Christian Expo
Apr 13, 2024
1:00pm - 6:00pm (Eastern)
The PJNET.tv studio is back on the road again for another celebration of Christian ministry!
There will be speakers at the top and bottom of each hour to inspire and challenge you to take the next step in your personal ministry. Between speakers, you'll be able to visit
and fellowship with exhibitors such as Christian authors who will personally sign their book for you. There will also be ministry representatives to share with you how
you can get involved. Best of all, admission is free!
Would you like to be an exhibitor? There's no charge, but availability is limited. Contact us right away if you're interested.
Speakers
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Welcome and Invocation - Steve Owenby is Senior Pastor at Westport Baptist Church. Steve grew up in the Knoxville, TN area. It was during his senior year in high school that he sensed the call of God on his life to be a pastor. After high school he served in the U.S. Air Force before attending Liberty University and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. While there he earned a degree in Pastoral Theology and went on to earn a masters degree in Religion and his Master of Divinity. He has also earned his certification in Biblical Counseling. WestPort.church/staff |
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Jimmy MacPhee is an ordained minister, the Executive Director of On The Rock Ministries, and a returning citizen from a 45-year prison journey, who believes his calling as a missionary is to GO and bring Jesus's hope of the gospel to all the people. OnTheRockJimmy.org |
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Dr. David Curtis is the founder and executive director of EyeDocInABox.com. He sold his eye practice, freeing up more time to continue his world travels to conduct eye clinics and training lay people to carry out the clinics in his absence. His goal is to multiply himself, empowering others to bring the healing power of sight and the gospel of Jesus Christ to countless individuals. |
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Debbie Presnell's career has spanned four decades of teaching - from elementary school to higher education, where she trained future teachers. She is a published author of four books, national speaker, and Bible study teacher. She is also the United States spokesperson for Mukti Mission in India where she partners with Mukti Mission US to bring hope, healing, and life to women and children of India. DebbiePresnell.com |
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Gene Burgess has been married to his high school sweetheart since 1978. They have five children. He is an Author and an Inspirational and Motivational Speaker. His book, 21 T's to a Triumphant Life was written for young adults who are searching for their Target (dream). |
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Feed the Hunger helps people to engage the hunger within them to make a difference for eternity. We help people satisfy this craving by giving them an opportunity to feed the spiritual, emotional, and physical hunger in needy children. FeedTheHunger.org |
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To Be Announced |
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Open Mic |
Exhibitors
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Tanya Sparks Belvin is a retired middle school teacher, with thirty-two years of experience. Her passion is serving the Lord, reading, writing, and entertaining her seven grandchildren. The Resurrection Project is her debut novel. Sale proceeds of The Resurrection Project will be donated to Operation Underground Railroad and Tim Tebow's UnKnown organization fighting against child trafficking as highlighted in The Sound of Freedom. |
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Dr. David Curtis is the founder and executive director of EyeDocInABox.com. He sold his eye practice, freeing up more time to continue his world travels to conduct eye clinics and training lay people to carry out the clinics in his absence. His goal is to multiply himself, empowering others to bring the healing power of sight and the gospel of Jesus Christ to countless individuals. |
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Debbie Presnell's career has spanned four decades of teaching - from elementary school to higher education, where she trained future teachers. She is a published author of four books, national speaker, and Bible study teacher. She is also the United States spokesperson for Mukti Mission in India where she partners with Mukti Mission US to bring hope, healing, and life to women and children of India. DebbiePresnell.com |
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Katherine Pasour is an author, teacher, speaker, and advocate for wellness. She has a passion for service and seeks to nurture others on their journey to achieve and maintain better health. Her Bible studies and blog focus on developing a closer relationship with Jesus and making lifestyle choices for a healthier and happier life in service to our Lord and Savior. KatherinePasour.com |
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Christy Lowman is a Christian author/illustrator who lives in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with her husband and children, her days are never boring! Christy enjoys creating, canning, painting, and growing flowers. Most of Christy's proceeds are donated to fight human trafficking. |
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Jimmy MacPhee is an ordained minister, the Executive Director of On The Rock Ministries, and a returning citizen from a 45-year prison journey, who believes his calling as a missionary is to GO and bring Jesus's hope of the gospel to all the people. OnTheRockJimmy.org |
