Speakers
Shane Claiborne
Shane graduated from Eastern University and did graduate work at Princeton Seminary. His ministry experience is varied, from a 10-week stint working alongside Mother Teresa in Calcutta, to a year spent serving a wealthy mega-congregation at Willow Creek Community Church outside Chicago.
Shane is a founding partner of The Simple Way, a faith community in inner city Philadelphia that has helped to birth and connect radical faith communities around the world, many of which have become known as a “new monasticism.”
Shane serves on the board of directors for The Christian Community Development Association, one of the largest national associations of faith-based organizations whose pillars are “Redistribution, Relocation, and Reconciliation.” Shane writes and travels extensively, speaking about peacemaking, social justice and Jesus. He is featured in the DVD series Another World Is Possible and is the author of several books, including The Irresistible Revolution and Jesus for President.
Aaron Strumpel
Aaron Strumpel is an artist based out of Louisville, Colo. Since graduating from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, he has spent five years touring 40 states, playing more than 400 shows on college campuses and in communities across the United States with a group called The Restoration Project. His heart for helping people has led him into the community with the Enter the Worship Circle family. These Worship Circle albums have sold well over 100,000 copies worldwide. Aaron is the featured artist for Chair and Microphone, Vol. 2, and it is his unique songwriting and performance that make this album a must-listen for singer-songwriter fans. Aaron’s international ministry experience has broken his heart for the poor and oppressed. Aaron rides a tidal wave of personal energy as a follower of Jesus in the arena of justice and action on behalf of the undefended. His album, his concerts, and his lifestyle promote help for others. Aaron has a genuine compassion for the hurting, not just an affiliation with a cause.
