2017 Global Media Summit | Together We Push Back the Darkness 13 MAIN STAGE ARTISTS & SPEAKERS Jim Cymbala Cristóbal Krusen Edward John Karol Ladd CRISTÓBAL KRUSEN’S company, Messenger Films seeks to engage spiritual seekers through films of beauty, stories of hope. Cris’ latest film, Sabina K, won the 2016 ICVM Crown Award for Best Picture. Since 1990 with the release of Ropa Nueva para Felipe, his life-changing (and award-winning) films have been seen by billions worldwide. He is known for achieving high production values at modest budget levels while working with local crews and acting talent. —messengerfilms.com KAROL LADD is known as “the Positive Lady,” inspiring men and women around the world with a message of Biblical truth and lasting hope. Formerly a teacher, Karol is the best-selling author of over 35 books including Positive Leadership Principles, Thrive, Don’t Simply Survive and The Power of a Positive Woman. Through her blogs, books and speaking, Karol communicates with a unique blend of joy, creativity and practical insights. A popular keynoter, she is also a frequent guest on radio and television. Karol is the founder and director of Engage Positive Parenting Initiative which reaches men and women in communities affected by poverty and adversity (www.EngageParenting.com). Her most valued role is that of wife to Curt and mother to two grown daughters, Grace and Joy. —PositiveLifePrinciples.com JIM CYMBALA has been the pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than twenty-five years. This multicultural, non-denominational church in the heart of downtown Brooklyn has a unique open door to minister to the cross-cultural melting pot of New York City. Cymbala is the author of the best-selling titles Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; Fresh Faith; and Fresh Power.He lives in New York City with his wife, Carol Cymbala, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The Lord has blessed Pastor Cymbala and Carol with three children and six grandchildren, including the most recent addition, little Levi, who was adopted from Ethiopia. EDWARD JOHN is an international evangelist, author, accomplished musical artist and television personality. As star and co-producer of The Chase television series, John won the People’s Choice Award from NRB. He is currently the face and visionary for Kanal 10, a Scandinavian Christian TV Network and hosts the flagship Scandinavia LIVE. John’s recent books include, JESUS, How Full of Grace and Fight For Your Soul. Edward John is a man that walks by faith daily and follows the call of God on his life. He resides in Oslo, Norway with his family and has an office in Dallas, Texas.