Tag: Feed Your Faith

The Case for Christ Event Investigates the Evidence for Jesus

Posted by Ryan Willis – May 7, 2013

Knoxville, Tenn. – Once an award-winning legal editor and investigative reporter with the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel, a famed Atheist-turned-Christian and now one of the evangelical community’s “most popular apologists,” is coming to Knoxville to headline a LIVE, faith-based event called The Case for Christ – sponsored by Maryville Christian School and Feed Your Faith.

The Case for Christ will be held at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church at 701 Merchants Drive on Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. and will feature Strobel’s compelling investigation of the evidence that Jesus Christ is really the Son of God.

“I’ve cross-examined dozens of experts in multiple fields and disciplines searching for answers to questions that curious Christians have been asking for years,” said Strobel. “How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside of the Bible? And, is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event? All I can tell you is that I’m now a believer.”

After a nearly two-year investigation of the evidence for Jesus Christ, Strobel became a Christian in 1981. He is a New York Times best-selling author of more than 20 books and has been interviewed on numerous national TV programs, including ABC, Fox, PBS, and CNN. Lee shared the Christian Book of the Year award in 2005 for a curriculum he co-authored with Garry Poole about the movie The Passion of the Christ. He also won Gold Medallions for his books The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, and The Case for a Creator, all of which have been made into documentaries distributed by Lionsgate.

As a featured speaker, Strobel has a unique way of naturally and effectively speaking with others about Jesus. Strobel’s testimony retraces his journey from the newsroom to the pulpit as he learned to make Christ a way of life. His unique experiences and relative approach captivates audiences of all ages and walks of life.

The Case for Christ is a one-night show only. Tickets range from $20 to $35 each and are available as reserved seats or general admission for singles, couples and groups of 10 or more. Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the event begins starts at 8 p.m. According to conference organizers, tickets are still available, but if past Feed Your Faith shows are any indication, this could prove to be a sellout.

Additionally, prior to the event, attendees are invited to meet Strobel beginning at 6:30 p.m. during a meet and greet VIP dinner also at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.  This exclusive VIP dinner will benefit the Maryville Christian School Scholarship Fund.

Established on May 29, 1993, in Maryville, Tenn., Maryville Christian School (MCS) seeks to produce young men and women trained in the ways of God and who will subsequently devote themselves to lives of service to Him.  Because of growing economic challenges, more and more MCS families need tuition assistance and therefore, in 2011 MCS created an annual “Bella Sera” fundraising event in which proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.  The Strobel VIP dinner will serve as a 2013 Bella Sera event.  The 2013 financial goal for the scholarship fund is $75,000.

VIP tickets are $250 per person and include a full-course meal prepared by Chef Tony of First Fruits Catering, the opportunity to meet Strobel and receive a signed copy of one of his books and reserved premium seating for The Case for Christ event.  To purchase VIP tickets, call 865-268-9146.

For more information about Feed Your Faith, or to order your tickets for The Case for Christ, visit www.feedyourfaith.org.

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Love Worth Fighting For Event Aims to Help Build Stronger Relationships

Posted by Ryan Willis – April 17, 2013

Knoxville, Tenn. – When Kirk Cameron steps onto the stage at the Love Worth Fighting For event scheduled for Knoxville later this month, he hopes his audience is more than people struggling to keep their marriage alive. The television and movie star knows from experience the advice, music and humor shared at the conferences will benefit people in all stages of life. Cameron, along with musical guest Warren Barfield will take part in this event, sponsored by Feed Your Faith at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m.

“During these Love Worth Fighting For events we focus on all areas of personal and spiritual relationships and truly seek to help people in all stages of life – from teenagers, and single adults to newly married couples and longtime spouses,” said Cameron.

As the featured speaker for the Love Worth Fighting For conference, Cameron has proven to draw large crowds, with a number of the early stops in 2013 selling out and more than 65,000 people attending last year’s tour.  According to conference organizers, tickets are currently still available for the Knoxville event, but if recent shows are any indication, this stop could quickly sell out.

“We are excited to share this event with the people of Knoxville,” added Cameron. “Those attending will be a part of something very special, as we will turn the movie into a LIVE experience.”

The tour will be making more than 30 stops across the country including events in Alabama, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas and Georgia.  Tickets range from $20 to $35 each and are available as reserved seats or general admission for singles, couples and groups of 10 or more.

For more information about Feed Your Faith’s Love Worth Fighting For tour featuring Cameron and Barfield, or to order your tickets, visit www.feedyourfaith.org.

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About Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron is a television and film actor and producer noted most recently for his work in the inspiring documentary film Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure.  He is also known for his memorable performance in the film, Fireproof (the highest grossing independent film of 2008), his roles on ABC’s Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and as co-host of The Way of the Master.

His passion is to help people live in freedom and grace, fully devoted to faith in Jesus Christ.  Kirk and his bride, Chelsea, are the founders of Camp Firefly, an all expenses paid retreat for seriously ill children and their families. Together, they live in California with their six children, three dogs, and two dozen chickens.

