Here's the Kirk and ____________ say "Hi" page

(Ready to be sent out as Christmas cards?)

Dynamic, subversive, and all about Jesus' love -- Rob Bell

Hanging out with some funny and anointed comedians -- the Skit Guys!

4th Avenue Jones Hips, Rocks and shares Christ's love!

Mark Oestreicher (Marko) is the president of Youth Specialties -- He's surrounded by God as he leads a great company.

Holly Ingels is one of the reasons Outside the Box MInistries is one of the best in the business of directing events.

Dan Haseltine is in this band called Jars of Clay.

Staple is loud -- rocking -- and they apparently love big teddy bears.

Daniel's Window is from the Chicago area -- great music and . . . funny faces here!

One of the leading writers on Youth Ministry in and Postmodernism -- Tony Jones

From Enterprise, Alabama -- Here's Rapper K Brown!

Daren Streblow is one of those "So funny you just might throw up" people

Sarah Kelly is a new artist who has the pipes of an opera singer and the energy of a blues artist.

Seventh Day Slumber is out sharing the Gospel of Jesus LOUDLY

KJ -52 -- It's pronounced Five-Two

Sanctus Real pronounces it "sanktus" instead of "sahnktoos."

Hey! TobyMac and I are the same age! (actually, he's a few months older)

Gary Haugen is the founder and president of the International Justice Mission.

Go Fish is a tigh-harmony, fun-loving Christian Pop singing group

Efrem Smith is a Youth Minister and speaker from Minneapolis.

Lincoln Brewster is an amazing guitarist and a wonderful worship leader

I got to help Adrienne Liesching and the rest of the Benjamin Gate carry loads and loads of band gear. I hear they recently broke up, though

I had a chance to chat with Rev. John Thomas, the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ

These three are some of the funniest people you have ever seen! CPR was one of those comedy teams with a mission to prove that you can be hilarious without resorting to the gutter. They're moving on to new things now -- I wonder what we'll see from Carl, Pete and Jeff in the future?

Curt Cloninger is an excellent actor who provides "Theatre with a lasting impression."

Mike Lewis, better known as The Jesus Painter, paints different portraits depicting Jesus, during music or preaching.

Here's Michael Tait of the band Tait and that other band . . . I think they're called DC Talk.:-)

Will and Jill of Beyond me are on fire for Christ (And Jill is the serious one!) I haven't heard from them in awhile -- anyone know what's happened to them?

Matt Augee is the founder and idea-man behind RecFx

Solomon's Wish took some time for a picture (Nathan from the Elms is in the background)

Chris and Owen from the Elms had a little fun for this picture

Rene Rochester is one of the most dynamic, spirit-filled, exciting people I have ever met!

Sundry was very happy that I pronounced their name correctly (Sun - dree) But then they broke up a year and a half later

Micheal Knott has been a strange servant of Christ for many years.

John from Skillet always has way cool hair

Riley Armstrong is a total freak for Christ -- and he is hilarious on stage

With UCC Illinois Conference Minister Jane Fisler Hoffman and Former UCC President Paul Sherry

Youth Specialties President for Events-- Tic Long

OK -- you may not know him -- but Nate is one of the people who makes the lights and sound happen at events across the US!

Ken Medema has been an inspirational singer, performer, writer and speaker for more than 25 years. He has an amazing talent for songwriting and performing!

Jaci Velasquez actually took this picture!

George and Micheal -- Lost and Found -- These two have changed the face of music forever -- and through their music many have been challenged to follow Jesus!

Kirk hangin' with Tony and Peggy Campolo

Chris Seay pastors Ecclesia in Houston

Mark Driscoll is the pastor at Mars Hill Church In Seattle. He doesn't see eye to eye with me on lots of ministry issues.

Dr. Robert Price has a passion for Evangelism and Urban ministry -- he's a fantastic speaker, professor and pastor!

Bill Easum is one of the most widely read authors on spiritual growth and church revitalization. His books include Dancing With Dinosaurs, Sacred Cows make Gourmet Burgers and Growing Spiritual Redwoods.

You ever read Mikey's Funnies? Here's the man -- Mike Atkinson!

Lanny Donoho has a finger in his ear. (He's the guy from Youth Ministry Resources.) Jay Delp -- video producer extraordinaire -- is in the middle.

The Moore brothers? Geoff and Kirk get it together

beki hemingway (and husband/guitarist/producer Randy Kerkman) are an awesome singing group -- and they're "too real" for the Christian Music Industry!

Tex Sample is a United Methodist Minister and author of several excellent books about ministering to people of the many different and misunderstood cultures in the United States.

At a Nylons concert I met up with Nylons member (and former Platter) Arnold Robinson

Bob Stromberg is one of the creators of the hilarious play "Triple Expresso" and a great youth songleader!

Hangin' out with Caedmon's Call in Philadelphia.

Mike Yaconelli was one of the founders of Youth Specialties -- He was inspirational to youth ministers for more than 30 years. Tragically, he was killed in an automobile accident in late October, 2003. We'll miss his passion. We'll remember what he taught -- and we'll continue to seek the unpredictable Jesus.

Debbie Morris has a powerful testimony of forgiveness -- she wrote the book Forgiving the Dead Man Walking

Here he is! The Internet guru of Christian Music -- Ed Rock!

Kirk and Fred Moore get ready for a performance

I was GLAD to have this picture taken!

Leith Anderson writes about church growth and death.

Les Christie loves to play games -- He also wrote What If? and the brand new Unfinished Sentences

A Rare picture with members of a rare band -- Chagall Guevera

Uncle Randy Stonehill -- Kirk hangs with a legend

I got to escort Rebecca St. James through the crowd to the autograph table

Are the Walter Eugenes still together?

Wellington Boone is one of the finest people you'll ever meet -- if you have a chance to hear him speak -- go!

Yohann Anderson put together those song books the most youth groups use all the time! (The one with the Fish)

Taking a hard look at the state of the church and what we can do in the future -- Here's Gwen and Perry Bell.

Laurie Polich is a Youth Minister and Counselor and Author and all-around great person -- She's also a seminar leader for Youth Specialties Events.