Rainier Speakers
Dick Duerksen
Dick Duerksen is an Itinerant Pollinator of Grace who uses words and photos to share the Good News of God’s love. His narrative-style presentations bring the Bible to life while bringing hope to your heart.
Duerksen writes a story for Adventist World Magazine each month and is the author of Storycatcher, a book on narrative preaching.
Duerksen’s wife Brenda is a Registered Nurse, Personal Health Consultant, and alto musician. Their three children, Jeremy, Julene, and Joy, are married and living in Colorado, New Zealand, and California.
Duerksen is also a professional photographer whose photos help bring calm, peace, and healing to many homes, hospitals, and professional offices.
Buddy Houghtaling
Buddy Houghtaling is a songwriter and musician disguised as a dentist. His Christ-centered songs are characterized by unique perspectives and surprising twists that inspire and reach the heart.
Lee Venden
Lee Venden, a pastor, educator and author, has worked as a revivalist since 2008. Empowered by their love for Jesus and a passion to see the revival of God’s people around the world, Lee and his wife Marji offer revival seminars as an aid to pastors and churches desiring to deepen a congregation’s corporate spirituality by assisting individuals in their personal walk with Christ. They believe the Good News about Jesus is simply wonderful and wonderfully simple.