Meet Our Speakers
SHANE BLACK - WEEK 1
Shane and Leigh Black have been serving with Life Action since 2011. Shane currently serves as the Revivalist for the Silver Team, following years of running a chiropractic practice together and his work as an itinerant preacher. Their passion is to see God interrupt the ordinary, drawing His people into deep, transformational encounters with Him. They live in Niles, Michigan, with their children: Grace (Joshua) Beam, Lindsey, Margaret, Ema, Claire, and Joshua.
WEEK 2 - LIFE ACTION VOICES
This summer at Family Camp, Voices of Life Action Week will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, each bringing a unique passion for spiritual renewal and transformation. Mike Lee, Life Action’s CEO, has a heart for seeing lives changed by the power of the gospel. Steve Canfield, longtime Blue Team revivalist, is deeply committed to pointing people toward the unshakable HOPE found in Jesus. Del Fehsenfeld, Senior Director of Consentia Group and a seasoned marriage and family therapist, is passionate about guiding people toward relational health and lasting transformation through encountering the fullness of God. Shane Black, Silver Team Revivalist and Program Engagement Director longs to see God interrupt the lives of His people, drawing them into a deeper, life-changing relationship with Him.
WEEK 3 - JOHN & DONNA AVANT
John and Donna Avant have been married for over 40 years. They have three adult children who are all married, and six grandchildren. Dr. Avant is the founder and President of Passion Promise Ministries. They are both graduates of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. John holds a Ph.D. in Evangelism and Spiritual Awakenings and Donna holds a Master’s of Theological Studies. John and Donna have committed their lives to see the fulfillment of the Great Commission. They believe that revival personally, in our families, churches, and universities, and in the hearts of missionaries is the key to spiritual movements that will advance His Kingdom and fulfill the Great Commission.
WEEK 4 - ERIC STITTS
Eric trusted Christ at a young age and felt called to ministry during middle school. He met his wife, Amy, in college when he was preaching revival meetings, and she would sing at the services. They have been married for thirty years and are blessed with four children and one daughter-in-law. Each of their children has helped deepen their trust in the Lord. Emily, who has special needs, is the only person ever born with her specific chromosome deletions. God has used her to impact her family and everyone around her, demonstrating that we can trust in a God who can raise the dead.
Eric has been preaching for the past thirty-five years and has served three churches. For the last six years, he has been the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. They have been blessed to have Life Action minister to the churches they’ve served, as well as to their family during several Family Camps they’ve attended over the past twelve years.
WEEK 5 - STEVE CANFIELD
Steve and Debby Canfield met in the ’70s as single team members traveling on our road teams, and they never left. Their five sons and one daughter were raised with them on the road, and although their children are grown, Steve and Debby continue to travel and lead the Blue Team. They have faithfully ministered to hundreds of team members, pastors, and churches across America with a constant heart cry to see God bring revival to this nation.
WEEK 6 - JEREMIAH CANFIELD
Jeremiah and Stephanie Canfield have been married since 2003 and are raising their five children in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2013, they planted a church together, where Jeremiah now serves as Lead Pastor. With over 20 years in ministry—including roles as a youth pastor, Life Action itinerant speaker, and now a pastor—his passion is helping families live gospel-centered lives, taking one faithful step at a time.
WEEK 7 - MICHAEL ALLEN
Michael Allen is the co-founder and co-CEO of Together Chicago. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he immigrated to Florida in 1977 and became a U.S. citizen in 1986. Called to ministry in 1989 under the leadership of Dr. O.S. Hawkins at First Baptist Church of Ft. Lauderdale, he has since served in various pastoral roles, including Assistant Pastor of Urban Outreach and Evangelism at The Moody Church, Associate Pastor at Sagemont Church, and Senior Pastor at Uptown Baptist Church.
He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Board at Pacific Garden Mission. Michael holds a Master of Divinity from Trinity International University, a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Trinity College (Miami, FL), and an Associate’s degree in Computer Electronics. He and his wife, Marilza, have been married since 1994 and are blessed with four children.
WEEK 8 - MIKE LEE & ALEX LEE
Mike and Alex Lee, a father-son duo, will be speaking together this summer, sharing their passion for the transformative power of the gospel. Mike, with over 30 years of leadership experience, is the CEO of Life Action and committed to helping individuals and churches experience personal revival. Alex, the Lead Pastor of Invite Church in Ballwin, MO, focuses on love-centered apologetics and helping people apply God’s love story.
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Together, Mike and Alex will share their combined wisdom and experiences, guiding families to encounter the transforming love of God in new and powerful ways.
WEEK 9 - VIRGIL & JOY TANNER
Virgil and Joy Tanner work with OneTree Ministries, where Virgil is the Executive Director, and Joy is part of the Care Team. They have ministered in Spain and Central Asia as disciple-makers and in organizational leadership. They began their journey in mission work after serving in a church in Nashville for nine years.
They are passionate about activating households to love Jesus and engage with His mission in their community. The Tanners live with their five children in Niles, Michigan, pursuing their passion for seeing people deeply healed and fully transformed.
WEEK 10 - RYAN LOVEING
Ryan Loveing is a Jewish believer in Jesus, husband, father, grandfather, businessman, and minister. He served with Life Action Ministries for 25 years, traveling over 150,000 miles and conducting more than 2,500 services across North America, Central America, and overseas. Ryan and his wife, Mal, encourage people to live H-O-T (Honest, Open, Transparent) and challenge believers to apply God’s Word practically.
Since 2020, Ryan has worked as Director of Staff and Community Relations for a regional construction company and serves as a local chaplain. Mal also serves as a birth doula for women in her community. Together, they continue to inspire others to live out their faith in practical, impactful ways.
LABOR DAY - DAN JARVIS
Dan Jarvis is an author, speaker, and content strategist for Revive Our Hearts. He and his wife Melissa parent ten children, six of whom they adopted through foster care. Together, their aim is to seek God's kingdom first and to inspire others on that journey. They make their home in Southwest Michigan, where Dan also pastors Berrien Center Bible Church and assists multiple organizations as they grow impact, including Life Action and Leadership Outreach.