Ministry Coordinator Public Relations/Marketing Peggy Lodewyks Michael Zabrocki JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot 479-981-4660 718-551-6884 [email protected] [email protected] Biography . ______It all began with a vision.

“God gave me a vision of itinerant ministry going from parish to parish in a time of great need in our culture. I believe that our current ministry is fulfilling that vision. The has nearly died in recent years, but God is raising us to new life in Christ if we will but accept it. We are rebuilding the church one parish at a time, and renewing hearts one life at a time!”

The path our Lord has guided John Michael on throughout his life has uniquely prepared him for this time in the Church. After responding to the Lord’s call, God used John Michael to bless millions of lives through his unique and multi-faceted ministry.

John Michael Talbot is considered a “Christian Music Legend” being one of the pioneering artists of what has become known as Contemporary Christian Music. He is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million sales and compositions published in hymnals throughout the world.

A respected (and prolific) author, John Michael’s 25th book “The Jesus Prayer” will be published this September 2013 from InterVarsity Press.

John Michael leads his very active ministry from the Little Portion Hermitage where he is the founder and Minister General of the Brothers and Sisters of Charity. His artistic and humanitarian efforts have been recognized with awards from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, the Gospel Music Association, the Arkansas Hall of Fame, Mercy Corps and the Mother Teresa award.

When a fire devastated John Michael’s monastery in April of 2008, John Michael began a new format of itinerant ministry traveling from parish to parish to raise money to rebuild his community’s home. It became clear that God was not only using his ministry to rebuild the monastery but to bring fulfillment to the original vision.

Today, John Michael Talbot is one of the most active motivational ministers traveling over nine months per year throughout the world inspiring and renewing the faith of Christians of all denominations through sacred music, inspired teaching and motivational speaking. This new direction has been captured on John Michael’s three-DVD Collection “Nothing is Impossible” released in September, 2012. A “Nothing is Im- possible” spoken word CD and book are planned for release in 2013!

Like a modern St. Francis, John Michael Talbot’s ministry is rebuilding God’s Church “one parish at a time, and renewing hearts one life at a time.”

For more information, please visit the following websites: www.johnmichaeltalbot.com www.facebook.com/johnmichaeltalbot

John Michael Talbot is one of the pioneering artists of what has JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot become known as Contemporary Christian Music. He is recognized as Catholic music's most popular artist with over 4 million sales and Discography compositions published in hymnals throughout the world. ______

Worship and Bow Down - John Michael Talbot’s 53rd Album

“No one bridges the two musical worlds of Catholic liturgical music and Contemporary Christian music like John Michael Talbot. This new recording will bring the beauty of the Sacred Liturgy (the Catholic Mass) and it's new translation to many, many ears and hearts. The new songs are vintage John Michael Talbot: scriptural, holy, melodic and very useful for personal and corporate worship.” John Limb, Oregon Catholic Press

Watch for a new Spoken Word CD Coming 2013 -“Nothing is Impossible” ______

2013—Nothing is Impossible (Spoken Word Teachings) 1992 - The Master Musician 2011 – Worship and Bow Down 1990 - The Birth of Jesus 2009 - Concert Songs 1990 - Hiding Place 2008 - The Troubadour Years 1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 2 2007 - Living Water 1990 - Come Worship the Lord Vol. 1 2006 -The Beautiful City 1989 - The Lover and the Beloved 2005 - Monk Rock 1989 - Master Collection 2005 - City of God 1988 - The Regathering 2003 - Signatures 1987 - Quiet Reflections 2001 - Wisdom 1987 - The Heart of the Shepherd 2000 - Simple Heart 1986 - Empty Canvas 1999 - Cave of the Heart 1986 - Be Exalted 1998 - Spirit Pathways 1985 - The Quiet 1998 - Quiet Pathways 1986 - Songs for Worship Vol. 2 1998 - Pathways to Wisdom 1984 - The God of Life 1998 - Pathways to Solitude 1983 - No Longer Strangers 1998 - Pathways of the Shepherd 1982 - Songs for Worship Vol. 1 1998 - Hidden Pathways 1982 - Light Eternal 1997 - Table of Plenty 1981 - Troubadour of the Great King 1996 - Troubadour for the Lord 1981 - For the Bride 1996 - Our Blessing Cup 1980 - The Painter 1996 - Brother to Brother (with ) 1980 - Come to the Quiet 1995 - The Talbot Brothers Collection 1980 - Beginnings / The Early Years 1995 - The John Michael Talbot Collection 1979 - The Lord's Supper 1995 - Chant from the Hermitage 1977 - The New Earth 1994 - Mediations from Solitude 1976 - John Michael Talbot 1993 - Meditations in the Spirit 1976 - Reborn

John Michael Talbot’s videos and DVDs take the viewer on a faith JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot building journey through motivational speaking, inspired teaching, prayer and of course, the sacred music which has lead millions of DVD/Video lives to the Lord. ______Along with the spiritual resource products below, John Michael is active contributor to his new YouTube Channel — www.YouTube.com/JohnMichaelTalbot ______

Nothing Is Impossible - NEW

New DVD Collection from John Michael Talbot John Michael Talbot now adds “Motivational Minister” to his many titles, travelling over nine months a year thoughout the world renewing the faith of Christians of all denominations through sacred music, inspired teaching and motivational/ inspirational speaking. It is this new direction which Talbot captures in this exciting new 3 DVD collection.

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John Michael Talbot / Live In Concert

One hour of John Michael Talbot ministering in spoken word and song. Recorded live in 2000 at a standing-room only concert in Leesburg, Florida.

