2010 Convention Speakers:  Teen Program

JIM WEISS

Jim Weiss has been a storyteller for over 30 years and is the recipient of 80+ national awards. 2009 marked the 20th anniversary of his “storytelling business,” Greathall Productions, Inc.   Greathall Productions has thus far produced 43+ storytelling recordings with enticing titles from classical literature and history: G.A. Henty titles; unabridged readings; Story of the World, I, II, III, and IV; and more.

Jim travels extensively internationally and throughout the U.S. presenting at homeschool conferences, schools, stores, libraries, community events, and national organizations.

Jim says, "The storytelling recordings work precisely because we value the original sources and have tried to convey our love of the stories to a new generation of listeners and readers. Storytelling today rejuvenates one of the first and most personal forms of entertainment. Telling stories is pure joy." Jim was born, raised, and educated in Highland Park, Illinois. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He resides in Charlottesville, Virginia with his wife, Randy.

WEBSITE:  www.greathall.com

MIKE SNAVELY

Mike Snavely was reared in rural South Africa, the son of missionaries.  Growing up in an area that teemed with remarkable creatures, he had a wide variety of fascinating experiences which helped to mold his future.  After graduating from Oak Hills Christian College in Minnesota, he returned to South Africa to work in the famous Kruger National Park.  

In 1985 he married Carrie Baum who grew up near Hershey, Pa.  Carrie attended Lancaster Bible College and was an executive secretary.  In 1986 they went to South Africa as missionaries, and taught at Durban Bible College.  In 1995, they founded Mission: Imperative - a ministry of teaching creation-oriented issues through a series of seminars covering a wide range of topics.  Mike and Carrie home educated their three children.

Mike is the author of Creation or Evolution: A Home-Study Curriculum, and has produced seven DVDs that cover his core topics.

WEBSITE:  www.natureofcreation.org