Want to find a quality speaker near you? Jonathan McKee started the AFFORDABLE SPEAKER'S
NETWORK because he found that many small churches could not afford to fly out a professional
speaker. (If you're looking for a professional speaker- click here)
Well, if you're in the U.S. and on a super tight budget, you can check and see if there is
one of THE SOURCE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY'S AFFORDABLE SPEAKER'S NETWORK speakers near you.
WHAT'S THE COST?
Here's how it works. These speakers are not employed by THE SOURCE. They are just good
speakers that Jonathan McKee is willing to recommend. Also, they have ALL agreed to fall
into one of two affordable price brackets:
Yellow Network: These speakers would earn $500 a weekend, or $1,000 a week.
Red Network: These speakers would earn $1,000 a weekend, or $1,500 a week.
These speakers would pay for their own travel costs- because they would only travel within
reasonable driving distance (up to 3 or 4 hours away). And you, the booking party would pay
the above honorarium and acceptable room and board.
IS THERE A SPEAKER NEAR ME?
Look at the map below to see if there is a THE SOURCE AFFORDABLE-SPEAKER'S NETWORK SPEAKER near
you. Click on the dot of a speaker near you.
Do you love communicating truth to students? I consistently get e-mails from youth
workers looking for good speakers in their area. Well, here is an opportunity for you
if you'd like to do more speaking, and earn a little extra income.
THE SOURCE AFFORDABLE-SPEAKER'S NETWORK:
That's right, we at THE SOURCE want to provide a database of proven speakers as a resource
for youth workers across the globe. These speakers will be available for booking on THE
SOURCE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY's web site, which currently is receiving about 3/4 of a million
hits a month.
"David is a 12-year veteran in Youth Ministry who regularly speaks at camps, retreats, and
events. David now works for THE SOURCE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY speaking
and training, as well as writing-developing resource & ideas.
David is funny and he speaks in a language that kids understand. But more than that, David is
genuine. Kids appreciate his authenticity and are impacted by his relevant message. David now
trains youth workers across the U.S. through several of our training
workshops. I strongly recommend him." Jonathan McKee
"If you're looking for a no-nonsense speaker who grabs students where they're at and hits
`em hard with the Gospel truth, David's your man! He knows what students are going through and
relates to them on a level they can understand. Tired of seeing this generation dying, hurting
and hopeless, David relentlessly shares the love of Christ as a youth speaker in churches,
schools, colleges, juvenile institutions, and camps throughout the U.S. David has a heart that
longs for God and a desire to be used. He is in ministry full-time with his wife Terea. I
recommend him." Jonathan McKee
Go to http://www.davidwilliamsspeaks.com
for more information about David's speaking ministry and to hear audio or see video of him speaking.
Jon has spent the last decade speaking to thousands of kids around the country, and working hands on in youth
ministry on staff at two
dynamic growing churches: Oak Pointe in Michigan and
NewSpring in South Carolina. With a background in improv-comedy and a
graduate degree from Ashland Theological Seminary,
Jon is passionate about communicating solid theology in culturally-relevant ways. Part of The Source for Youth
Ministry's National Speaking Team, Jon is currently the lead pastor of
Colwood Church in Caro, MI. More info including streaming
video & audio of Jon speaking is available at his site:
JonathanHerron.com
J.R. speaks regularly at retreats, conferences, and church events. He's funny
and he connects with students. He has an incredible heart for youth and a deep
passion to see this generation of students transformed for the glory of God.
I recommend him. Jonathan McKee
Matt is a funny speaker who has a good understanding of both "unchurched" and "churched" kids.
Matt has been involved in youth ministry for nine years. He is a dynamic, gifted speaker, who
passionately shares the "life changing message of Jesus Christ" with youth at conferences,
seminars, rallies, camps, and mission trips. His desire is to help raise up a generation of
people who are passionate about their journey with Jesus, and desire to see their peer's lives
changed. Matt has served as pastor, youth pastor and Campus Life Director, thus bringing a good
mix of parachurch and church ministry to his speaking. He continues to equip adults and youth
to share the message of Jesus through relational evangelism.
