DYC 2010 Keynote Speakers
Check out Paul George and Judy McDonald's websites for more info on our Diocesan Youth Conference 2010 Speakers!
PAUL GEORGE
Paul George has been in the trenches of ministry for the past 14 years. He has run parish youth ministry programs in both Louisiana and Arizona. He is the former Director of Parish Programs/Southern Regional Director for Life Teen International.
Gifted in developing a Gospel relevancy for people of all ages and channeling his message through stories and humor, Paul George shares his passion for God and his vocation in leading worship. Co-founder of ADORE ministries, Paul travels around the country speaking at rallies, retreats, conferences, schools and many other venues. He had the honor of speaking in Rome, Italy for the World Youth Day Celebration in August of 2000.
Paul currently resides in Houma, LA where he serves as director of ADORE ministries (a non-profit ministry which serves the Diocese of Houma/Thibodaux. Its mission is to bring the love of God to all people through worship, evangelization, outreach, and formation). ADORE’S worship nights draw over 1000 people of all ages. Also ADORE’S 2097 outreach continues to bring the heart of ADORE’S mission of worship into cities across the country. Paul also serves the Diocese of H/T as the director of young adult ministry.
Paul is married to his college sweetheart Gretchen; they have 4 children named Marie, Jacob, Sarah, and Clare.
For more info on Paul George: www.adoreworship.com
Judy McDonald
Judy McDonald (www.judymcdonald.net), based in San Diego, Calif., has been a natural comedian all her life.
An alumnus of University of San Diego, Judy has been performing stand-up for 14 years. In college, she worked at KFMB studios in radio and television. She also worked for the Republican National Convention, the Commission on Presidential Debates and the Academy Awards.
Judy's professional comedic experience includes an appearance on the Dennis Miller show, the weather channel and opening for such comedians as Paula Poundstone, Mark Curry, Caroline Rea and Mitch Hedberg. She performs at corporate and private events, universities is a regular at the La Jolla Comedy Store in San Diego. For the past three years Judy has been touring nationally and internationally bringing her Catholic Comedy to Parishes, conferences even Military bases. Judy can also be found on www.lifeteen.com as a featured writer and contributor. When she doesn't have a microphone in her hand you might find Judy participating in adventure races, triathlons, surfing and an occasional sandbagging round of golf.
For more info on Judy McDonald: www.judymcdonald.net