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Creative Ministries
Creative Ministries Festival Faculty & Personnel
2011 CONFERENCE FACULTY & PERSONNEL
(updated 2/17/2011)
WORSHIP FACULTY
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Russel & Kristy Johnson
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As worship leaders and Christian artists, Russell and Kristi combine passion and energy in their contemporary rock music. This incredible couple has dedicated their lives to giving glory to God through their music ministry. Their inspirational music touches the lives of those around them so intimately that it stirs souls and moves hearts closer to God. Russell and Kristi lift up His name in every note and song they sing. Visit their website at www.russellandkristi.com/
Originally from Conway, SC, Russell and Kristi have been musicians all their lives and in the music industry for more than 10 years. Prior to the couple combining their talents, Kristi sang professionally for family variety shows, including The Carolina Opry. Russell grew up singing at church and also worked in professional theater as an audio engineer. Although Russell and Kristi grew up in the same town they didn’t begin dating until college at Coastal Carolina University and were married a year later. They have a son, Will, and a daughter, Sidney.
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CLOWN FACULTY
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Lee Andrews
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Lee is the creator of Lew-e The Clown and also the founder of Lew-e’s Big Top Entertainment. Since the formation of the company Lee has created thousands of smiles up and down the east coast! He has performed for three major circus companies and also trained under many prominent clowns in America. He
also performs at many fairs and festivals across the South East. Since the formation of the company in 2003, Lee has performed over 2,000 live shows as Lew-e The Clown. There is no place Lew-e will not go. Lee has taken the beloved character to Guatemala for the past three years to help in the ministry field. He also ran a caring clown program at a local hospital for a few years! No matter what your event may be, Lee Andrews is the man to see.
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![John Jazz Bauschatz](http://images.acswebnetworks.com/2013/1271/Jazzstilted_sm.jpg "John "Jazz" Bauschatz")
John "Jazz"
Bauschatz
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![Darlene Beesting](http://images.acswebnetworks.com/2013/1271/DarleneAbbagailBeesting_sm.jpg "Darlene "Abbagail" Beesting")
Darlene "Abbigail" Beesting
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Darlene “Abbagail” Beesting for over 18 years has been bringing the Joy of the Lord to brighten up everyone’s faces through clowning. Darlene found her specialty in witnessing through the art of Face Painting, “Walk-A-Rounds” and assisting others in makeup techniques. She now teaches these subjects at local and state level Creative Ministry Festivals. In 1992 she joined the national award winning clown troupe of PROCLAIM. She loves the Lord and wants to serve Him by sharing what she has learned with others in order to spread the Gospel.
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![Theresa "Pinky" Garrett](http://images.acswebnetworks.com/2013/1271/CMF_garrett_theresa__md.jpg "Featured Artist - "Pinky" Garrett")
Theresa "Pinky" Garrett
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Theresa “Pinky” Garrett is a delight to know, whether as Theresa or “Pinky”. She is a seasoned Performer and an accomplished Ventriloquist. Pinky is celebrating her 25th year in Clowning. She began her Gospel Clown School in 1991 to teach new Clowns “Excellence In His Name”. She has taught how to do Ministry in Churches, Seminars, and Performs with her sidekick “CILLY”. Her Gospel Clown Skit Books are used in 15 Countries and available in 3 languages.Each year she travels to Ukraine where she is a part of “The Masters Mission”. She continues her Clown School there now with over 80 Clowns in Ministry throughout the Former Soviet Union. How can we change the world? “ One Heart at a Time ”.
