has been a leading voice among Christians worldwide during the last few decades. Sammy has shared the gospel with millions in more than 80 countries. He has brought God's message of peace to war-torn Burundi, met with government and religious leaders shortly after the attempted genocide in Rwanda, and brought hope to persecuted believers in the former Soviet-bloc nations.
In 2007 Sammy was diagnosed with cancer. Prior to surgery, God spoke to his heart to fulfill a life-long dream of running the course of the original Greek marathon. He lost 60 pounds, and ran the "Athens Classic Marathon" in 2008, experiencing a great spiritual renewal. One year later, he won the 400 meters at the Texas Senior Games. Don't miss his new book, "The Race" that explores a lifetime of lessons that can help you run the race God has marked out for you with perseverance! Today, by God's grace, Sammy is cancer free as he resides with his wife, Tex, in San Antonio, Texas.
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