Featured Artists
Jerry Brecheisen, Conference Speaker
Jerry is an author, humorist, speaker and musician. He has 16 published books, including Looking at Life Through My New Bifocals, The Winning Dad and When Life Doesn't Turn Out the Way You Expect. His weekly online devotional column "Hope Above the Headlines" offers a humorous and inspirational look at the headlines to hundreds of subscribers. Jerry is highly anticipated as our annual speaker for the Great Smoky Mountain Gathering. His messages are current and relevant for the family of God today! (www.brecksong.com)
Damaris Carbaugh
For many years Damaris has been the featured soloist for the Day of Discovery television broadcast and for The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Her many recordings, on the Discovery House Music label, reflect her broad musical experience and her personal spiritual journey. Her gift to communicate and her zeal for the Word of God have expanded her ministry beyond singing. She has now become a much sought after conference speaker as well. (www.damariscarbaugh.com)
The Rick Webb Family
The media has labeled the Rick Webb Family as "America's Premier Family Vocal Group". Celebrating their 30th year in ministry, Rick and Phyllis Webb have shared the platform with many of the leading ministries in the United States today, including Dr. David Jeremiah, Dr. Chuck Colson, Dr. D. James Kennedy, just to name a few. The Webbs bring a rich musical heritage of inspirational gospel music to churches, conferences and civic centers in more than 150 concerts each year. For many years they were the featured musicians for the Wesleyan Hour radio broadcast with Dr. Norman Wilson. (www.thewebbsmusicministry.com)
Greater Vision
Almost 200 times every year, the three gentlemen collectively known as Greater Vision, unite to present the gospel in a way that has endeared them to audiences across the United States and around the world. Their deepest desire is to encourage the Christian listener to share their faith with others and to cause the listener who isn't a believer to see their need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. With each new opportunity, Gerald, Rodney, and Chris continue to move forward as they share their “Greater Vision”. (www.greatervisionmusic.com)
Geraldine and Ricky
Hilarious humor and message of hope and faith from ventriloquist Geraldine Ragan and her sidekick Ricky. They have been featured in gospel music events across the nation and internationally on cruise ship ministries, including In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley. Back by popular demand to the Great Smoky Mountain Gathering!
David Duncan
Referred to as the "Minister of Mirth" the "Doctor of Joyology" and "Rev. Monkey", David travels nationwide speaking and bringing laughter, hope and encouragement to kids of all ages. A double transplant recipient and a double amputee, David hasn't succumbed to the "poor, poor, pitiful me" syndrome but rather began to look UP and started reaching OUT to help others. The Great Smoky Mountain Gathering would not be complete without the ministry of David Duncan!