Christian Speaker Network member since 11.20.04

TOPIC 1: Youth

TOPIC 2: Men's Ministry

TOPIC 3: Motivational

Sean Buvala

Center for Creative Ministry

Storyteller.net
PO Box 392, Tolleson, ARIZONA 85353

866-90-STORY

Born: 1964

EXPERIENCE: Since 1985

DENOMINATION: Ecumenical

COST: Please contact

sean@creativeministry.com

BIO:

Sean describes the collection of stories in his head as “life and legend” representing the mix of stories from his experiences, myths and tales from many cultures, sacred stories and observations of shared life events with those whom he has had the honor of knowing.

As a storyteller and a performing arts minister, Sean works with all ages but has a special gift with teens. He says his style is somewhere between "in your life and in your face" depending on the needs of the group he’s telling with at any given gathering. Sean recognizes the ability of story to change the lives of the listeners, as he see stories change his own life as a teller.

Sean’s background includes almost two decades of "on staff" work with adolescents at locations in the greater Phoenix area, with responsibilities from middle school to adult programming. He is currently on the pastoral staff for a parish in Goodyear, Arizona. He’s created and directed programming that has received national attention. He’s been instrumental in the development of several statewide leadership training events for teenagers and those who work with them.

Sean’s experience also involves training and design for the telecommunication and hospitality industry. He’s done customer service instruction/team development for companies ranging from government to faith-based organizations to major corporations and businesses.

Sean is an author as well. He’s had a number of magazine articles published and is the media director and regular contributor for Storyteller.net. He’s been published by St. Mary’s Press and Youth Worker Journal. He’s produced several CD’s of storytelling and theater with many more on the way, including a Volume II of stories intended for teenage guys. Most important of all... Sean is the father of four daughters and husband of one wife. He lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His wife says that he is a great cook.

For more information visit: www.creativeministry.com/sean