About Warren Barfield
North Carolina-born singer/songwriter Warren Barfield is on a mission to make the truly important things important again in his life. Things like faith, love, marriage, children, truth and with his songs, he challenges us all to do the same. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” Warren has found those things in his faith, his wife, and his belief in love. “These are the things I would die for; things I will wake up every morning and spend my day fighting for.”


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Kirk Cameron & “Love Worth Fighting For” Tour Celebrate Successful 2012

Posted by Ryan Willis – December 18, 2012

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Organizers of Kirk Cameron’s “Love Worth Fighting For” tour, an event designed to strengthen and encourage all marriages, announced that the tour is celebrating a successful year – in 2012, the tour visited a total of 30 U.S. cities and drew more than 65,000 people.

Cameron is the star of the runaway hit movie Fireproof and the featured speaker of the national “Love Worth Fighting For” tour. Warren Barfield (who wrote “Love Is Not a Fight,” featured in the movie, Fireproof) is the tour’s featured musical guest.

The “Love Worth Fighting For” conference focuses on all areas of personal and spiritual relationships.  The conference is beneficial for people in all stages of life, as the event applies to teenagers, single adults, newly married couples and longtime spouses.

“We are proud of the success that the Love Worth Fighting For tour has seen this year,” said Cameron. “We’re excited to enter into the tour’s fifth year in 2013 and sharing the message with more people across the nation.”

According to Cameron, the tour is intended not only for those struggling in their marriages, but for those that are engaged or even people looking to be married one day and who simply want to lay a foundation for the future.

The tour drew approximately 10,000 more people this year than in 2011, a more than 18 percent increase.

Tickets for the tour typically range from $20 to $35 each and are available as reserved seats or general admission for singles, couples and groups of 10 or more.

For more information about Feed Your Faith’s “Love Worth Fighting For” tour featuring Cameron and Barfield, or to order your tickets, visit www.feedyourfaith.org.

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About Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron is a television and film actor and producer noted most recently for his work in the inspiring documentary film Monumental: In Search of America’s National Treasure.  He is also known for his memorable performance in the film, Fireproof (the highest grossing independent film of 2008), his roles on ABC’s Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and as co-host of The Way of the Master.

His passion is to help people live in freedom and grace, fully devoted to faith in Jesus Christ.  Kirk and his bride, Chelsea, are the founders of Camp Firefly, an all expenses paid retreat for seriously ill children and their families. Together, they live in California with their six children, three dogs, and two dozen chickens.

About Warren Barfield
North Carolina-born singer/songwriter Warren Barfield is on a mission to make the truly important things important again in his life. Things like faith, love, marriage, children, truth and with his songs, he challenges us all to do the same. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “If a man hasn’t discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live.” Warren has found those things in his faith, his wife, and his belief in love. “These are the things I would die for; things I will wake up every morning and spend my day fighting for.”

Stars of Hit Movies Courageous and Fireproof Set to Launch Tour in Knoxville

Posted by admin – April 24, 2012

Knoxville, Tenn. – A life-long marriage is built one courageous step at a time, say the stars of the inspirational film Courageous. Actors Ken Bevel and Robert Amaya will join their wives on a national tour this year to promote the idea that couples can take that next courageous step together. The Courageous Marriage Experience tour will launch at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 5, in Knoxville, Tenn., at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church.

Conversations with the movie’s stars and families will be guided by noted humorists and public speakers Jeff and Debbie McElroy, founders of Forever Families. Marriage workshop attendees will gain insights into the principles of building a healthy marriage, while also hearing about the behind-the-scenes life of making the Sherwood Pictures film Courageous and real-life stories of the actors’ own families.

“We are extremely excited that Knoxville was chosen as the first stop for this summer’s Courageous Marriage Experience tour,” said Jeff McElroy, co-founder of Forever Families. “Not only are Ken and Robert both great actors, but they do a fabulous job of interacting with an audience and will provide great advice on strengthening your marriage.”

The Knoxville event is the first stop of the marriage workshop’s national tour. Advance tickets are available for $22.50 per person. VIP tickets are also available for $35 per person and include a meet-and-greet event with the movie’s stars. Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets for $20 per person. Tickets will also be available at the door for $25 each. Tickets may be purchased online at www.courageousmarriageexperience.com or by phone at (800) 965-9324.

About Feed Your Faith

Feed Your Faith is a group of evangelical Christians working collaboratively outside and across denominations to engage Christ’s Church in the U.S. They are dedicated to bringing the best Christian speakers, teachers, and artists to engage Christians and non-Christians in our sphere of influence. In turn, the organization is donating the proceeds from its events to local missions and ministries. Their mission is to teach Jesus during their seminars, praise Jesus during their concerts, and to be Jesus to people in the community by assisting area ministries.

About Forever Families

Forever Families is a Knoxville-based ministry impacting families around the world, founded by Jeff and Debby McElroy.  Considered one of the most sought-after couples in the area of marriage and family enrichment, Jeff and Debby offer a variety of conferences that have been used across the nation to revive the family and unite the family of God.  Combine the antics of “tool time,” the hard hitting challenges of Vince Lombardi and the poignancy of a Hallmark commercial and you’ve got the idea of what you’d experience at one of their conferences.