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PETER FURLER
PETER FURLER and founding members of the Grammy Award-winning band Newsboys are coming to Prescott for Hope Fest Arizona 2024.
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Born in Adelaide, Australia​
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Singer / Songwriter / Producer​
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27 no 1 hit singles
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Over 7 million records sold.
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Former lead singer for Newsboys
The writer behind 27 #1 radio singles will be singing from one of the most inspirational albums of his career, Sun and Shield. Furler combines an ambitious collection of new songs with a more muscular, band-driven sound that harkens back to the glory days of “I Am Free” “He Reigns,” “Shine,” “Breakfast,” “Stay Strong,” “Million Pieces” and more!
VOTA
Featuring Byan Olesen
OPENING FOR PETER FURLER: Former guitarist of the band Newsboys Bryan Olesen led the formation of VOTA. NBC says, “Bryan Olesen's Shockingly Powerful Voice Gets Instant Chair Turns,” on The Voice. Team John Legend’s Bryan Olesen is the 3rd Place Finalist of 2024 on NBC’s The Voice and a founding member of the Christian rock band VOTA.
VOTA will perform on the main stage at 8PM
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How much sound can a band of two guys make? VOTA is dead set and determined to find out and show you. For this exciting new season of their 20-plus-year career, they have a lot to offer.
RONNIE JAMES
Pastor Ronnie James was born in Hollywood, California and was raised in the Culver City area of Los Angeles. After living the rock 'n' roll lifestyle for over 25 years of his adult life, Jesus got ahold of his heart and transformed him. He attended Bible College from 2005 to 2010 and now serves as the Lead Pastor of The Flock Church. Pastor Ronnie has a heart for the lost and hurting and has committed his life to reaching this generation for Jesus. Ronnie and his wife Lisa have been together for 35 years. They have two sons, and they currently reside in Prescott, Arizona.
ANTHONY SANTANA
Performing at 4:30 PM on the Hope Fest AZ Main Stage
ANTHONY SANTANA is a speaker, musical artist, and worship leader from NJ. This former drug addict and convicted felon, raised in a highly dysfunctional home, radiates goodness, power, and redemption. Audiences love his raw honesty, unique creativity, and distinct perspectives gleaned from the hard "battlefield" of life.
Anthony Santana and Brian Head Welch of Korn do Prison Outreach through RYS Ministries, sharing their testimonies and music.
JAMI SMITH
For more than 20 years, Jami Smith has traveled the world sharing her voice and soul. Using music as a tool, she helps people connect with a power greater than themselves. Many of Jami’s songs are regularly sung in churches and played on Christian radio. Now a worship leader in Oklahoma City, Jami brings her message of HOPE to Arizona.
Jami plays the Hope Fest AZ main stage at 2:30PM.
ABBY WALKER
Abby Walker is an Arizona-based acoustic pop and Christian songwriter and performer. Her solo career has taken her across the U.S. and Mexico to music festivals, venue shows, hotel and art gallery gigs, and private events.
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After placing third in Alice Cooper’s Proof is in the Pudding Competition one of the most well-known music competitions in the U.S. for Musicians. Abby placed with the tongue-in-cheek song “Arizona Christmas” (available to stream everywhere), she expanded from solo shows to larger venues with a three-piece group including bassist Tristan Lauzon and drummer Omar Acevedo. The trio travels all over the west coast opening for artists like Cade Thompson, Frankie J, Joseph O’Brien, Disciple, Stars Go Dim, 7eventh Time Down, Brooke Robertson, and We Are Vessel.
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When not onstage herself, Abby hosts local events such as songwriters’ rounds, showcases, and open mics. She also writes personalized songs for clients, leads worship at churches and retreats around Arizona and on mission trips in Mexico, runs a local booking agency, and spends her free time in the studio.
US Army
WWII Medal of Honor Recipient
Desmond Doss
The Demond Doss Foundation Presentation will take place during the 7PM Evening Ceremony.
Mel Gibson’s WWII biopic, “Hacksaw Ridge,” tells the true story of MOH Desmond Doss, who was a conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. As an unarmed combat medic, MOH Doss rescued at least 75 soldiers wounded on the battlefield while under heavy enemy fire during the brutal battle for a 400-foot-high ridge, the Maeda Escarpment (Hacksaw Ridge), on Okinawa in War World II.
Guided by his faith, particularly the commandment ‘thou shalt not kill’, he never fired a gun. He was scorned by his peers. The Army repeatedly tried to kick him out, but he endured ridicule because he wanted to serve his country. Fellow soldiers who previously scoffed at Desmond’s simple faith and refusal to bear arms – now owed their lives to him.
Desmond Doss was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his bravery for actions in Guam and the Philippines.
Special guests from the Desmond Doss Foundation will be Gabe Videla Chairman, Board of Directors and Jeffrey E. Cordone Acting President, Chairman.
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Do you know Doss’s story?
Worship Painter: Jenna Tipton
Jenna Mae Tipton favours bold and vibrant colors and uses acrylic paint to produce her striking paintings which are rich in colour and texture. Her artwork depicts scenes from her dreams and visions. In addition to her personal projects, she also enjoys working with clients to bring to life their thoughts and ideas.
The inspiration for Jenna’s artwork stems from her Christian faith. “God is my inspiration for life, painting and creating. I strive to shed light on the supernatural world and paint scenes that will cause the viewer to reflect on deeper matters than the physical. Ultimately, I hope people will discover a level of love and hope that can only be found through Jesus Christ.”
Jenna lives with her husband and daughter in Phoenix Arizona.
Worship Painter: Kristine Monaghan
Kristine Monaghan is a Christian artist based in Surprise, AZ. Her passion is to use her beautiful gift of painting as a way to worship and glorify the King of Kings. Kristine is passionate about creating artwork that speaks of God's incredible love and encourages others to expand the boundaries of their faith. Through her painting and social media, she hopes to help others see themselves as God's masterpiece and fully lean into the plans He has for their lives.