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Life Surge Houston Draws Thousands as World-Class Communicators Inspire and Equip

Marketing Admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:22:08 +0000

Life Surge Houston Draws Thousands as World-Class Communicators Inspire and Equip

The final Life Surge event of 2025 celebrated more than 500 life-changing decisions for Christ as attendees stepped boldly into their God-given purpose

HOUSTON (December 9th, 2025) – Thousands gathered at the Berry Center on Saturday as Life Surge brought its transformational one-day experience to Houston, delivering a powerful blend of worship, biblical teaching, entrepreneurship and practical wisdom for Kingdom impact. The event marked not only one of the movement’s most energizing Texas gatherings to date, but also the final LIFE SURGE event of the year—capping off a record-breaking year of growth, attendance, and spiritual impact for the organization.

This year’s lineup featured world-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, NYT bestselling author Korie Robertson and Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson, bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell, pastor and author Craig Groeschel, comedic thought leader Michael Jr. and top entrepreneur and podcast host Ed Mylett. Worship was led by Noah Harrison and Hannah McClure of Bethel Music, with music from artist Donnie Bolden Jr.

More than 500 individuals made decisions for Christ, marking a significant spiritual milestone for the Houston community and further fueling Life Surge’s nationwide mission to see lives transformed through the power of the Gospel.

Life Surge continues to expand its reach across the United States, bringing world-class communicators, inspiring worship and practical biblical teaching to cities nationwide. The Houston gathering stands as another testament to the growing hunger among believers to strengthen their faith, build impactful businesses, and step boldly into the unique callings God has placed on their lives.

For more information and tickets to an upcoming Life Surge event, visit LifeSurge.com and follow @lifesurgeevent on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, or @lifesurge-event on LinkedIn.

“Our heart is to help people discover what God has already placed inside them such as their gifts, their calling and their capacity to influence the world,” said Shawn Marcell, President of Life Surge. “Houston responded with such passion and openness, and the decisions for Christ made today are just the beginning of the impact that will come.”

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From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Life Surge Las Vegas Empowers Thousands to Lead with Faith and Purpose

Marketing Admin — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:55:02 +0000

Life Surge Las Vegas Empowers Thousands to Lead with Faith and Purpose

More than 750 people committed their lives to Christ during the transformative one-day experience

LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2025) – Life Surge ignited Las Vegas with a powerful one-day experience that united thousands of believers eager to deepen their faith, multiply their impact, and live out their calling with purpose and boldness.

The event featured a diverse lineup of pastors, entrepreneurs, and worship leaders who united to empower believers for greater impact. These voices included Tim Tebow, Nick Vujicic, Craig Groeschel, Sage Steele, Ed Mylett, Michael Jr., Donnie Bolden Jr., and Paul & Hannah McClure of Bethel Music. Together, they delivered messages of purpose, perseverance, and the power of living fully surrendered to God’s calling.

“Life Surge isn’t just an event, it’s a movement of believers who are saying ‘yes’ to using their lives, businesses, and resources for God’s glory,” said Shawn Marcell, President of Life Surge. “Las Vegas saw people encounter the Lord, renew their faith, and commit to walking boldly in their Kingdom purpose.”

About Life Surge

From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Life Surge Tucson Ignites Faith, Freedom, and Kingdom Impact in Thousands

Marketing Admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:20:25 +0000

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Lives Were Changed as 575 Said “Yes” to Jesus at Tucson Convention Center This Weekend

Tucson, Ariz. (November 10, 2025) – A powerful move of God swept through the Tucson Convention Center as thousands gathered for Life Surge Tucson, a one-day experience uniting worship, wisdom, and wealth-building through Kingdom purpose. The event became a defining moment for the city, celebrating lives surrendered to Jesus and inspiring believers to steward their gifts and finances for eternal impact.

Attendees were led by an extraordinary lineup of communicators and worship leaders, including Craig Groeschel, Nick Vujicic, Tim Tebow, Ed Mylett, Willie and Korie Robertson, Michael Jr. and National Football Champion quarterback Nick Foles, with worship led by Bethel Music. Together, they offered a powerful call to action, urging attendees not only to give their hearts to God but also their hands, resources, and influence to His work.

“Salvation is the starting line, not the finish line,” said Shawn Marcell, President of Life Surge. “What we saw in Tucson was an army of believers ready to take what God has placed in their hands, their businesses, their talents, their finances, and use them to build His Kingdom.”