Steve Holt, Liberty Township, OH (Cincinnati area)
Steve has been in youth ministry for almost 20 years. Steve's heart for teenagers is
contagious. He as a passion to provide teenagers with a place where they feel accepted, a
place to screw up, and a place to be mentored. He seeks out lost kids, relating to them with
his own testimony. He also loves to help believers begin to figure out their God given gifts,
talents, and passions and put them into practice, not only when they become adults but also as
they are ready to use those gifts and talents as teenagers.
Andy Tilly is on staff at Cross Timbers Church based in Argyle, Texas as the Director of Student
Ministries. Andy's mission is "to lead students to God's principles." His passion is to not only
reach the lost but also challenge and strengthen the believer. Andy is the founder and speaker
for the "Xperience it!" foundation and author of "The Student Experience." He also speaks across
the country through Andy Tilly Ministries as the featured or key note speaker at many churches,
camps, conferences, school assemblies and retreats.
Carl is a great communicator who also is in full time youth ministry as youth pastor of Gulf
Coast Worship Center in Long Beach, MS. Carl has spoke at conventions and camps, retreats, at
high school assemblies with evening rallies to follow. His wife Julie also loves to speak to
girls about being a woman of purity and living a life of integrity.
"Funny, direct, relates to youth well with his humor and blunt Biblical truth." Micah has been
speaking nationally for the past 10 years and is the founder of TrustGuy Ministries. He is a
former Division One Basketball coach and is currently the Athletic Director at California Baptist
University. God allowed an adversity in his life to encourage him to share what it truly means
to TRUST Christ with everything. He has a wide variety of topics that he has shared with groups
that vary from small churches to youth gatherings of over 25,000.
Pastor Shawn McBride grabs audiences with his creative style and relevant approach. He has the
ability to connect with kids in a language that they understand, while bringing out the truth of
the scriptures. Shawn has earned a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and also holds a
Master's Degree in Counseling from the Capital Bible Seminary. He is the founder and senior
pastor of the New Life Community Church located in Bowie, Maryland. In addition, he currently
serves as the chairman of the Youth & Family Ministries Department at Washington Bible College
where he also teaches as a professor.
Paul is a passionate speaker with an edgy style. He's true to the word and communicates the
message of Jesus Christ in a relevant way that keeps kids' attention. Paul has built several
ministries starting with just a handful of kids to hundreds of kids excited about their faith.
Now Paul is the youth minister at Eastlake Community Church in San Diego, CA. His ministry
reaches beyond church kids, giving unchurched kids a glimpse of God's love for them.
Using humor, relevant stories, and personal illustrations, Kyle creatively communicates the
truth of God to a generation that is searching. Kyle is not only a dynamic young communicator,
he is also the youth pastor and creative worship pastor at Abundant Life Church in Bartlesville,
OK. His creative teaching style grabs kids where they're at and doesn't let them leave the same
way they entered!
Jerry Ackerman has been speaking to audiences of all ages for nearly ten years. His message of God's
grace with "no strings attached" is a message he believes connects with anyone. Besides being founder
of Jerry Ackerman Productions, and President of the Barnabas Project as well as Director of Jerry Ackerman
Ministries, Jerry is an accomplished author including book titles Beyond the Five Senses and
8 Ways to Make Sure: How To Date the Right Person. His down-to-earth approach, humorous
delivery, and story-filled teaching will draw everyone in to the message on his heart. You can learn more
about his ministry, read reviews of those who have heard him speak, and view his online store at
www.jerryackerman.net.
Grant has a unique ability to communicate truth in a creative and relevant way to today's generation of
young people. He has worked with teenagers for almost a decade and regularly speaks at school assemblies,
seminars, retreats, events and camps. Grant will cause your students to think and act on relevant issues
such as identity, purpose, and leadership. His presentations will captivate with humor, innovate with
creativity, and motivate with passion. You and your students will love him!
