| General Session Speakers |
John Ortberg
John Ortberg, is passionate about "spiritual formation," which is how people become more like Jesus. His teaching brings Scripture alive and invariably includes practical applications and warm humor. John is the author of many books, including "If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" and "The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Growth for Ordinary People", and his latest book, "Faith & Doubt". He has also contributed to many other books and periodicals. Presently he serves as the Pastor at Menlo Park Presbyterian Church in Menlo Park.
For more biographical information visit the bio page at www.johnortberg.com.
Luis Palau
World evangelist and author Luis Palau (loo-EES puh-LAOW) and his ministry have shared the Gospel with more than 1 billion people through evangelistic events and media. He has spoken in person to more than 25 million people in 72 countries with more than 1 million registered decisions for Jesus Christ. His radio broadcasts in both English and Spanish are heard by millions more on over 2,600 radio stations in 42 countries. His outstanding and significant contribution to the field of Christian communications was recognized in 2008 with the National Religious Broadcasters William Ward Ayer Distinguished Service Award.
Mr. Palau has authored close to 50 books and countless articles on issues of faith, and has counseled with business and political leaders and heads of state around the world. Luis Palau festivals have produced some of the largest audiences ever recorded in cities from south Florida to South America.
His ministry also includes the Next Generation Alliance®, created to grow and nurture partner evangelists, and the Livin It® Alliance, which uses action sport ministries, film and video to reach young people for Christ. His latest book, A Friendly Dialogue Between an Atheist and a Christian, quickly became a bestseller in China and released in the United States in February, 2008.
Luis and his wife, Pat, live in Portland, Oregon, where they have eleven grandchildren and four sons, three of whom are actively involved with the ministry.
John Teter
John Teter is senior pastor of Fountain of Life Covenant Church in Long Beach, California. He formerly served with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for ten years at USC, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Compton College. John is a Bible expositor, evangelistic preacher and author of two books, Get the Word Out and Jesus & the Hip Hop Prophets (co-authored with Alex Gee). John and his wife, Becky live in Long Beach with their daughter Joy.

