Speaker

Tiffany Thompson

Tiffany loves life and with an artist’s heart hopes to encourage others to embrace all the mystery of both joy and pain to paint a positive future. She has spoken to youth for over 15 years on issues that young hearts are struggling with. She captures the audience’s attention the moment she steps on stage. From her personal style to her dynamic delivery, it is obvious that Tiffany speaks teens’ language.
Not only does Tiffany seize their attention, but she is a natural at lifting audience inhibition. “I hate to be the only one talking,” she says. When Tiffany asks a question, she gets an enthusiastic response. Youth leaders accustomed to yawns and blank stares during programs are often surprised to witness teenage boys and girls literally jumping out of their seats to participate.
Teens listen to Tiffany because she is real. She shares from her own mistakes, victories and daily struggles on topics students can relate to. Tiffany helps students grasp difficult concepts through the use of strong visuals that students remember long after the presentation is over. She consistently challenges youth to take their faith to the next level.

Musician

Lloyd Garrelts

Lloyd Garrelts is a member of the Christian band Echelon. They traveled full time for seven years playing at churches and youth events, until recently switching to part-time. Influenced by a Christian upbringing in the Midwest, Lloyd's music reflects personal experiences and observations about faith and life. Lloyd and his wife currently reside in Minnesota. For more information and sound bytes of Lloyd check out: www.echelonministries.com