Friday, October 13, 2006
Next Step Staff
You will have a unique opportunity to not only learn, but build friendships with a number of unique, successful, creative ministry-minded leaders. This year's staff include these noteworthy clowns:
Jeff McMullen - Jeff toured with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus. Noting his incredible abilities in performance, clown technique and creativity, Jeff was hired as a RB&BB trainer for the Gold Unit of their circus in Asia. Jeff climbed to the top of the entertainment industry when he was offered his own theater at a major theme park. Jeff also worked for many years as a well-known costumed character for a popular restaurant chain. (Wanna guess which one?) Jeff is a regular staff member at the notable UW-LaCrosse Clown Camp. Jeff works as a professional motivational speaker for businesses and corporations, while running his family's karate school in Wisconsin, and continuing to perform. Jeff has incredible insights into making clown connections with audiences and building strong entertainment value into performances. For more information on Jeff's current endeavors go to http://www.jeffmcmullen.com/
Brenda Marshall - Brenda lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She is a full-time clown, wife, momma and grandmother! (shhhhhhhhhhh...) Brenda performs 100's of programs a year, primarily for churches. She is very active in the Clowns of America, International organization, having served as a past president. She is known for her caring heart as she performs for just a few while on a missions trip, or in front of a congregation of hundreds. She has served on the staffs of almost every major clown conference in the U.S. Brenda Marshall has been sharing the gospel with children of all ages as 'Flower the Clown' since 1981. Her book, 'Sharing God's Love Through Laughter ? A Guide to Christian Clowning,' was written to encourage others in this unique ministry. Brenda has performed internationally and was the leader of the first People to People delegation of clowns to visit China. Providing insights from a multi-varied background, Brenda is always a favorite.
Randy Christensen - Randy serves as the host of "The Next Step" workshop. Having started clowning in 1980, Randy has spent years honing his craft. Recognized, not only in clown ministry, but in clowning in general, Randy has been a featured performer at the International Clown Hall of Fame, the World Clown Association Convention, and the International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention. For more info. on Randy go to www.RandysInfo.com
Along with learning from these three instructors, you will have opportunity to rub shoulders with other attendees throughout the course of the five days. Each lunch is a family-style meal on site at the church. Many clowns are able to share their lives, challenges, insights, and encouragement during the Next Step. We all come to learn. We all come to grow.
Come join us at the Next Step! Registrations are starting to come in, so I encourage you to reserve your place now by sending $100. You can pay the rest when you arrive in March.
Keep on clowning For Christ!
Jeff McMullen - Jeff toured with the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus. Noting his incredible abilities in performance, clown technique and creativity, Jeff was hired as a RB&BB trainer for the Gold Unit of their circus in Asia. Jeff climbed to the top of the entertainment industry when he was offered his own theater at a major theme park. Jeff also worked for many years as a well-known costumed character for a popular restaurant chain. (Wanna guess which one?) Jeff is a regular staff member at the notable UW-LaCrosse Clown Camp. Jeff works as a professional motivational speaker for businesses and corporations, while running his family's karate school in Wisconsin, and continuing to perform. Jeff has incredible insights into making clown connections with audiences and building strong entertainment value into performances. For more information on Jeff's current endeavors go to http://www.jeffmcmullen.com/
Brenda Marshall - Brenda lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She is a full-time clown, wife, momma and grandmother! (shhhhhhhhhhh...) Brenda performs 100's of programs a year, primarily for churches. She is very active in the Clowns of America, International organization, having served as a past president. She is known for her caring heart as she performs for just a few while on a missions trip, or in front of a congregation of hundreds. She has served on the staffs of almost every major clown conference in the U.S. Brenda Marshall has been sharing the gospel with children of all ages as 'Flower the Clown' since 1981. Her book, 'Sharing God's Love Through Laughter ? A Guide to Christian Clowning,' was written to encourage others in this unique ministry. Brenda has performed internationally and was the leader of the first People to People delegation of clowns to visit China. Providing insights from a multi-varied background, Brenda is always a favorite.
Randy Christensen - Randy serves as the host of "The Next Step" workshop. Having started clowning in 1980, Randy has spent years honing his craft. Recognized, not only in clown ministry, but in clowning in general, Randy has been a featured performer at the International Clown Hall of Fame, the World Clown Association Convention, and the International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention. For more info. on Randy go to www.RandysInfo.com
Along with learning from these three instructors, you will have opportunity to rub shoulders with other attendees throughout the course of the five days. Each lunch is a family-style meal on site at the church. Many clowns are able to share their lives, challenges, insights, and encouragement during the Next Step. We all come to learn. We all come to grow.
Come join us at the Next Step! Registrations are starting to come in, so I encourage you to reserve your place now by sending $100. You can pay the rest when you arrive in March.
Keep on clowning For Christ!
