Kirk Cameron is a speaker, evangelist, and actor. He became a household name with his role as Mike Seaver in the 1980s sitcom, Growing Pains. During that time, Kirk found the Lord and has since invested his time and energy into faith and family-oriented films, including Fireproof and Lifemark. Kirk is the host of the TBN television series Takeaways, and One on One with Kirk Cameron. He also partnered with Brave Books for a children’s faith book campaign called, “See You at the Library.” Kirk and his wife, Chelsea, have six grown children and one grandchild.
Shirley Dobson is nationally recognized for her leadership skills and many contributions to Christian organizations and other groups advocating for the family. She has received honorary doctorate degrees from Asbury Theological Seminary, Biola University, Huntington College and Dallas Baptist University. A graduate of Pasadena College (now Point Loma University), Mrs. Dobson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Following graduation, she taught in the Hudson and Arcadia Unified School Districts in California. After she was married and her first child was born, she chose to become a stay-at-home mom. Beginning in 1991, Shirley proudly served as chair of the National Day of Prayer Task Force for 25 years. Through the efforts of the task force, tens of thousands of prayer gatherings were established and conducted across the country. Mrs. Dobson co-authored, along with Gloria Gaither, a four-book series — Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary, Creating Family Traditions, Celebrating Special Times with Special People, and Hide it in Your Heart. She also co-authored Nightlight: A Devotional for Couples, and Nightlight for Parents with her husband. Her book that describes the remarkable gift of prayer, Certain Peace in Uncertain Times, was published in 2002. In 2012, Mrs. Dobson and her daughter, Danae, co-authored the heartwarming hospitality book, Welcome to Our Table. Shirley and Jim have two children, Danae and Ryan, as well as two grandchildren. Dr. and Mrs. Dobson reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
