The Gathering

Pete Alwinson

Nov 6th, 20th & 27th

Pete was born in Pomona, California and spent all of his childhood in the Long Beach area. He is a graduate of Biola University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Reformed Theological Seminary. In 1986, Pete accepted the call of "Church Planter" in the Orlando area wih the goal of starting a P.C.A church in Winter Springs. From a small Bible study group in the Alwinson home to a storefront office and then to our current facilty, Pete has led the congregation of Willow Creek Church with his unique style of teaching. He also travels throughout the United States for Man in the Mirror, speaking to men at seminars. Pete and his wife Caron have three children, Joel, Jon and Jessie.

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John Tolson - Sept 11th, 2007

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Eric Alexander

Nov 13th

Eric Alexander, skier, climber, and mountaineer is achieving his goals while playing an instrumental role in helping others to achieve their own. On May 25th 2001 Eric defied the odds and scaled Mt. Everest guiding his blind- friend Erik Weihenmayer to its lofty 29,035' summit.

"Eric speaks of the extraordinary trust that the 2001 NFB Everest expedition shared and how it contributed, along with God’s help, to the success of safely reaching Mt. Everest’s 29,035’ summit. Trust that God will be faithful as you step out in faith, supported by prayer. Be faithful to him and to the team. View each experience as an opportunity to trust God and to walk in faith. Be noticeably different by being one in whom others may place trust without regret. This is a great reflection of your Father in heaven."

In 2002 the pair traveled to Russia and climbed Mt. Elbrus at 18,500 ft, and again found success on Mt. Kosciusko, Australia –– two more of the seven summits (the highest points on each of the seven continents) notably the pair skied from the top of each of these latter two - making this the first-ever blind ski descents. Eric shares this inspirational story with audiences all over the country and when he is not traveling he teaches disabled skiers in Vail, Colorado and directs Adventures Beyond Limits, an organization that educates and encourages youth with disabilities in the outdoors.