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Conference Events

07 06 2011 - 07 09 2011
Catalyst Conference 2011, The Westin Hotel, Atlanta, GA
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Ron Hutchcraft is committed to communicating the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equiping believers to communicate Christ to the lost in their world. A veteran of over forty-three years of youth and family work, Ron has presented the gospel around the world. Ron's sixth and latest book, A Life That Matters, (Moody Press), is designed to equip everyday believers to become spiritual rescuers. Ron was honored as Moody Bible Institute's Alumnus of the Year in 1997. Ron is married to Karen. Together they have three, grown children and seven grandchildren.

David Cunningham is an international filmmaker who has criss-crossed the globe. Besides David's many documentary credits, he has directed seven movies including TO END ALL WARS (Goldcrest/Fox), the Emmy winning PATH TO 9/11 (six-part ABC mini series starring Harvey Keitel), and action-adventure feature from 20th Century Fox and Walden - THE SEEKER. David is a member of the Director's Guild of America, represtented by the United Talent Agency, and lives on the Big Island of Hawaii with his wife and three children.

Nancy Stafford is an author and veteran television actress of over twenty-five years. A popular speaker, she now travels extensively sharing with corporations, colleges, churches, organizations, and women's groups. Nancy speaks with warmth and transparency. Her passion is to help others grasp their true identity and worth. Both of her books embrace and capture her passion to see others succeed in life. Nancy serves on the US board of SAT 7, a Christian satellite television network with programming produced in the Middle East and North Africa. Nancy and her pastor husband, Larry, have been married for over twenty years. They are fulfilling a longtime dream of providing a serene retreat on their ranch, Rancho Monte Nido, located just outside of Los Angeles, California.

Torry Martin was a standup comedian and actor in Los Angeles before he became a Christian. Although Torry has a long list of accomplishments as an actor, author, storyteller and stand-up comedian, he prefers to use his gifts for laughter, writing and entertaining to bring serious messages to audiences through the softening blows of humor. Torry has written for Focus on the Family's, Adventures in Odessy, which has led to several books being published. Torry's blend of hilarious personal experiences, human observations and his ability to make spiritual applications have made him one of the most entertaining, comedy speakers around.

Charlie Matz is the co-founder of The Veracity Project alongside of his mentor, Bub Kuns. Together, Charlie and Bub have produced over 400 videos for the local church. In late 2003 they decided to broaden their audience and began producing shorts for the film festival circuit and the Church at large. Many of those projects have been nominated for awards. Charlie also teaches a Church Media Directors course at Biola University to undergrads interested in working within the Church as a film ministry leader. Charlie graduated from Hope College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2002 and graduated from Compass Academy before moving to west in 2003. Charlie lives in Buena Park, California with his wife Kristina and their son.

Bub Kuns, is co-founder of The Veracity Project with Charlie Matz. Bub graduated from The University of Memphis with a BFA in Theater & Communications. In 1992 he moved to Southern California and began to write and direct for the local church and organizations around the world. He was among the first to produce short films for the local church and implement them into weekend services. His videos now impact a worldwide audience. Bub is currently running The Veracity Project full-time with Charlie Matz and Ian Nelson. Its mission is to equip the church to contend for the faith through creative media. Bub lives in Viejo, California with his wife and daughter.