Geoffrey Canada of 'Waiting for Superman,' 'Same Kind of Different as Me' Author Ron Hall and NEEDTOBREATHE Added to The Orange Conference 2011 Lineup
ATLANTA, Nov. 8 /
Christian Newswire/ -- The Orange Conference, a premiere gathering for church leaders, announces its latest additions, Geoffrey Canada, Ron Hall and NEEDTOBREATHE. They will support the idea that everyone can have positive impact on another life, and empowering attendees to do likewise. All have earned tremendous acclaim around the country, and they will undoubtedly influence those at the Atlanta conference next April.
Geoffrey Canada is a social activist, educator and President/CEO of Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ), whose work and knowledge can currently be seen in "Waiting for Superman," a documentary about the US education system. He has become nationally recognized for his pioneering work for education reform and healthy family environments. His work and HCZ have been featured on major national media including "60 Minutes" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" as well articles in The New York Times and USA Today.
Ron Hall is the co-author of "Same Kind of Different As Me," a book retelling the unlikely friendship between himself, a big city art dealer, and his now best friend, Denver, a formerly homeless drifter. Currently being developed for a feature film with Samuel L. Jackson, the story has captured the hearts of readers everywhere, as demonstrated by sitting on the New York Times Best Seller list for over 85 weeks.
The South Carolina-based band NEEDTOBREATHE will be performing at The Orange Conference. The band has toured with well-known recording artists such as Collective Soul, Train and Jars of Clay. Additionally, their music has appeared in numerous films, TV shows and commercials.
The Orange Conference will be held at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Ga., from Wednesday, April 27, 2011 to Friday, April 29, 2011. This groundbreaking event draws together thousands of speakers, authors, church leaders and entertainers from around the world to rethink the way that the traditional church model approaches family ministry. Orange pioneered a revolutionary strategy by partnering parents with the church to create the greatest and most effective influence on the faith of the next generation.
About Orange and The Orange Conference:
Orange is a nonprofit organization providing resources and training to help churches maximize their influence on the spiritual growth of the next generation. For more information, please visit www.WhatIsOrange.org. Orange is also the architect of The Orange Conference, www.TheOrangeConference.com which provides national training opportunities for pastors, church leaders and ministry volunteers.
