Blaze Speakers and Artists
Greg Stier
Greg is the founder and president of Dare 2 Share ministries. Over the last decade, Greg has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of Christian teenagers. He has the ambitious goal of training and equipping one million Christian teens across America to share their faith with courage, clarity and compassion. He is also the author of several books, including Venti Jesus Please, Ministry Mutiny, Dare 2 Share: A Field Guide for Sharing Your Faith, and is co-author of Shreddin the Gnar. Greg is married to his wife, Debbie, and has two young children. Stay connected with Greg through his blog: www.gregstier.org
Zane Black
Getting high, girls, and alcohol, describe how Zane tried to find satisfaction without Jesus Christ in his life. It was not until after high school that Zane discovered that following Jesus is the greatest adventure in life. Zane is passionate about sharing the new Life and purpose that he has found in Jesus with students around the nation. He currently works for Timberline Lodge, a Torchbearer Bible school in Winter Park, Colorado as the "Director of Careless Activities," teaching at the school and hanging out with students.
Tim Neufeld
Tim Neufeld is the lead singer of Starfield, founding the band with his brother, Jon. Tim and Jon toured churches and youth groups all over Canada - partnering with pastors to impact the lives of students long before their record deal with Sparrow Records brought them to the US. Tim and his bandmates are passionate about leading people in worship, and thankful to have partnered with Dare2Share in 2006 and 2007 and now again for the Blaze Tour. Tim is married to Carla, and they have a daughter, Haven Grace.
Starfield
Canadian worship band, Starfield, has spent the last 10 years partnering with churches and ministries, leading students and congregations in passionate and energetic worship. They released their self-titled major label debut in 2004, followed by "Beauty in the Broken" in 2006 and "I Will Go" in 2008. Starfield-penned songs like "Filled With Your Glory", "Son of God", and "Reign In Us" are sung in church services every weekend all over the world. Starfield is the most-awarded and top-selling Christian band in Canada, and are expanding that following in the US, United Kingdom, and Europe with yearly concert tours and conference appearances. Ministry partnerships with the Billy Graham Association, Dare2Share, and Youth Specialties have helped Starfield grow beyond the confines of the music industry and more directly into partnerships with the local Church.
Propaganda
With an uncompromising message intertwined with hot rhythms and beats, Los Angeles based Propaganda lyrically puts together potent, relevant music that reaches across the spectrum of youth and pop culture. His subject matter ranges from staying accountable to God to standing up boldly for one's faith both in word and in one's life.
DJ Promote
In a town of 100,000 somewhere in West Texas, one humble man with a set of turntables is on a mission. To DJ Promote, deejaying is more than just a profession. "I play all kinds of stuff, but I want to put a message in it. I want to create an environment and give joy where there is no joy." And how does this talented DJ keep himself grounded? His constant remembrance that it's not about him.
"I keep looking back at all the things that God has done. God has taken me through all those steps to make music and have fun. For me it's about getting people excited and then how can I turn this excitement into something that will impact forever. I want it to show that God is real. My job is just to be creative so God can work."