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DRAMA FACULTY
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Matt Tullos
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Greg Allgood
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Rose Grayson
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...and more to come
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INTERPRETIVE MOVMENT/SIGN ART FACULTY
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Lindsay Driggers
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Lindsay has been leading interpretive movement, sign language and drama since high school at Boiling Springs Baptist Church, her home church. While attending Charleston Southern University she led the drama and interpretive group called “God’s Props,” preforming everywhere from prisons, downtown Charleston to Convocation at CSU. Since college Lindsay has married the love of her life David, a Music Minister, and they have been blessed with Isabella and Lucas. |
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Laurel Shaler
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Laurel Shaler has been dancing for over 20 years and minored in dance at the College of Charleston. Laurel has taught ballet and ballroom dance, and is currently on a competition team in Greenville, SC. She got involved with interpretive movement while in high school and currently directs Guided Feet Movement Ministry at her home church, Northgate Baptist. Laurel is a Licensed Master Social Worker with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is working on her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision through Regent University. Laurel lives with her husband, Nicholas, in Greer, SC. |
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Jeff Smith
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Jeff Smith is the Director of Salt & Light Ministries based near Richmond, VA. While getting his ministry started and working in the local church setting, he finished his Master’s Degree in Communications with an emphasis on Script and Screenwriting from Regent University in 1995. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Worship Arts program at Liberty University. Jeff has performed throughout the world as a featured performer and master teacher at local, state, and national training conferences and seminars in drama, worship arts, music ministry, teacher training, children’s ministry, and creative arts. Jeff currently resides in Richmond, VA, with his wife Debbie and their two sons, Benjamin and Samuel.
For more information, visit www.saltandlightmin.org
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...and more to come
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MAGICIAN
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Tim Sonefelt
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Tim Sonefelt has been performing professionally since 1988 and full time since 2001. His specialties include kid and family shows and his focus is on the school/library and church markets. Tim currently writes for the KIDabra Journal, the official publication of KIDabra International.
Tim has lectured all over the United States as well as in Canada and England. He's performed across the country for corporate and family audiences. With dozens of original effects to his credit, he launched Wonder Imagery (www.WonderImagery.com) in 2004. Wonder Imagery produces the finest printed silks in the world with the exclusive black hem. This venture also brings to life the possibility for custom silks from your digital artwork.
Tim most recently started CreativityAtSea.com with co-founder Barry Mitchell (although it was mostly Tim's idea!). Tim's performances and lectures will tickle your funny bone, inspire your creativity and encourage you to perform at your very best.
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PUPPET FACULTY
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Kenny Catoe
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![Barbara Sonny Frasher](http://images.acswebnetworks.com/2013/1271/FrasherBarbaraSonny_sm.jpg "Barbara "Sonny" Frasher")
Barbara "Sonny" Frasher
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Barbara “Sunny” Frasher is not only a clown, but a professional face paint artist, master puppet maker and Christian family entertainer for over 20 years. “Sonny’s” most favorite thing is changing little boys into tigers, girls into fairy princesses and ladies into butterflies. Barbara has designed, painted and dressed sets for large and small venues throughout the United States. Along with her husband, Nick, they are the founders of K&S Ministries and PROCLAIM Dramatic Arts Company.
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Nick Frasher
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Nick Frasher or affectionately known as Mr. Nick is one of the most sought after family entertainers, clowns and instructors. For almost two decades Mr. Nick or his clown character “K’kin” has been providing wonderful Christian entertainment. He creates amazing and joyful memories for all. Mr. Nick is renowned for his balloon sculpturing. From multi balloon animals and hats to rooms full of balloon arches and displays. Mr. Nick is also constantly “on the road” across the country providing seminars and workshops in the art of clowning, puppetry and blacklight theater. Along with his wife, Barbara, they are the founders of K&S Ministries and PROCLAIM Dramatic Arts Company. |
Beverly Smith |
Beverly has used Alfred for over 18 years of evangelistic ministry. Using her God-given talents of music and ventriloquism she captivates audiences nationwide. She has ministered at children's functions, women's programs, revivals, and concerts, sharing her deep faith in God through contemporary Christian music and Alfred's engaging stories. She has appeared with Gloria Gaither, Babbie Mason, the Talley's Truth, Mike Speck, and the Stone Brothers. She has been a featured performer with the Billy Graham Christmas Celebration in Asheville, NC for 3 years and for the Southern Baptist Convention held in Atlanta, GA. |
GRAPHIC DESIGN FACULTY
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Derek Berry
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...and more to come
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Last Published: February 23, 2011 1:24 PM
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