Jeff Walling loves preaching and teaching about Jesus! For the last four decades, his passionate style and humorous delivery have made him a sought after speaker, sharing God's word with tens of thousands annually at churches, Christian schools and universities, youth seminars, and conferences worldwide. Jeff is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine in speech and theatre. He received his Master’s in ministry from Pepperdine University in Ministry and an honorary Doctorate in Theology from Hope University in Fullerton, California where he taught seminars in preaching. After 30 years in ministry in Churches of Christ in California and North Carolina, Jeff now teaches at Pepperdine University as well as being the Director of the Youth Leadership Initiative, a project dedicated to raising up the next generation of young Christian leaders. Along with producing teaching videos used by schools and churches nationwide, he is the author of three books, including "Daring to Dance with God" and "Until I Return: 12 Things Jesus wants Every Believer to Know," available from Simon and Schuster. Jeff is a TedX presenter and serves as a speaking coach for ministers and corporate presenters nationwide. Jeff lives in Malibu, CA with his wife, Cathryn, and is the father of three great sons: Taylor, Riley and Spencer... and three fantastic grandkids, Finn, Imogen Rose, Harper & Stevie!