Life Surge Tucson marked another milestone in the movement’s national tour, which continues to awaken believers to the full calling of God across faith, family, finances, and future. Each event is a catalyst for transformation, equipping attendees through SurgeU, Life Surge’s digital platform, to turn inspiration into ongoing action.

For more information and tickets to an upcoming Life Surge event, visit lifesurge.com and follow @lifesurgeevent on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or @lifesurge-event on LinkedIn.

About Life Surge:

With an attendee satisfaction rate of 95%, Life Surge reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational courses, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence. From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Life Surge in Albuquerque Draws Thousands Seeking Faith and Inspiration

Marketing Admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:09:26 +0000

Life Surge in Albuquerque Draws Thousands Seeking Faith and Inspiration

Hundreds say “Yes” to Jesus as Life Surge unites powerful voices of faith, leadership and purpose for one unforgettable day in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM (October 24, 2025) – Life Surge, a rapidly growing one-day event designed to inspire and equip people to live out their faith in every area of life, brought powerful worship, world-class teaching and transformational stories to Albuquerque this past weekend. Thousands attended the high-energy event, with 467 decisions for Christ recorded by the end of the day.

The event celebrated a lineup of nationally recognized speakers including motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, two-time national football champion Tim Tebow, author and model Demi Tebow, bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader Dr. John Maxwell, Hall of Fame linebacker and defensive icon Brian Urlacher, founder of Life Church Craig Groeschel, comedic thought leader Michael Jr., and Paul & Hannah McClure of Bethel Music. Each speaker shared practical biblical wisdom on leadership, finances, purpose and living boldly for Christ in today’s world.

From powerful worship moments led by the McClures to motivational messages on faith and calling, Life Surge Albuquerque offered a one-of-a-kind experience uniting believers from across the region. The day challenged attendees to impact the marketplace and their communities with courage, generosity and purpose.

“Life Surge exists to help people surge forward in every area of life—spiritually, personally and financially,” said Shawn Marcell, President, Life Surge. “What we saw in Albuquerque was incredible — a city coming alive with faith and vision for the future.”

Life Surge’s 2025 tour continues with upcoming stops in cities nationwide. For more information and tickets, visit LifeSurge.com and follow @lifesurgeevent on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or @lifesurge-event on LinkedIn.

About Life Surge:

Life Surge is a national faith-based movement designed to inspire, train, and equip individuals to grow their faith, finances, and future through practical, Bible-based teaching. Known for its dynamic one-day events focused on Worship, Wisdom, Work, and Wealth, Life Surge events have impacted hundreds of thousands of attendees across the country since their inception.
With an attendee satisfaction rate of 94%, Life Surge reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational courses, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence. From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering

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1,500+ Decisions For Christ At Life Surge Newark, N.J. Event

Marketing Admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:32:01 +0000

1,500+ Decisions For Christ At Life Surge Newark, N.J. Event

Recently, revival and inspiration roared through the Prudential Center as Life Surge delivered a day that merged powerful worship, marketplace training, and eternal transformation. By day’s end, 1,527 individuals made life-altering decisions to follow Jesus Christ, marking Newark as one of the most spiritually significant stops on Life Surge’s national tour.

One of 15 events this year, Life Surge’s July 12 Newark experience drew thousands of believers hungry to honor God not just in worship—but in their work, wealth, and witness. Attendees came to learn how to multiply resources, activate purpose, and build Kingdom legacy in every area of life.

Through live teaching, entrepreneurial insights, and Spirit-led worship, Life Surge is redefining what revival looks like in America’s cities. The event is more than inspiration, it’s a blueprint for biblical impact that outlives the applause. That momentum extends beyond the arena through SurgeU, Life Surge’s digital platform, and through strategic partnerships like YouVersion, which has helped distribute hundreds of thousands of Bibles worldwide.

“What we’re seeing in cities like Newark is a hunger not just for success but for significance,” said Shawn Marcell, President of Life Surge. “People are ready to connect their faith with their finances and their purpose with their profession. Life Surge exists to equip believers to steward everything they’ve been given—not for temporary applause, but for eternal impact.”

From the opening worship to the final altar call, the Newark gathering pulsed with transformation. Attendees were equipped by a powerhouse lineup of culture-shifting leaders, including Nick Vujicic, the world’s #1 motivational speaker, renowned speaker and author Priscilla Shirer, Tim Tebow, leadership expert John C. Maxwell, Shark Tank investor Daymond John, entrepreneur Ed Mylett, comedian Michael Jr., the Benham Brothers, stock market strategist Steve Champa, with Life Surge’s CEO Joe Johnson and the company’s President Shawn Marcell plus worship by Danny Gokey and Donnie Bolden.