Contact him through his website www.GrantBaldwin.com
or talk to him at (417) 350-2203
Jacob Gaines, Los Angeles, CA
Jacob Gaines is infectious with his passion to communicate the Word of God in language that today's youth
can understand. With 10 years experience speaking at conferences, camps and retreats across the country,
Jacob specializes in connecting Biblical truth to students in relevant ways. He has led workshops at
nationwide conferences on navigating youth culture so he understands how to relate to today's youth. Jacob
is engaging and captivating using personal stories, humor and life lessons to make God's Word come alive.
His deepest desire is to see students connect with a God who loves and to be equipped to share that love
with a world in need.
Tony is the Teaching Pastor at Generate, a midweek service at Crossroads Church in Corona CA that currently
has over 1200 High School and College students attending. Tony's heart for America's next generation is obvious
as he passionately conveys the simple truths of God's Word in a powerful, fun, and challenging way.
If you're looking for a speaker to speak about self esteem at an event, Chet McDoniel would be one of my top
choices. Chet was born with no arms and no legs, but Chet's disability has never gotten in the way of him
achieving his dreams. From their unique perspective, Chet and his father Jim offer insights on what it takes
to deal with challenges in life whether they are big or small, why God's not to blame, and how to see Jesus
in everyone regardless of what they look like. Chet started as a Christian youth speaker when his dad, Jim,
wrote a book about Chet's life. Since then, Chet and Jim have been able to tell this story in front of tens
of thousands of people. They use humor and stories about Chet's life in order to make their point that God
can use you no matter what you look like.
Chris Leader is the Founder and Executive Director of Ignite
Student Outreach. Chris's passion is to see students become fully devoted followers of Christ and spread the Great
News of Jesus Christ across the world. Chris is a youth minister who is in the trenches fighting side by side with other
youth pastors to see student's lives changed by the power and presence of Christ.
Joel Strickland is a youth pastor at Thornapple Valley Church in Hastings Michigan. In his ministry, called fusion412,
over a hundred students show up each week to hear the message of Jesus Christ. He has been speaking to students for
over 6 years and has a true passion for it. Joel comes with a lot of energy along with personal stories from his own
life to present the love of Christ. Growing up Joel found himself going through some tough situations like losing his
father to cancer. Through those times he has found a passion to help other teens get through the hard times in their
own lives. Joel keeps current with kids as a high school basketball and soccer coach. If you would like to listen to
Joel speak you can check out his Podcast here.
Tony is a 20+ year veteran of youth ministry. He has ministered and spoken internationally and has served on both
Young Life staff and local church staff. From weekly youth meetings to camps, retreats, and rallies, Tony connects
with students where they are at and challenges them to become more. His heart is for every student to know they
matter to God. Tony is the founder of Life
That Matters ministry, a coaching and mentoring ministry for youth pastors as well as the Director of First
Priority of Central Florida.
With over thirteen years of student ministry experience, Matt Maiberger brings a wealth of wisdom, relevance, and
enthusiasm as he communicates God's Truth with students across the nation. His presentations are always full of
fresh insights, unforgettable illustrations, and practical take-aways that keep students engaged and connected.
As the Student Ministry Associate Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Parker, CO, Matt gets to live out his
passion by helping students know Jesus Christ and grow into the leaders that God has called them to be.
Danette Matty has been speaking to youth since big hair was in! When she's not speaking to teenagers, she's
training youth workers as one of Group's National Training team, or working as a freelance writer for
magazines like GROUP and Youthworker Journal. Her presentation is always dynamic, authentic
and powerful. Danette is comfortable in front of both outreach and church crowds, cutting to the heart about
what it means to trust Christ and follow him day to day. Danette also can speak on tough subjects like being a
victim of childhood abuse, alcoholism, or rape.
She lives and laughs with her husband and two teenagers in Minnesota.