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Gene Burgess has been married to his high school sweetheart since 1978. They have five children. He is an Author and an Inspirational and Motivational Speaker. His book, 21 T's to a Triumphant Life was written for young adults who are searching for their Target (dream). |
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Scott Schuler's sole purpose in his writing and teaching is to lead others to Jesus. He draws on his 30 years of walking with Jesus in his blogs, books, classes and seminars, which flow out of the wisdom and authority of years spent studying God's Word. Scott earned his MBA, a PhD in Christian Counseling, and completed the School of Biblical Studies in Kiev, Ukraine. His commitment to godly excellence has driven his successful twenty-eight-year professional career as a commercial property manager. ScottSchuler.org |
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Tina Yeager embraces audiences with spoken and written messages of encouragement. She is an author, speaker, podcaster and life coach who champions the message of Christ-centered esteem. Licensed as a counselor since 2005, she serves Word Weavers International, local student and women's ministries, and others. TinaYeager.com |
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Bobbie Frazier's love for Christ and sharing His love, has led her on this journey of writing. Her writing started with newspaper and magazine articles and then books. Bobbie is the co-founder of Prayer Pocket Ministry. The goal of Prayer Pocket Ministry is to use the prayer pockets as tools to transition each of us into the comforts of praying as a natural part of the day and a way to share with others. Sharing Jesus with others is her mission, doing it through writing and prayer is her passion BobbieFrazier.com. |
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Gail Cartee is a retired preschool teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education and a master's degree in general education. Gail writes family devotions on her blog. She is a contributor to Christian Children's Authors and Write 2 Ignite Blog. She is a contributing author to devotionals Penned from the Heart and The Mighty Pen. Gail has articles in Guardian Angel Kid's Magazine and Devo Kids. She is a conference facilitator for Write 2 Ignite Conference. Gail loves her new skill, painting with her watercolors. GailCartee.blogspot.com |
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Janet K Johnson is an award-winning author, speaker, pastor, and mentor in spiritual formation. Her passion is helping others draw closer to God in all of life's situations. She finds joy in the 'little things' of life and knows it is God's love that has sustained her on her life's journey. Janet is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, a Board member for Aldersgate Renewal Ministries, and an active member of the Blue Ridge Walk to Emmaus. JanetKJohnson.com |
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Felicia Burgess was born in Kentucky under adverse conditions. Life had left her with many scars. As a Christian author Felicia highlights them in her book Don't Hide the Scars. Felicia also shares the humorous true story of a minister's wife who doesn't fit the stereotype profile and how she manages to be a successful helpmeet to her husband in Ministry or Madness. She calls North Carolin home now. |
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Brad Simon is a Christian Author and Bible Teacher who has a unique blend of storytelling and Bible exposition and has shared God's Word for over forty-five years encouraging Christians to experience life with God more deeply, grow in their faith, and walk closer with the Lord. Brad is the founder and director of Christian Growth Ministry, working to encourage believers to mature in their walk with Christ, grow in their faith, and serve in ministry, all for the glory of God. ChristianGrowthMinistry.com |
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For over 20 years, Heartbeats Women's Center has helped more than 8,000 women dealing with unplanned pregnancies. Sharing the compassion of Christ to meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs. They share the truth about abortion and empower women to choose life for her unborn baby through services, counseling and abortion education. They offer every client the opportunity to pray and share the Gospel with those open to hearing. SupportHeartBeats.org |
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Jim Evans is part of the Ping Pong Fellowship, a ministry at Westport Baptist Church. They invite people in the community to play ping pong and fellowship and participate in a Bible study with prayer time. It's a wonderful outreach opportunity! |
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Cherrilynn Bisbano is an award-winning writer, editor, coach, speaker and local missionary. She is dedicated to helping writers fulfill their publishing dreams. Cherrilynn is a prayer warrior and would love to include you in her prayers. Cherrilynn loves to help you 'SHINE' for the Lord! CherrilynnBisbano.com |
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Andy Hollifield is a Christian, former Independent Missionary Baptist pastor, and author. He is the founder/director of H.O.P.E. Ministries in Candler, NC. It is primarily a food ministry, but provides backpacks, Easter baskets, and Christmas shoebox gifts to crisis pregnancy centers, domestic shelters, schools and other ministries. They participate in disaster relief and aid for unwed mothers and children. |
