Speaker

Wes Halula

Wes Halula has spent the majority of his life being a ham. When he was younger, this really worked against him. Later in life, he figured out how to harness his energy for good. Wes has appeared in many commercials, performed in theatre across the Midwest and west coast, and performed with Comedy Sportz in Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Los Angeles. Wes is best known for his "day job" as one of the members of HappyFunTime, an improvisational and sketch comedy troupe. He uses his broadcasting degree from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN when HappyFunTime produces their "sketch comedy parables." These videos are used in youth groups across the United States. He spent a good portion of the past five years wearing tights and a big foam box being the Idea Box for Best Buy. Wes desperately wants to see the world the way God sees it. He wants to love people the way God loves them. And he'll never pass up the opportunity to tell people just how much God has done for us. Website: www.happyfuntime.net

Musician

Peder Eide

Peder Eide (I'd) has spent much of the last decade serving God and the church as a full-time national singer/songwriter and speaker. Peder ministers to over 100,000 students a year throughout all of North America at national gatherings, festivals, conferences, conventions, concerts, and churches. His love for young people fuels his ministry with the desire to encourage, challenge, and motivate people to a closer walk with Jesus Christ.  "My goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to students through music, audience participation, and my example. I want to build them up and encourage them in their faith, and let them know that they are loved and valuable. I don't want them to feel just an emotional high, but I want to challenge them to make a commitment that strengthens their faith and gives them the confidence to keep on living a Christ centered life."  Prior to his music and speaking ministry, Peder served as a full-time Youth Director for three years and also coached Varsity High School Football for five years. Peder was married to Sherri in 1992 and they are truly blessed by their sons Taylor, Ethan and Teshome and daughters Allison and Makenzie. In his spare time, Peder is on his living room floor being tackled and tickled by his children. Peder enjoys softball, basketball, and fantasy football. However, if golf is available, you'll likely catch him out on the links.