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Ralph Martin Fr. Mark Goring David Patterson Peter Herbeck Pete Burak Connor Flanagan Chris Bray Rachel Herbeck Katey & Steve

Ralph Martin

President, Renewal Ministries

Television
The Choices We Face

Books
The Urgency of the New Evangelization: Answering the Call, Author
The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints, Author
Will Many Be Saved? What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization, Author

Ralph Martin is president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. He holds a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome and is a professor and the director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He was named by Pope Benedict XVI as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization and was also appointed as a “peritus” to the Synod on the New Evangelization in October of 2012.
Ralph and his wife Anne have six children and sixteen grandchildren and reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Ralph Martin

President, Renewal Ministries

Television
The Choices We Face

Books
The Urgency of the New Evangelization: Answering the Call, Author
The Fulfillment of All Desire: A Guidebook for the Journey to God Based on the Wisdom of the Saints, Author
Will Many Be Saved? What Vatican II Actually Teaches and Its Implications for the New Evangelization, Author

Ralph Martin is president of Renewal Ministries, an organization devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization. He holds a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas (Angelicum) in Rome and is a professor and the director of Graduate Theology Programs in the New Evangelization at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the Archdiocese of Detroit. He was named by Pope Benedict XVI as a Consultor to the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization and was also appointed as a “peritus” to the Synod on the New Evangelization in October of 2012.
Ralph and his wife Anne have six children and sixteen grandchildren and reside in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Fr. Mark Goring

Director, Catholic Charismatic Center

Fr. Mark Goring grew up in Pembroke, Ontario. He did a year of Computer Engineering studies before joining the Companions of the Cross (CC’s.) Experiencing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as a teenager, reading Fr. Bob’s writings and going to St. Mary’s parish are what led him to the CC’s. Fr. Mark is currently the director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston, TX. He also contributes to the television program ‘Food for Life’.

Fr. Mark Goring

Director, Catholic Charismatic Center

Fr. Mark Goring grew up in Pembroke, Ontario. He did a year of Computer Engineering studies before joining the Companions of the Cross (CC’s.) Experiencing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit as a teenager, reading Fr. Bob’s writings and going to St. Mary’s parish are what led him to the CC’s. Fr. Mark is currently the director of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston, TX. He also contributes to the television program ‘Food for Life’.

David Patterson

Chaplaincy Leader for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School

At the age of 21, David experienced a reversion to the Catholic faith at a Catholic retreat. The experience motivated David to pursue his Master’s in Theology at St. Augustine’s and he later began a youth ministry at St. Francis Xavier in Mississauga. It is through one of these youth ministry programs, EDGE Camp, where he met his wife. Blessed with two sons, David is now serving as a Chaplaincy Leader for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School.

David Patterson

Chaplaincy Leader for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School

At the age of 21, David experienced a reversion to the Catholic faith at a Catholic retreat. The experience motivated David to pursue his Master’s in Theology at St. Augustine’s and he later began a youth ministry at St. Francis Xavier in Mississauga. It is through one of these youth ministry programs, EDGE Camp, where he met his wife. Blessed with two sons, David is now serving as a Chaplaincy Leader for the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board at St. Edmund Campion Secondary School.

Peter Herbeck

Vice President & Director, Renewal Ministries

Television

The Choices We Face, Co-Host, EWTN
Crossing the Goal, Co-Host, EWTN

Radio

Fire on the Earth, Radio Host

Books

When the Spirit Comes in Power, Author
When the Spirit Speaks, Author

Peter Herbeck and his wife Debbie have four children and four grandchildren. Peter has been actively involved in evangelization and Catholic renewal throughout the US, Canada, Africa, and Eastern Europe for more than thirty years. He is a frequent conference speaker and has produced CDs and booklets about discipleship and life in the Spirit.

Peter Herbeck

Vice President & Director, Renewal Ministries

Television

The Choices We Face, Co-Host, EWTN
Crossing the Goal, Co-Host, EWTN

Radio

Fire on the Earth, Radio Host

Books

When the Spirit Comes in Power, Author
When the Spirit Speaks, Author

Peter Herbeck and his wife Debbie have four children and four grandchildren. Peter has been actively involved in evangelization and Catholic renewal throughout the US, Canada, Africa, and Eastern Europe for more than thirty years. He is a frequent conference speaker and has produced CDs and booklets about discipleship and life in the Spirit.

Pete Burak

Adult Emcee

Pete Burak is the director of i.d.9:16, the young adult outreach of Renewal Ministries. He is a 2010 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Pete is a frequent speaker on discipleship, evangelization, and young adult topics, and he is the co-director of Pine Hills Boys Camp. Pete and his wife Cait have three children.

Pete Burak

Adult Emcee

Pete Burak is the director of i.d.9:16, the young adult outreach of Renewal Ministries. He is a 2010 graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, and has a Master’s Degree in Theology from Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Michigan. Pete is a frequent speaker on discipleship, evangelization, and young adult topics, and he is the co-director of Pine Hills Boys Camp. Pete and his wife Cait have three children.

Connor Flanagan

Youth Minister & Professional Recording Artist

Connor Flanagan

Youth Minister & Professional Recording Artist

Chris Bray

Travelling Worship Artist & Speaker

Chris has headlined the National March for Life rally on Parliament Hill for 25,000 people. In addition, he has been involved in Life Teen, World Youth Day, Steubenville, NCCYM and hundreds of conferences, retreats at schools and churches. Having received multiple Gospel Music Association Covenant awards and numerous top 10 and #1 hit songs on Christian radio in Canada; Chris’ ministry has spanned North America.

Chris Bray

Travelling Worship Artist & Speaker

Chris has headlined the National March for Life rally on Parliament Hill for 25,000 people. In addition, he has been involved in Life Teen, World Youth Day, Steubenville, NCCYM and hundreds of conferences, retreats at schools and churches. Having received multiple Gospel Music Association Covenant awards and numerous top 10 and #1 hit songs on Christian radio in Canada; Chris’ ministry has spanned North America.