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Lynne Head earned an MS in counseling and operates her practice in Charlotte, NC. She and her husband served as church planters and since 2003 worked as counselors in member care with World Team, training and equipping missionaries. She is the author of Unfolding: Recovering Your Identity After Sexual Intrusion. As a victim of sexual molestation, Lynne desires to help others who have been victimized. She is a devotion writer for VineWords: Devotions and More, and contributing author to the devotional series Love Knots (Vine Words Publishing). LynneHead.com |
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Sandra Chambers is a wife, mother, former teacher, journalist and author. She is the author of a new children's devotional, an adult book on prayer, and a contributor to two other devotional books. She is the host of the Five-Minute Parenting Podcast. Her passion, whether writing or speaking, is to help adults and kids realize they are uniquely created by God for a purpose. Her bag of essentials includes a Bible, a camera, lots of dark chocolate and coffee. Sandra lives in coastal North Carolina. SandraKayChambers.com |
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Keith Poston is the director of The Hesed House of Hope, a non-profit organization and is currently the only homeless shelter in Lincoln County. With kindness, we blend our collective hearts as one to shelter and feed those in need. HesedHouseOfHope.com |
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From Chained to Changed! Jerry Duckworth represents Christsong Ministries. Through original songs, testimony, and teaching God's Word he speaks to the Incarcerated Church in a way that they understand. After 25 years in prison ministry, he is still going strong and opening a program to train others to do what he does. ChristSongMinistry.org |
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Ground 40 helps men transition back into the community from homelessness, addiction and incarceration. They facilitate this through discipleship and educating them on strong, biblical principles, through a practical three stage process. The Farm - The Ranch - The Home. Ground40.com |
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Kathryne Leach believes that Kingdom culture surpasses boring, legalistic religion. God's Kingdom is refreshingly good. Her life quest is to know God. She delights in pondering heavenly mysteries and helping others encounter the transforming presence of God the way Jesus remodeled her life after deep losses. Her newest release is Tattooed King, Unravelling the Mystery of Jesus. She is the author of Lion in my Garden: A Devotional Activity Journal and lives in the NC foothills with her husband. KathryneLeach.com |
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Feed the Hunger helps people to engage the hunger within them to make a difference for eternity. We help people satisfy this craving by giving them an opportunity to feed the spiritual, emotional, and physical hunger in needy children. FeedTheHunger.org |
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Bobby Norman has been a pastor for over 45 years and a student of the Word even longer. He is an expository of Biblical fiction that melds creative writing with the truth of God's word. Bobbys latest book is The Generations of Adam. He and his wife, Barbara, make their home in the foothills of North Carolina. They share three grown daughters and seven grandchildren |
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Jill Roman Lord is an award-winning Christian children's author of over 30 picture books, freelance writer and nurse anesthetist. She is changing the world one child at a time with books that remind children they are precious in God's eyes. It is her desire in her writing to draw children closer to Jesus and to provide books that parents (or grandparents or caregivers) can enjoy reading with the kids snuggled on their laps. JillRomanLord.com |
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Abby Keener is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations at Starboard Christian Academy. Have you ever considered that there might be a different way to approach education and learning? Starboard is a Christian school where professional elementary school teachers provide curriculum and lesson plans for all 5 days. Starboard uses the unique University-Model schedule. In order to gain more intentional time back with your child, 3 days are spent on campus and 2 are spent at home. Come learn more. |
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Bill Leach is a retired English Professor writing fiction adventures full time. His first historical fiction Trail of Dreams is based on his great - great grandparents missionary work with the Shawnee in Kansas after the Civil War. He lives in the foothills of western North Carolina with his wife Kathryne. |
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Emily Wickham began her writing and speaking journey in 2005. She writes for Lifeway Christian Resources and enjoys serving the Lord as a Christian communicator. Emily teaches God's Word on her podcast, Indestructible Life, shares messages about Christ on her YouTube channel, and blogs monthly at ProclaimingHimToWomen.com |
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Dianna Childers and her daughter Christy Lowman work together to create a variety of items, paint Christian signs and paintings for to meet your holiday and special occasion needs! If you are interested in experiencing your creative side they also hold painting parties. |