Speakers list updated August 2011
We've put together this list because it's handy to have a ready list of speakers, musicians and performers for those looking for someone for a specific event. If you regularly speak or perform in churches, community events or schools to share your Christian faith we'd love to include you. If you've used a speaker and would like to recommend them to others, please contact us as well.
Cheryl Clendinning
Enthusiastic multi-talented speaker for kids, teens and all ages together. Girls/Boys Brigade and family services a specialty, also school assemblies where quick set up is required.
Email: eaglecjc@pnc.com.au
Phone: 02 8509 5096
Mobile: 0418 267 737
Rick George Bible Society NSW Children's Ministry Coordinator
Rick does lots of excellent assemblies, particularly Easter and Christmas and country areas. A video of Rick in action at a school can be viewed at www.biblesocietynsw.com.au
(02) 9888 6588 mobile 0431682166
rgeorge@biblesocietynsw.com.au
Phil Watson loves to tell stories about Jesus, using cartoons. He has told some of his own stories to thousands of kids across the Sydney region. He has drawn cartoons for Baptist Union, Bible Society, Anglican Youthworks, as well as an Australian TV show and an aquarium in the USA. You can see some of his work at www.onewhale.com
Contact Phil by email: onewhale@gmail.com
Phone: 02 9918 0013
Stephen Shearsby of (Anton's Antic's fame) is a gifted children's communicator who skilfully presents Bible stories with passion and integrity. School assemblies, churches. See a trailer on kidzlink.com.au.
Contact Stephen at stephen@kidzlink.com.au
Sideways Stories
Rob Woolfrey started Sideways Stories as an itinerate kids ministry that focus' on the transformative power of story. Utilising a number of different storytelling techniques, as well as drama, magic and comedy.
Rob's shows are an energetic and engaging ride that works to simultaneously entertain the audience whilst introducing them to key elements of the biblical story. Sideways Stories is underpinned by strong Theological and Educational theory so as to provide the strongest basis for the shows as they seeks to introduce children to the true story of Jesus.
if you are interested in booking Rob please feel free to contact him on 0425 278 063, also please feel free to visit the Sideways Stories facebook page to see a full rundown of current shows and all new developments.
Neil Clark of OAC was a deputy school principal so is a great choice for engaging school assemblies with a gospel message. He runs camps and does children’s messages – real heart for kids)
Ph: 9726 6986
Rocfish blend biblically-based stories and values with contemporary music in a high impact dance/drama show. the stories, which communicate positive life-style choices and character building themes are presented in a relevant, entertaining and humourous way.
Rocfish have featured at prominent festivals and carols programs such as the Australian Gospel Music Festival at Toowoomba, the Annual Salvation Army Christmas Programme at Darling Harbour Convention Centre and Carols in the Parklands at Brisbane City Parklands. Rocfish would suitably provide a very entertaining and colourful ‘kids feature’ at any major event – Christian or non-Christian. The group has also been guest artists at numerous multi-day conferences and festivals including Hillsong Kidsong Conferences’ and Christian City Church’s OZ Fire conference.
For booking enquiries and further details contact Darren Jones 0402 188802 or darren@rocfishkids.com. www.rocfishkids.com
Graham Steele
Christian Communicator for all ages
Puppeteer, magician, storyteller
92 Power Street, Doonside. NSW. 2767
(02) 9920 1220
0412 448 128
grahamsteele@grahamsteele.com.au
Charismatic, is recommended by Blacktown Baps
Ron & Pam Schravemade
Specialise in outreach events, primary school assemblies and camps
Our email address is ronschr@nelsonbay.com
phone number 0447223340
Website is www.schrave.com.
Natalie Miller
Awesome Aussie Kids Ministry
Ph: 0411 825542
Quiz Worx do puppets, music, drama, chalk and talk, story telling etc. and are highly recommended
See their website www.quizworx.com.au
Phone Matt 02 9709 8796
Dallas Atkins and the Gospelomedy Show
The Gospelomedy Show is now an outreach for Youth/Adults and the whole family. NOT JUST A KIDS SHOW
Dallas is known for his very popular Christian rock band The Message and Internationally known Messups puppets.
Now his new funny and challenging show Gospelomedy is being used to reach new souls for the kingdom and bring back lost ones. Songs from the past and characters that are fun.
Its funny Its challenging and Its for the whole family.
* Young Adults coffee shop night. *Youth concert/speaker *Christmas shows *Easter outreach *Family outreach concert to suit your needs and community.
For a school show email us
Read references from other Pastors at www.messups.com for all full details
mobile 0422422395
email messups@grapevine.com.au
Andrew Barrs, I’m told, is a fantastic bloke. He directs a children's camp at Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands. He is a very talented puppeteer who works all over doing kid’s stuff. He's even been overseas with his puppets.
Email andrew@breakawaycamp.org.au
Phone 0400 800 226.
Gary Jackel
A magician who preaches the gospel! Recommended by several southern Sydney Baptist churches. Check out his website : www.mr-magic.com.au or email garyjackel@optusnet.com.au (02) 9773.3743
The GMF Band is looking for opportunities to perform at schools, churches and events. Please click on http://www.godmadefamous.com to check them out and talk to them about how they can assist your ministry.
Graham McDonald or Children of the World Staff have lots of experience and evangelistic hearts 9541-0541; 0403190103
John Hills (Brethren Assemblies) puppets & kids evangelism talks ph: 46264905
Owen Shelley – animated storyteller and very experienced in evangelism with kids– years at SU – ph: 95875157