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Below is your Vision Committee. These nine people joined together with the vision to form a non-political, non-denominational organization for the improvement and growth of the Christian Clown community.
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Rev. Randy Christensen Email - PastorRandy@willmarag.org |
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Since 1980 Randy has pursued excellence in the variety arts, communication and ministry. Known for his unique brand of heart and humor, Randy's expertise has opened doors for his performances at such notable place as the World Clowns Convention in Bognor Regis, England, TnT Christian Clown Retreat, the famed University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Clown Camp, The International Fellowship of Christian Magicians Convention, the Payasos de Christianos Conference in Valencia, Spain, and Advanced Studies On the Performance Art of Clown. As a prolific writer, Randy has over two hundred published articles in various children's ministry and entertainer publications. He also has written and produced numerous books, training manuals, musical projects and DVD's to help those in creative ministry. Randy currently works full-time overseeing children's programming at a local church in Willmar, Minnesota. He's active in local community events and elementary school programs. Randy also travels sharing the joy of Jesus at special events around the country. He is a husband and father of three. For more information on Randy and his resources, go to www.RandysInfo.com |
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Tony "Junior" Jones Email - JrTheClown@aol.com Tony has been clowning internationally since 1986 and turned that experence in clowning to the Lord's work in such venues as circus, fairs, malls, festivals, company parties, trade shows, store openings, church services, stage production, radio and television with experience in ballooning, walk-arounds, restaurants and stilt walking. He has attended over 400 schools, conferences and educational programs in the art of clowning. He is now an international instructor and performer and has traveled to eight different countries spreading laughter to all audiences young and old alike. He is truly a clown’s clown with experience in all areas of clowning big and small. Tony is the co-founder of Clowning for Christ International, the editor of the Cross and the Clown Magazine and co-director of TnT ministries (an international teaching and training program for Christian clowns). |
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Nikki "LaLa" Jones Email - LaLaClown@aol.com Nikki has been clowning since 1997 as a Christian Clown with experience in face-painting, ballooning, storytelling, clown magic, walk-arounds and stage performance in such venues as festivals, church services, retirement homes, company parties, and stage productions. She has attended and taught numerous classes on the art of clowning at schools and conferences throughout the United States and overseas. She is a true talent and with her genuine love of people she is a real asset to the clown world and the Lord's army. |
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Dana "Liberty" & Jane "Belle" Abendschein Email - LibertyandBelle@aol.com Dana and Jane have been clowning together for 15 years. Dana is the Conference Coordinator and Jane is the Program Coordinator for the Show Me Clowns for Jesus National Conference. Dana is a Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology and Physiology at Washington University School of Medicine where he teaches classes on the heart. Jane works full-time as the ‘boss’ clown of the Clown Docs that entertain at both St. Louis Children’s and Barnes-Jewish Hospitals. |
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Gary "Grahamcracker" and Ann "Jam" Gramlich Email - Jam1273@comcast.net Gary and Ann have been involved in Children’s Ministries since 1977. Both are graduates of Anderson University in Anderson Indiana with degrees in Christian Education, Bible and Education. As Children’s Artists, they have traveled the United States, Canada, Jamaica & Haiti for 18 years sharing their original and unique blend of comedy, laughter, puppetry, drama and music in programs, concerts, conventions, seminars, camps, churches and schools through their many "Zany" characters. |
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Phyllis "Daisy" SheffieldEmail - DaisyLCB@aol.com Phyllis was for many years a classroom teacher and found clowning to be a natural extension of that profession. Phyllis teaches when she clowns and clowns when she teaches. As Daisy, an enthusiastic performer, she stays busy entertaining at church functions, birthday parties, and corporate events. Her favorite venue is to travel with Innovative Missions Opportunities. She has had the privilege to travel to China and Nepal and share God’s love through laughter. In the summer, Phyllis and Daisy enjoy being a part of Clown Camp in LaCrosse, Wisconsin as a staff member and alley leader.
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John "Mr. ‘B" SheffieldEmail - DaisyLCB@aol.com John is a fire fighter and fire safety clown in Missouri City TX where he clowns to teach the important lessons of fire safety. He has had the privilege to travel to China and Mexico and share God’s love through laughter. In the summer, John and Mr. ‘B enjoy being a part of Clown Camp in LaCrosse, Wisconsin as a staff member and alley leader.
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