With upcoming events in cities across the nation, Life Surge is fueling a movement of everyday believers who are ready to lead boldly in business, church, and culture.

To experience Life Surge for yourself, explore upcoming dates or secure your spot at the next event, visit LifeSurge.com.

About Life Surge:

With an attendee satisfaction score of 91%, Life Surge reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational three-day classes, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence.

From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Faith Comes Alive in Des Moines as Hundreds Say Yes to Jesus at Life Surge

Marketing Admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:48:26 +0000

Faith Comes Alive in Des Moines as Hundreds Say Yes to Jesus at Life Surge

641 Decisions for Christ Made at Life Surge’s One-Day Event; Nearly 4,000 Gather for a Day of Worship, Wisdom and Purpose

“Des Moines Life Surge is proof that a movement is growing.”

Joe Johnson, PhD

CEO of Life Surge

Des Moines, IA. (July 29, 2025) — This past weekend, nearly 4,000 people packed into Casey’s Center in Des Moines for a powerful day of inspiration, worship and life-changing purpose at LIFE SURGE—a national faith-driven event equipping Christians to grow in faith, leadership and impact. By the day’s end, 641 individuals made decisions for Christ, marking a defining moment for the city and a testament to the eternal impact of the event.

LIFE SURGE Des Moines featured an all-day lineup of compelling speakers, passionate worship and transformative teaching. Attendees heard from comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Willie and Korie Robertson, Nick Vujicic, Tim Tebow, Michael Jr. and more on how to live with a Kingdom mindset in all areas of life and how you can leave a lasting legacy for your family.

“Our mission has always been to ignite purpose and eternal impact,” said Shawn Marcell, President of LIFE SURGE. “What happened in Des Moines is exactly why we do what we do—seeing lives transformed and people awakened to God’s call on their lives.”

With 3,768 in attendance, the Des Moines event marked another strong stop on the 2025 LIFE SURGE tour, continuing to build momentum in communities across the country. Beyond decisions for Christ, many attendees signed up for future Impact Classes, further committing to a lifestyle of growth and Kingdom influence.

LIFE SURGE’s 2025 tour continues with upcoming stops in cities nationwide. For more information and tickets, visit LifeSurge.com and follow @lifesurgeevent on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, or @lifesurge-event on LinkedIn.

About Life Surge

With an attendee satisfaction score of 91%, Life Surge reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational courses, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence.

From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Life Surge Announces Danny Gokey, Daymond John and Michael Jr. as Special Guests at Prudential Center in Newark

Marketing Admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:19:08 +0000

Faith and Purpose Converge July 12 at the Prudential Center Through Life Surge’s Signature One-Day Event Experience Featuring Nick Vujicic, Tim Tebow, Priscilla Shirer, John C. Maxwell, Daymond John, Michael Jr., Jason Benham, David Benham and Ed Mylett

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Originally published via Christian Newswire on June 30, 2025.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 30, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — Life Surge, the national faith-driven movement equipping thousands to grow in purpose and impact, has officially announced GRAMMY®-Award Winning Danny Gokey, entrepreneur Daymond John and comedian Michael Jr. will join the line-up on the upcoming tour stop at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The all-day experience happening July 12 will feature a dynamic lineup of voices who are making an eternal impact through faith and leadership.

“Newark is a city with heart — and we’re bringing a message of unshakable hope, bold leadership, and Kingdom purpose,” said Shawn Marcell, President of Life Surge. “Adding Danny to this event is going to ignite something special. We’re excited for what God’s going to do in this city.”

This stop is part of Life Surge’s nationwide tour that brings together entrepreneurs, artists, speakers and change-makers in one unforgettable day of faith, business and bold encouragement. Through powerful worship, speakers and biblical financial insights, attendees will receive clarity on their calling, become grounded in biblical wisdom for their finances, and be equipped with practical tools to build a legacy.

For tickets and more information, visit LifeSurge.com and follow @lifesurgeevent on social media.

About Life Surge:

With an attendee satisfaction score of over 98%, Life Surge reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational three-day classes, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence.

From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why Life Surge is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.

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Contact: Nicole Crumbley, 770-286-1144, nicole@epic.inc

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