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Media Panelists

Mary James

Rachel Barrentine

Elizabeth Fulgaro

Moderator: ML Morlock

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About ML Morlock

Worship Leader & Panel Moderator

Igniting Faith Through Music - February 18, 2024@ 2:15 PM

Leading Worship at Evening Keynote with Dr. Alveda King

Mary Linda (ML) Morlock is a passionate, international Kingdom leader. As an itinerant speaker and worship leader for gatherings all over, she’s become known as the “Bette Midler in the Spirit”. Her song is prophetic in nature and worshipful from a heart that’s been through the fire.

When ministering in music, the Holy Spirit takes you deep into the river. When ministering through speaking, ML displays a direct, spunky, playful side. Her sense of humor keeps her audience laughing and engaged. She says, “God has an incredible sense of humor. He and I laugh together all the time!” 

ML holds a MA in Education and a MA in Theology. She founded and leads Behind Me Now, a two-fold, non-profit ministry encouraging the body of Christ through teaching and worship, and a female mentoring prison ministry. Behind Me Now is a department of Artists in Christian Testimony, Intl.

ML is single and resides in Nashville, TN.

About Mary James

Conference Worship Leader for Morning Keynote Sessions

Media Panelist

Igniting Faith Through Music - February 18, 2024@ 2:15 PM

For over two decades, Mary’s journey has been one of profound transformation and redemption. Guided by the charge found in 1 Peter 2:9, her passion lies in sharing her personal journey, revealing the depths of God’s redeeming love and grace.

As a Christian Music Artist, Speaker, and Writer, Mary weaves her experiences and God’s truth into a tapestry of soothing melodies and compelling messages. Her words and music resonate with the universal themes of humility, hope, resilience, and the Christ-centered life. Through her music, audiences are transported to a place of gratitude and connection with God, while her speaking engagements cause deep reflection and ignite the fire of faith in her listeners.

At the heart of Mary’s ministry lies the belief that every individual, with Jesus, has the capacity to rise above life’s challenges and live a triumphant, God-glorifying story. Her life’s mission is to inspire others to embrace their journey, find victory through adversity, and to discover the beauty of a life lived in relationship with Jesus.

Recognized as a 6-time Inspirational Country Music Association™ (ICMA) Female Vocalist of the Year, Mary has garnered 20 number one singles in the Christian Country genre and is President of Mary James Ministries. Throughout the course of her ministry life, she has been called to serve at events with speakers and musicians such as Sheila Walsh, Bob Goff, Kay Arthur, Dr. David Jeremiah, Greg Laurie, Ruth Graham, Lonestar, Jamie O'Neal, and many others.

Mary is from Murrieta, California, where she lives with her husband, Dan. Together they have five children and eight grandchildren.

About Dr. Elizabeth Fulgaro

Media Panelist

Igniting Faith Through Music - February 18, 2024@ 2:15 PM

Dr. Elizabeth Fulgaro, CEO and founder of the non-profit, Eagles Nest Foundation, is a recording artist with 200+ song prayers and an award-winning author. She is passionate about soul care.

Her doctoral research demonstrated that daily listening to song prayers increases well-being and resilience. Additionally, she is CEO and founder of Zach’s House, a developing non-profit providing free financial coaching to veterans and first responders. She has over forty years of experience in personal finance as a financial planner, financial counselor and financial coach.

 

Fulgaro holds a Doctor of Ministry and Master of Practical Theology from The King’s University and a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento. She was Top Graduating Senior. A Fulbright-Hays scholar, Fulgaro is fluent in German. Her book, Learning to Love (Not Loathe) Me, releases February 14, 2024.

 

Elizabeth and her husband have been married forty-two years and have three adult children. She enjoys needlepointing and long country walks.

About Rachel Barrentine

Media Panelist:

Igniting Faith Through Music

How to Start and Monetize Your Own TV Network

Moderator:

Purpose-Driven Media

Rachel ignites fresh faith through music, speaking, writing, and humor. Her journey through years of persistent pain, Lyme disease, and healing have produced a resilient faith and deep relationship with Jesus.

Rachel is a multi-instrumentalist who has garnered songwriting awards from the Gospel Music Association, the International Songwriting Competition, and Write About Jesus. She has shared the stage with artists such as TobyMac, Mercy Me, and Matthew West. Rachel produces music for independent artists, as well as her own music. She has authored four books and is the founder of Anchor House TV, a non-profit discipleship app that anchors people to the Word and ways of God.

Rachel believes that creativity and beauty reveal the image of God, and when these God-given gifts are released into the world, the Kingdom is amplified, and the Creator is glorified.

Rachel lives in Franklin, TN with her brainy husband Derek, and their adorable Australian Shepherd rescue pup, Lilly the Lickeroo.