Affiliated Speakers
Mark Gungor
Creator of Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage When Mark Gungor conducted his first marriage seminar, he did so for one reason—because somebody had to do it, and no one else was reaching the couples in his area. The enthusiastic response he received from his first audience was just the tip of the iceberg.
Today, he is one of the most sought-after speakers on marriage and family in the country. Each year thousands of couples attend his Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage® seminars. Mark’s candid and comedic approach uses unforgettable illustrations and the power of laughter to teach proven principles that are guaranteed to strengthen any marriage. His take on marriage issues is refreshingly free of both churchy and psychological lingo. “Our secular culture over-romanticizes marriage and our Christian culture over-spiritualizes it. The reality is that relationships between men and women are very down to earth,” Mark comments. “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage® is about helping couples get it right, get along, have fun, and achieve a successful marriage.” In recent years, he has devoted much time and energy to bringing the Laugh Your Way seminars and materials to the Latino population, a gesture that has drawn overwhelmingly positive response.
Mark is Sr. Pastor of Celebration Church, a multi-site church with five campuses across Wisconsin, and the
CEO of Laugh Your Way America. Mark balances his pastoral duties with a rigorous travel schedule. He speaks
for churches, civic events, and business meetings and is a much requested speaker for the US Army.
Mark has also been featured on national broadcasts such as Focus on the Family, Life Today and ABC News.
His Better Marriage Minute radio program is heard on 250 radio stations nationwide and his daily internet radio
talk show (www.markgungorshow.com) debuted in the fall of 2008.
He is also the creator of the television series, Love, Marriage, and Stinking Thinking broadcast around the world on various networks including TBN.
Mark is the author of Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage® (Simon & Schuster, 2008), the book based on his phenomenally successful seminar and years of working with thousands of couples. He is married to Debbie, his high school sweetheart and constant travel companion. The Gungors have been married for over 36 years and have two grown children and four grandsons.
I love to inspire people’s lives with truth and humor. There are a lot of performers that make people laugh, and there are a lot of speakers who give solid principles for living. I want to do both.
For interview information contact:
Marie Carlson
mariec@laughyourway.com
David Dean
Veteran comedian David Dean will bring more than just comedy to an event…he’ll bring truth! A Christian since he was in high school, David cut his comedic teeth at the famous Second City School of Improv in Chicago. From there, his lightning speed wit and ability to communicate scripture to people have made him a sought after comedian and speaker at various events around the country. Over the last 19 years, David has been the featured speaker at Promise Keepers as well as numerous outreach, youth and family conferences. David also frequently performs and tours with fellow clean comedians Ken Davis and Chonda Pierce. David and his wife Betsy live at the zoo with their two teenagers and all their friends in Huntington, IN.
“David Dean! You are hilarious and I love getting to work with you! This is not a public endorsement, however — because that would cost you big bucks!! Can’t wait to do another tour with you!” Chonda Pierce
- Comic/Author
Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt is the CEO of Thomas Nelson, the largest Christian publishing company in the world and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S. The company is privately held.
Hyatt began his publishing career at Word Publishing while a student at Baylor University. He worked at Word for six years. In addition to serving as Vice President of Marketing at Thomas Nelson in the mid-80s, Hyatt started his own publishing company, Wolgemuth & Hyatt, with partner Robert Wolgemuth in 1986. Word acquired Wolgemuth & Hyatt in 1992.
A successful literary agent from 1992 until early 1998, Hyatt has written four books, one of which landed on the New York Times bestseller list where it stayed for seven months.
Hyatt joined Thomas Nelson for a second time in 1998. Since that time he has worked in a variety of roles in both divisional and corporate management. He was promoted to President in February 2004 and CEO in August 2005. He also serves as Chairman of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).
Hyatt has been married to his wife, Gail, for thirty years. They have five daughters, two son-in-laws, and four grand children and live outside of Nashville, Tennessee.
In Mike’s free time, he enjoys writing, running, golfing, fishing and photography. He is a member of St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, Tennessee, where he has served as a deacon for over 20 years. For more information on Michael, including his musings on personal productivity, life balance, book publishing, and inspirational leadership, visit his blog at www.michaelhyatt.com.