______Quiet Reflections

Out-of-Print Currently available for free viewing via John Mi- chael Talbot’s YouTube Channel.

John Michael Talbot is a respected (and prolific) author with 24 JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot books to his credit. Publishers include Orbis, Crossroads, Servant Bibliography Publishing and Liturgical Press. ______

The Jesus Prayer ~ A Cry for Mercy, A Path of Renewal - John Michael Talbot’s 25th Book

In his newest book, John Michael invites his readers to meditate on the twelve simple

words that lie at the heart of the Christian East.

Complete with historical context and exercises for self-reflection, this book shows how a single prayer could sustain the life of a civilization.

September, 2013: (InterVarsity Press)

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2011: Blessings of Saint Benedict (Liturgical Press)

2011: The Universal Monk: The Way of the New Monastic (Liturgical Press)

2010: The World Is My Cloister: Living from the Hermit Within' (Orbis Books)

2009: Reflections on Saint Francis (Liturgical Press)

2005: The Way Of The Mystics (with Steve Rabey) — (Jossey-Bass)

2003: Signatures (with Dan O'Neill) — (Troubadour For The Lord)

2002: Come To The Quiet: The Principles Of Christian Meditation — (J.P. Tarcher)

2001: The Joy Of Music Ministry- (Resurrection Press)

1999: The Music of Creation: Foundations of a Christian Life — (Tarcher/Putnam)

1997: Lessons Of St. Francis— (Plume Books)

1994: Meditations From Solitude — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1992: The Master Musician — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1991: Lessons On The Gospels, Vol. 3: A Passion For God — (Servant Publications)

1991: Blessings: Reflections On The Beatitudes — (Crossroads Publishing)

1989: Simplicity (with Dan O'Neill)

1989: Hermitage: A Place Of Prayer & Spiritual Renewal — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1988: Regathering Power — (Servant Publications)

1987: Reflections On The Gospels, Vol. 2 — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1986: Reflections On The Gospels, Vol. 1 — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1985: The Lover And The Beloved — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1984: The Fire Of God — (Troubadour For The Lord)

1984: Changes: A Spiritual Journal — (Troubadour For The Lord) Public Relations/Marketing Michael Zabrocki JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot 718-551-6884 [email protected] Press Photos Please contact Mike for additional information regarding John Michael Talbot.

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Public Relations/Marketing Michael Zabrocki JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot 718-551-6884 [email protected] Testimonies Please contact Mike for additional information regarding John Michael Talbot.

______"I have known John Talbot for approximately 35 years. He is a perceptive theological thinker, a consummate artist and a lover of souls.

Darrell Harris, Dean of the Chapel, Weber Institute of Worship Studies and former President of Star Song Communications ______“Almost every morning on the way to work I listen to John Michael Talbot. He is one of the great Catholic voices of our times - not just as a musician, but through his speeches and writings. I highly encourage you to seek him out and engage him to inspire your parish or group.”

Matthew Kelley Internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and business consultant. President at Floyd Consulting ______

“John Michael Talbot has had a profound, singular, and salutary effect on the development of American Christian piety. He speaks with an authority that is broadly ecumenical and well estab- lished. People trust him because he has proven his authenticity and his care over the course of decades.“ Mike Aquilina Executive Vice-President—St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology ______“John Michael Talbot is a one-of-a-kind songwriter/singer/guitarist - visionary - teacher - author and compassionate spiritual conduit. I listened repeatedly to one of his early albums when I was in a very difficult season. Everything about it, the music, the words, his voice, the spirit sustained me and gave me such a sense of hope. I highly recommend John Michael Talbot for addressing and ministering to individuals and groups desiring to be led with authenticity and integrity to a deeper spiritual "knowing." Pam Mark Hall Creative Consultative Marketing/Sales Professional ______John Michael is a delight to work with...talented, faith-filled, engaging, and caring. I would not hesitate to work with him again! Paul Sadek Operations Manager at Relevant Radio Public Relations/Marketing Michael Zabrocki JohnJohn MichaelMichael TalbotTalbot 718-551-6884 [email protected] Testimonies Please contact Mike for additional information regarding John Michael Talbot.

______"I believe in years to come, John Michael Talbot will be remembered alongside those like Thomas Merton as one who brought the richest and most significant attention to modern monastic life and the spirituality of the hermitage. He has been an inspiration and source of musical joy for me all my life.” - Tom Cordero - Director of Music, Brooklyn Diocese, New York ______“It is John Michael’s pure devotion to the Lord and lovely singing that provide a soothing backdrop for prayer, worshipful meditation or simply those quiet moments when you find yourself basking in the glory of creation.” - Robert Ham— Today from review of Worship and Bow Down ______“John Michael Talbot’s message is most inspiring and his music is beautiful. His missions are full of deep insight, very upbeat—I keep coming back for more.” - Lyn Blackburn—Western Catholic, Diocese of Buffalo Publication ______

“John Michael Talbot is a "daily companion" in my morning prayers. Your writings are a textual icon that enables me to more fully enter into the contemplation of Christ. Blessings! - Steve Harper, Professor of Spiritual Formation at Asbury Seminary. ______“John Michael Talbot is truly an artist. He forged his own way, which led him away from the contempo- rary trend that characterized (and still does) so much of Christian music. He's unlike anyone else and con- tinues to make relevant and meaningful music. “ - Michael Dalton, Amazon Vine Voice and writer for multiple publications ______

I just wanted to say that I have followed John Michael Talbot for many years and have to thank him for he is one of the reasons for me becoming a Franciscan Brother of of San Damiano. - Br Sean Francis Taylor, FSD