Evangelists and Speakers

Speaker Schedule - On Recordings Page

2024 Evangelists

Adrian Despres

Adrian Depres served in many capacities with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the years and from 2000-2016, he was the Chaplain for the University of South Carolina’s football team. He holds a Master of Divinity from Columbia International University. He also serves as Chaplain to the Athletic Department/Teams at CIU. His ministry reaches thousands of young people and adults of all ages each year and has brought thousands into a relationship with Christ. Adrian’s passion to see lost souls saved and Christians called into a life of laboring for God continues to propel his ministry. Adrian and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters and two sons, an amazing daughter-in-love and are now also blessed to be grandparents. His life verse is Acts 20:24. “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the Gospel of God’s Grace.” Adrian travels from South Carolina.

Paul Epperson

Why would Paul Epperson ever leave the security and comfort of an established teaching and chaplaincy position to hit the road as an itinerant speaker? Two reasons alone: calling and passion. God placed a calling and passion in Paul’s heart to teach others how to walk with God in ways that connect the truth of His Word to a practical, everyday life of faith. God knew that Paul’s bachelor’s degree in Biblical Languages from Columbia International University, his training received at Reformed Theological Seminary, and his experience in helping plant an inner-city church in Jackson, Mississippi would be just the right preparation to help train and equip the next generation of Kingdom Laborers. Paul loves discipling college students, young adults, married couples, and ministers just getting started—from one-on-one encounters to large group settings. Paul and his wife, Natalie, along with their five children (Emma Grace, Levi, Chloe, Mia and Gavin) live in South Carolina.

Worship Leaders - Jesse and Jessica Maurer

​​​​Jesse and Jessica Maurer are honored to be returning to Brown City Camp to lead worship for the Eastman Tabernacle services with their band, The Worship People. Jesse works as a cabinetry engineer and Jessica is a full-time mom. Along with leading worship in various capacities, they are also members of the a-cappella vocal band, Luminos Music. They currently reside in Lagrange, IN, with their four children, Jackson (9), Liem (7), Calli (7), and Dominic (6). It is the desire of their hearts that they and their team bring glory to God and magnify Him through music, inspiring people of all ages to worship our Lord together in spirit and in truth. Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

Seminar Speakers 
Saturday and Monday - Friday   
    2:30 pM​

Sat, Aug. 3 ~    Paul Epperson ~ Connecting with the Next Generation

Mon, Aug. 5 ~   Jim Halstead ~ Simplicity of Sharing the Gospel

Tue, Aug. 6 ~    Mark & Sheryl Douras ~ INSIDE OUT - Just Call Me Stressed

Wed, Aug. 7 ~   Mark & Sheryl Douras ~ Distorted Kindness:  The Trap of People 
                                                                                                          Pleasing
 
Thu, Aug. 8 ~    Jeremy Woodall ~ Working Through Grief
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Fri, Aug. 9  ~     Adrian Despres ~ Know and Live Out Your Gifts

Women's Rally

Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 AM (Eastman Tabernacle)

Speaker:  Shalon Hossler

Shalon Hossler is a wife and mom to eight children including three adopted kids from Ethiopia, two married sons and one granddaughter, Rosie. She and her husband, Jeff, met at Brown City Camp in 1992 and have been married for 30 years. They are the lead pastor and wife at the Orchards Community Church in Romeo where they have been for the last 21 years. Shalon graduated from Bethel College in Elementary Education and taught public school for 5 years before staying home to homeschool their children. She serves in children's ministry, women's small prayer groups, and Operation Christmas Child and has a passion for many to know God through his Word and come into relationship with Him. 

Worship:  Breanna Perkins

Breanna is a fourth generation Brown City Camp kid and hasn’t missed a year, despite being raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a Bethel University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting and a Minor in Worship Arts Ministry. She was involved in the campus Chapel Band and a variety of student lead worship services. Bre currently resides in Mishawaka, Indiana working as an Educational Interpreter. She spends Sundays and Wednesdays ministering on the Deaf Ministry Team at her church. She enjoys spending free time with friends and family, exploring new coffee shops, and being outdoors! She is honored and overjoyed to be part of the Women’s Rally this year with the opportunity to be surrounded by many whom she has had the pleasure of getting to know over the years and was impacted by since a young age.                   
Speaker Schedule - On Recordings Page

