Barnstormers began with a vision to create a community of family, friends, and neighbors who gather in barns throughout rural America. Our meeting will start with a meal at 4:30 pm followed by our featured speakers Jared Ballenger and Chris Pranger. These dynamic teachers will inspire you to discover and experience God and become activated in your community through sharing the message of Jesus.
CROSSING ACRES & AIRWAVES
Gabe Pranger has spent the last 25 years working in the trades as a journeyman plumber and welder. Gabe, and his brother Nick, are the owners of Pranger Enterprises, Inc. and in most recent years, began growing hydroponic lettuce, herbs, and produce, resulting in owning their business, Hydronov.
Gabe lives with his wife of 24 years, Minde, along with their seven children.
Outside of work, Gabe loves spending time hunting and fishing with his boys. He is an avid outdoorsman at heart, and when he has a spare moment from the busyness of life, you will find him in the elements.
Gabe has been teaching the Word of God for 25 years. He began teaching at Sunday School, small group gatherings, and is now helping pastor a church. His passion is to teach and it is his foundational point in which he leads his family and business from.
AMANDA BANKS
OUR SPEAKERS
Jared Ballenger currently serves as a leader for young adults at Life Bridge Church, Fort Wayne, while working full-time at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission in programming. He is an exhorter who motivates, and encourages people to live their full potential as designed by God.
Jared is married to his wife Lauren, and is the father of two children. He enjoys spending quality time with his family.
He has a love for mountains and a passion for long boarding. Through his energetic
personality, Jared has a unique way of putting a smile on everyone's face.
JARED BALLENGER
Chris Pranger has spent the last 30 years working at Pranger Enterprises, Inc. where he is the General Manager over the company. Chris’ duties at Pranger, include managing staff, scheduling, and overseeing the overall flow of the company. Chris is an entrepreneur at heart and has started and managed several businesses.
Chris lives with his wife of 31 years, Kris, he has 6 kids, 2 daughters-in-law, and 2 grandchildren.
Outside of his work, Chris loves spending time with his family on the farm and traveling to Tennessee where he enjoys boating and fishing with his family.
Chris is a farm kid at heart and his passions include raising cattle, working outdoors, farming and hunting.
Chris has been a Bible teacher for many years and has traveled around the world teaching the Word of God. He has led youth groups, young adult classes, home fellowship, and most recently has been speaking alongside his daughter, Anna at Stirred Up Women conferences and Barnstormers gatherings.
CHRIS PRANGER
WORSHIP LEADERS
TYLER BENNETT
AUDRA GRABER
PERCY YOUNG
Tyler comes to us from Michigan. He has been ministering through worship and playing the guitar for several years. He currently leads worship for his local church, Remedy, in Reading, Michigan. Public performance is one of his favorite activities as he believes, "People talk, but music speaks."
Over the past 4 years, Audra has led worship at numerous church events, conferences, worship events, and most recently performed at Winter Jam. She currently works alongside her sister, leading worship at her church, Acts 2020. Audra recently became engaged to Tyler Bennett, and is enjoying wedding planning.
Percy has pastored for 15 years, and currently leads Cornerstone Fellowship while working at Creative Liquid Coatings. He has been married to his wife, Melissa for 32 years and they enjoy time with their four grandchildren. One of his favorite pastimes is riding his motorcycle through "God's beautiful scenery."