Sheraton
Atlanta Hotel
October 17-20, 2013
Atlanta, GA
Entertainment
Interpretive Movement
About the performer: Laurel Shaler was born and raised in South Carolina and earned a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Dance from the College of Charleston. She went on to earn a Master of Social Work Degree from Florida State University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University. She is currently a faculty member teaching counseling courses, and speaks and writes to Christian women on the topic of emotional well-being. Laurel is a life-long dancer and began interpretive movement while in high school at her home church, Northgate Baptist, where she still attends. In 2006, she began an interpretive movement ministry entitled "Guided Feet" at this same church. She serves on faculty with the South Carolina Creative Ministries Festival where she teaches youth and adults the worship art of interpretive or creative movement. She has also appeared on local television programs sharing this worship art. Laurel and her husband, Nick, make their home in Taylors, SC where they are active in the community and enjoy spending time with their family, especially their two nephews. Laurel can be found at her blog "Lessons from Laurel" at www.drlaurelshaler.com. You can "like" her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/drlaurelshaler or follow her on Twitter (@DrLaurelShaler).
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Saturday Evening Banquet—Saturday, October 19, 2013
Guitarist
About the performer: At the tender age of four, Steve picked up his first guitar. This sparked the beginning of a musical career that has spanned almost three decades. Known as “Left Hand” Lewis, Steve has the unique characteristic of playing with his left hand. This means that he actually plays the guitar upside down (a rarity among guitarist). Steve has shared the stage with international recording artists such as: Shirley Caesar, Al Jarreau, Alex Bugnon, Michael Franks, Vesta, Spyro Gyra, Jonathan Butler, and Pamela Williams. He has also established himself locally and beyond Atlanta as one of the most gifted musicians on the scene today. Additional performance credits include: performing the National Anthem for the 100 Black Men’s Association, 1996 Olympic Jazz Concert, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Capital Jazz Festival. Steve has also performed with gospel radio hosts Rhodell Lewis and Kelsy Davis & Radical Soul. Steve was heavily influenced by the likes of Norman Brown, Chuck Loeb, Peter White and George Benson. Steve’s personal testimony is one of a journey riddled with trials, tribulations and triumphs. For this reason, Steve plans to spread a message to the least, the lost and the left out. This message is simply that God is a God of a second chance. Steve is happily married and resides in Atlanta, GA
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Sunday Worship Leader—Sunday, October 20, 2013
Evangelist
About the performer: Terri Wooten Graham provides vocal music during worship services at the Tabernacle Community Baptist church, where she leads the choir in performing music, drama, choreography, cantatas and plays to lead her congregation in worship. She is also a TV & Radio Personality, Sign Language Interpreter, Author, Musician, an Ordained Evangelist and a Motivational & Empowerment Speaker.