“Revival isn’t limited to church walls. It’s meant to impact boardrooms, businesses, and entire communities. What happened in Newark is proof that when believers are equipped to lead with both faith and excellence, transformation follows.”

—Joe Johnson, PhD, CEO of Life Surge

NEWARK, NJ (July 16, 2025)

This weekend, 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: 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 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.

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

What happens when Christians stop coasting and start stewarding? See how God is stirring thousands to live boldly for His Kingdom through one fast-growing movement.

WRITTEN BY: MICHAEL FOUST
Originally published via crosswalk.com on June 10, 2025.

The president of Life Surge says he sees a spiritual awakening sweeping the nation, as individuals disillusioned by the world’s empty promises are discovering true purpose in the God of the Bible.

Life Surge President Shawn Marcell told Crosswalk Headlines that thousands of men and women are packing arenas regularly to hear how biblical faith and wisdom can reshape every area of life. An event in Anaheim, California this year drew 6,500 attendees—with more than 1,200 making life-changing decisions for Christ.

“The pundits have tried. Everybody’s tried to do something and create this utopian idea of what society can be, absent God,” Marcell told Crosswalk Headlines. “And it has led us over and over and over again down dead ends…

I think God is on the move and that people are beginning to feel that stirring.”

Life Surge events are part-seminar, part worship experience, drawing businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and others seeking to align their faith with their professional calling. Speakers have included Priscilla Shirer, Nick Vujicic, Tim Tebow, John C. Maxwell, Michael Jr., Jeff Foxworthy, and Willie and Korie Robertson, with top Christian artists leading musical worship.

“We gather believers together to talk about how and why to create financial resources for Kingdom impact—how to take your faith and bring it into the skills and giftings God’s called you and created you to do,” Marcell explained.

Importantly, Marcell emphasized that Life Surge does not promote the prosperity gospel—or what he calls the “poverty gospel.”

“You have the prosperity gospel… And we know that’s a false gospel. But there’s also a poverty gospel that says, ‘Hey, we’re just to suffer… don’t engage anything.’

There should be a healthy tension as believers. And I would say that generosity is a good cure for greed.”

According to Marcell, the focus isn’t on wealth itself—but on how it’s used to serve others and glorify God.

“When I build a great company, I employ people. When I employ people, I’m solving poverty…
I create something that then can impact their entire family and cities and beyond.”

Photo Credit: ©Life Surge
Original Source: Crosswalk Headlines
Reporter: Michael Foust, host of Crosswalk Talk on LifeAudio.com

Life Surge Event in Anaheim Brings Thousands to the Lord

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Originally published via Christian Newswire on March 17, 2015.

NASHVILLE, March 17, 2025 /Christian Newswire/ — LIFE SURGE, the largest touring Christian brand in America, is humbly celebrating a record-breaking number of souls won for Christ at their recent Anaheim event. Through the one-day event on February 8th with 6,500 in attendance, over 1,200 people accepted Christ.

“The Anaheim event was transformative for everyone present,” said LIFE SURGE President Shawn Marcell. “We are seeing lives changed and souls won for Christ in cities all across the nation.”

The lineup for the event featured award-winning actor, Dennis Quaid, Australian activist and evangelist, Christine Caine, the world’s #1 motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author and professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton, entrepreneur and top ranked podcast host, Ed Mylett and more!

LIFE SURGE is a one-day live experience that inspires, trains, and equips attendees to make Kingdom impact. By bringing together the leading voices in faith and finance, Life Surge teaches attendees how to create and multiply financial resources for Kingdom impact.

The purpose of LIFE SURGE points to a singular outcome —to know God and make Him known. The faith-based organization strives to lead a global movement that encourages believers to grow their financial resources and leverage them for Kingdom impact. Life Surge offers live events as well as ongoing education aimed at transforming and equipping individuals through worship, wisdom, work, and wealth.

With nearly 30 events already lined up for 2025, LIFE SURGE is poised to reach hundreds of thousands across the country this year. For more information on upcoming events, visit https://lifesurge.com.

SOURCE: Life Surge

Contact: Katie Bell, 731-803-9056, katie@epic.inc

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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EPIC
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:

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 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.

SOURCE: EPIC

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