2024 Evangelists

Adrian Despres

Adrian Depres served in many capacities with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the years and from 2000-2016, he was the Chaplain for the University of South Carolina’s football team. He holds a Master of Divinity from Columbia International University. He also serves as Chaplain to the Athletic Department/Teams at CIU. His ministry reaches thousands of young people and adults of all ages each year and has brought thousands into a relationship with Christ. Adrian’s passion to see lost souls saved and Christians called into a life of laboring for God continues to propel his ministry. Adrian and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters and two sons, an amazing daughter-in-love and are now also blessed to be grandparents. His life verse is Acts 20:24. “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me, the task of testifying to the Gospel of God’s Grace.” Adrian travels from South Carolina.

Paul Epperson

Why would Paul Epperson ever leave the security and comfort of an established teaching and chaplaincy position to hit the road as an itinerant speaker? Two reasons alone: calling and passion. God placed a calling and passion in Paul’s heart to teach others how to walk with God in ways that connect the truth of His Word to a practical, everyday life of faith. God knew that Paul’s bachelor’s degree in Biblical Languages from Columbia International University, his training received at Reformed Theological Seminary, and his experience in helping plant an inner-city church in Jackson, Mississippi would be just the right preparation to help train and equip the next generation of Kingdom Laborers. Paul loves discipling college students, young adults, married couples, and ministers just getting started—from one-on-one encounters to large group settings. Paul and his wife, Natalie, along with their five children (Emma Grace, Levi, Chloe, Mia and Gavin) live in South Carolina.

Worship Leaders - Jesse and Jessica Maurer

​​​​Jesse and Jessica Maurer are honored to be returning to Brown City Camp to lead worship for the Eastman Tabernacle services with their band, The Worship People. Jesse works as a cabinetry engineer and Jessica is a full-time mom. Along with leading worship in various capacities, they are also members of the a-cappella vocal band, Luminos Music. They currently reside in Lagrange, IN, with their four children, Jackson (9), Liem (7), Calli (7), and Dominic (6). It is the desire of their hearts that they and their team bring glory to God and magnify Him through music, inspiring people of all ages to worship our Lord together in spirit and in truth. Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. Colossians 3:16

Seminar Speakers 
Saturday and Monday - Friday   
    2:30 pM​

Sat, Aug. 3 ~    Paul Epperson ~ Connecting with the Next Generation

Mon, Aug. 5 ~   Jim Halstead ~ Simplicity of Sharing the Gospel

Tue, Aug. 6 ~    Mark & Sheryl Douras ~ INSIDE OUT - Just Call Me Stressed

Wed, Aug. 7 ~   Mark & Sheryl Douras ~ Distorted Kindness:  The Trap of People 
                                                                                                          Pleasing
 
Thu, Aug. 8 ~    Jeremy Woodall ~ Working Through Grief
​
Fri, Aug. 9  ~     Adrian Despres ~ Know and Live Out Your Gifts

Women's Rally

Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 AM (Eastman Tabernacle)

Speaker:  Shalon Hossler

Shalon Hossler is a wife and mom to eight children including three adopted kids from Ethiopia, two married sons and one granddaughter, Rosie. She and her husband, Jeff, met at Brown City Camp in 1992 and have been married for 30 years. They are the lead pastor and wife at the Orchards Community Church in Romeo where they have been for the last 21 years. Shalon graduated from Bethel College in Elementary Education and taught public school for 5 years before staying home to homeschool their children. She serves in children's ministry, women's small prayer groups, and Operation Christmas Child and has a passion for many to know God through his Word and come into relationship with Him. 

Worship:  Breanna Perkins

Breanna is a fourth generation Brown City Camp kid and hasn’t missed a year, despite being raised in Orlando, Florida. She is a Bethel University graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language Interpreting and a Minor in Worship Arts Ministry. She was involved in the campus Chapel Band and a variety of student lead worship services. Bre currently resides in Mishawaka, Indiana working as an Educational Interpreter. She spends Sundays and Wednesdays ministering on the Deaf Ministry Team at her church. She enjoys spending free time with friends and family, exploring new coffee shops, and being outdoors! She is honored and overjoyed to be part of the Women’s Rally this year with the opportunity to be surrounded by many whom she has had the pleasure of getting to know over the years and was impacted by since a young age.