Dr. Mark Jobe, Moody Bible Institute’s tenth President, is the founding pastor of New Life Community Church, a multiple-campus ministry in Chicago. In 2005, Dr. Jobe founded New Life Centers that provide programs for such issues as gang violence, unemployment, and teen pregnancy. He is also the author of Unstuck:...
Joe Stowell has held pastorates in the mid west and has served in presidential roles at the Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University. He presently serves as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President at Moody. He is the author of several books including Simply Jesus, The Weight of...
Tim Sisk grew up in Japan as a missionary kid and then as an adult served in Church planting and theological education in Japan and Bolivia. He received a BA at Tennessee Temple University, a ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary, and DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. Currently, he is a...
Week 2: July 1-5 Swing, shuffle, and volley your way through the week as you improve your technique and strength. Play singles or doubles mini-matches to show off what you’ve learned by the end of the week. Location: Maranatha Tennis Courts Lead by: Maranatha Coaches: Tanner Evans and Shellie Salazar...
A former Walk Thru the Bible seminar instructor, chaplain of the Atlanta Braves, and founder/president of Winning with Encouragement Ministries, Walt Wiley speaks and teaches regularly in various settings. His style is motivational, inspirational, Biblical, practical and peppered with lots of humor. Walt and his wife Patti live in Charlotte, NC,...
Dr. Eric Moore is a Professor of the Applied Theology Department at Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan. He is also the Pastor and co-founder of Tree of Life Bible Fellowship church located in Royal Oak, Michigan. Along with his weekly teaching and preaching duties, Eric speaks regularly at local churches, venues and...
Final Harvest is a group of women sold out to the call of Christ. Through their ministry in song, God binds the broken hearted, delivers the captives that are bound and heals those who are wounded. Their vocalists are: Pamela Sandberg, Lacy Burdick and Pamela Warren. Marilyn Turpyn runs sound. They...
Week 3: July 8-12 Improve your skills and even learn new ones with the help of some of the top coaches around. You’ll work on foot, skills, passing, shooting, and general agility and game awareness to make you the most well-rounded player you can be. Location: Ross Park Sailor Soccer...
WOMEN OF MARANATHA FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON JULY 10 FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ALL AGES Join us for this annual event to hear an inspiring message from noted Christian author, speaker, and musician, Katie M. Reid. Author of the books “Made Like Martha” and “A Very Bavarian Christmas,” Katie is also...
Rod VanSolkema is the founding and senior pastor at Crossroads Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is also the founder of Ancient Path Study Tours.  In addition to being very invested in the local church and its mission, Rod is extremely passionate about bringing people to the lands of the...
Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. Philip holds a B.A in Pre-Seminary Bible from Cedarville University (’04) and a Th.M. in Pastoral Leadership and New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary (’10). His wife, Krista, also holds a B.A. from Cedarville University and a Th.M. degree from...
Theater for the Thirsty is husband and wife duo Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble who have a passion for creating and performing original works. They’ve been sharing their entertaining, imaginative and soul stirring brand of theater throughout the country for the past twenty three years. They portray over 100 different characters...
This will be a can’t miss event of teaching, worship, and fellowship! Featured speakers are Alisa Childers, a former CCM recording artist and author of the book “Your Truth and Other Lies,” and Gretchen Rought, a women's ministry leader, and the co-founder of TACTICA Ministries.
Rob married Amy in 1994 and they have been blessed with 7 children, and two grandchildren. His most important ministry is loving his wife and leading his children to know God and love Him. He attended Wheaton College, then completed an MA in theology at Wheaton College Graduate School, an...
Dr. Andrew M. Davis is the senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Durham, NC and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He holds a BSME from MIT, a MDIV from Gordon-Conwell, and a Ph.D. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a visiting professor of church history...
JJ writes thoughtful intimate songs that feel like a balm for the soul. Her soothing voice and inspiring melodies blend with poignant lyrics to stir the hearts of listeners of all ages.Heller and her husband, Dave, work creatively together co-writing and recording her songs. After 20 years making music full-time,...
Founders Day is an occasion dedicated to honoring Maranatha's journey and to rejoice in all that our Lord, Jesus Christ has done through the years. Dating back to 1936, when Dr. Savage embarked on a journey of faith, our commitment has endured, carrying us into the 21st century. Because of...
Week 5: July 22-26 One of our most popular camps, athletes keep coming back for a week of well-coached, on-contact touch football. You will see yourself improving your agility, strength, passing, and catching. Location: Mona Shores High School Practice Field Lead by: FCA Coaches: Tom Creuger, Adam Gonzaga, Leonard Haynes...
Week 5: July 22-26 Using both indoor and outdoor court space, you’ll work on drills to make you a better passer, hitter, setter, and server. By the end of the week, you’ll be ready for a scrimmage to show off your improved techniques. Location: Maranatha Gymnasium Lead by: FCA Coaches:...
Charles Price is Minister at Large with The Peoples Church, Toronto, Canada, where he was Lead Pastor from 2001 to 2016. The weekly congregation doubled to over 4000 attending each Sunday during his time there. Originally from England, he grew up in Herefordshire and for many years he was involved...
Since 2013, Brady has served as the lead teaching pastor of Keystone Community Church in Ada, Michigan. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and hold a Master of Divinity degree from Western Theological Seminary  He is passionate about communicating the story of God in a way that...
Building on nearly thirty years as a singer and entertainer, performing thousands of shows from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center, Charles Billingsley is ready to take a new turn in his storied career. His latest solo offering, The Shadow of Your Smile, is a big-hearted, show-stopping collection drawing from the hits of...
Week 6: July 29-August 2 Throughout the week, you’ll focus on technique and more as you train with an excellent coaching staff. Pickleball Camp is open to 10 and older! Location: Maranatha Pickleball Courts Lead by: Larrin Flint, Pete McCarty SOLD OUT
Steve has served as senior pastor of Bethel Church in NW Indiana/Chicagoland since 1997. His ministry passions include expository preaching, the doctrines of grace, helping the church engage its culture, and the beauty of God. He often speaks in contexts outside of Bethel, is a council member of The Gospel...
George Murray is a missionary at heart. He and his wife, Annette, along with their four children, were engaged in pioneer evangelism and church planting for 13 years in the spiritually needy country of Italy. For the next 17 years, he directed two missionary organizations: Bible Christian Union (330 missionaries...
With faith-filled and passionate lyrics, their memorable melodies and soaring harmonies have inspired generations to live boldly and keep God’s love as the foundation of their lives.
