Bill Paige
Bill Paige is a gifted, passionate speaker whose broad appeal is anchored in a depth of life experience that includes 20 years of police and detective work in and around the New York City metropolitan area. In addition, Bill served 14 years as the associate chaplain at Children's Village, working with emotionally disturbed boys in the city, as well as 13 years of senior leadership in Young Life. Bill serves currently as special assistant to the president in Young Life.
Bill's speaking experience includes:
- Numerous month-long assignments at Young Life camps where he has spoken to thousands of high school kids regarding the basics of the Christian faith;
- Frequent engagements at chapel services for both National Football League (NFL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, including two opportunities to speak at the NFL Pro Bowl;
- Many motivational talks at high school and college assemblies.
- Numerous engagements at Young Life fund-raising banquets, leadership training weekends and other Young Life venues.
An ordained minister, Bill brings a wealth of valuable insight in the areas of emotional and behavioral problems among young people and is a certified trainer for "Therapeutic Crisis Intervention." His communication gifts combined with his life experience and honed insight put him in very high demand in this country and around the world as a speaker.
Bill is married to Claudia, his wife of 39 years. Together, they have two sons and two granddaughters.
Wish to invite Bill to speak at your upcoming event? If so, please e-mail or call (719) 381-1859 for more information.
View Bill's promotional video.
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Shelley Sadler
Shelley Sadler is a gifted speaker, worship leader and program personality who embodies the essence of Young Life style, substance and humor.
Shelley has served in the mission of Young Life for more than 17 years in a variety of roles including area director, regional assistant and special assistant to the president (current). Her warm spirit, personable style, depth of character, wide-range of experience and refreshing creativity make her a treasure in Young Life. Shelley has served on multiple camp assignments as a speaker, program director, work crew boss and head leader. She currently travels the country speaking at Young Life banquets, volunteer training events, weekend camps and retreats. At the same time, she leads a WyldLife club in Denver, Colo., where she has lived for more than 30 years.
Shelley's credentials, professional and personal, include:
- A Master of Theology Degree from Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, Calif.
- A Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mississippi University for Women
- 17 years on Young Life staff
- Two years as a middle school and high school math teacher
- And the cherished honor of being a devoted aunt to eight nieces and nephews
If you would like Shelley to speak at an upcoming event, please e-mail or call (303) 472-8142 for more information.
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