Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Festival Alumni”
Cathy was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in a large and active family. Growing up she enjoyed hunting and fishing, having fun with family and friends. She graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls with a BSN in nursing, and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. There she took the Power for Abundant Living class in 1984 and began …
Dean Sailer and spouse, Edna have been involved in Biblical study and teaching for over 40 years. Dean was born on a family farm in North Dakota. Ordained in 1992 as a minister of Jesus Christ, Dean has served as a minister in North Dakota, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Ohio, and Colorado. Dean and his wife Edna now live in Colorado. They have …
Edna was born in North Dakota. Where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Her career in the Healing Arts profession spans over 40 years. Her experience as a registered nurse includes several different disciplines in North Dakota, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, Ohio, and Colorado. Her focus has been working with families during the birth of a new baby …
When her first child was born 52 years ago, DiAnne Karas knew one thing for sure. One day her son would ask the big questions about life, and she knew she had to find the answers. This quest for Truth took her through 5 College degrees, including nursing, psychology, theology, performing arts, and a Sloan Fellowship from The London Business …
Becca Horney and her husband, David, currently live in Great Falls, MT with their son, Luke and dog, Maggie. Becca has been singing since she was little, and loves nothing more than tight harmonies and powerful lyrics. She believes that music is a powerful way of ministering to people and ushering in God’s peace and encouragement. In her free time, …
Melody Ann Carter is a singer-songwriter who was born into a musical family in Florida. Music is a big part of her life in more ways than one, she even received her first name from the song “Unchained Melody” which was a favorite of her mother and father. She began learning to play the piano from her father at age …
Sarah Johnson is a Christian singer/songwriter who lives in Loveland, Colorado with her husband, son, and golden lab. Sarah has been writing music and performing since she was a little girl and she plays the guitar, piano, and ukulele but enjoys singing most of all. Sarah loves to write and perform songs that bring glory to God and that help …
Jaqi got into music by way of her father who has been writing songs and making music as long as she can remember. He started teaching her guitar when she was very young, and since then she has picked up ukulele, cello, and a bit of mandolin as well. She loves spending time outdoors, especially on camping trips with her …
Massey is an architect in Fort Collins, Colorado. He cut his teeth playing ukulele while living in Hawai’i, and now enjoys adding the Bluegrass perspective to the classic island style. In his free time he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, hunting, and just about any other excuse to get outdoors. We are excited to have him play at the Festival!
Rev. Mark Ladwig is a minister living in Lauderdale by the Sea Florida who has been serving the Body of Christ throughout the U.S since 1986. With a passion for pastoring and teaching his focus is to bring others to Christ and to help believers stand fast in the liberty wherein Christ has set us free. His son Stephen is …
