Stormie Omartian
Stormie Omartian is a bestselling author and speaker, dedicated to helping people learn how to pray with power, trust God for all their needs, discover the rewards of living God’s way, overcome negative emotions, maintain good relationships, align their hearts with God’s will, step out of their past, fulfill the purpose God planned for their lives, and move into all God has for them.
Stormie’s newest book, THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING™, is about the hidden power of praising God. In it she writes about how our greatest blessings come when we take the focus off ourselves and put it entirely on God in worship. She wants to help people make praise and worship a way of life that will effect everything they do. For that reason, she and her husband of over thirty years, Grammy award winning songwriter and producer Michael Omartian, have put together a CD of their favorite worship songs and singers. It is called THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING™ (Integrity Music).
Sales of Stormie's books have surpassed ten million copies, having been translated into 22 languages. An insightful guest, Stormie has been interviewed on many national programs such as USA Radio Network, Prime Time America, Life Today, Parent Talk, Midday Connection, Decision Today, Today’s Issues, Crosstalk, Talk Etc., The 700 Club, On Main Street, The New Harvest Show, His Place, and Getting Together. She has been featured in numerous publications as well, including USA Today, Profile, Publishers Weekly, Today’s Christian Woman, and Marriage Partnership.
As a young singer, dancer, and actress, Stormie appeared on The Dean Martin Show, The Glen Campbell Show, The Mac Davis Show, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, and others. She sang backup for Glen Campbell, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, The Imperials, and many other well known artists. She and her husband, Michael, have written hundreds of songs. Stormie and Michael have been married over thirty years and have three grown children.
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian is the first producer in recording history to have number one records in three separate decades – the seventies, eighties and nineties. In one year alone, Michael was nominated for ten Grammy Awards, three of which he won for his work on Christopher Cross’ debut album.
Michael is the music director for THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING™ SEMINAR and has produced a new CD by that title featuring some of his and Stormie’s favorite worship songs and worship leaders.
Michael has produced leading musical artists including Susan Ashton, Sheena Easton, Barry Manilow, John Berry, Richard Marx, Roberta Flack, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Bela Fleck, Michael Bolton, 4HIM, Lorrie Morgan, Karla Bonoff, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Debby Boone, Amy Grant, Steve Camp, Sandi Patti, Bob Carlisle, Whitney Houston, Jonathan Pierce, Peter Cetera, Janis Ian, Michael W. Smith, Gary Chapman, Rod Stewart, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jermaine Jackson, Marty Stuart, Cher, The Jacksons, Donna Summer, Michael Crawford, Waylon Jennings, Kathy Troccoli, Christopher Cross, Alison Krauss, Sheila Walsh, Crystal Lewis, Wayne Watson, The Dirt Band, Patty Loveless and Trisha Yearwood
Additionally, he has arranged music and played keyboards for Barbra Streisand, Steely Dan, Boz Skaggs, Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias, John Lennon, Dolly Parton, Al Jarreau, Eric Clapton, Rikki Lee Jones, The Manhattan Transfer, Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Lonestar and Lori Morgan.
Michael has seven albums of his own including six solo singing albums, such as "White Horse," "Adam Again," and "The Race," and two piano instrumentals, one of his original music and the other of Mozart compositions. “Animator” is his most recent work.
Michael and Stormie have three children, Christopher, John, and Amanda. In 1993, he and Stormie and their family moved home and office to Nashville, TN, where they enjoy life in Music City.
Roz Clark Thompson
Roz Thompson’s seasoned, dynamic, yet tender voice is exceeded only by her ever-deepening love and commitment to Jesus Christ. Walking with the lord since 1980, she continues to learn on a daily basis what it is to live a submitted life in alignment with the purposes of God. Roz is the worship leader for THE PRAYER THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING™ SEMINAR.
Roz’s professional experience is vast and includes recordings with CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, Carman, 4 Him and Twila Paris to name a few. Roz has been featured on “The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson” and has served as a supporting act for Bill Cosby, The Smothers Brothers, Bob Newhart and many other accomplished celebrities. She has also played the roles of Aunt Em and Glinda in the Tony award-winning blockbuster musical, “The Wiz”.
When Roz sings and shares, you quickly know who owns her heart. Jack Hayford, founding pastor of the Church On The Way, And President Of The International Church Of The Foursuare Gospel is quoted as saying “The Lord has anointed Roz to sing his praises in a very special way that has touched the lives of thousands of people over the years.” The touch of God is evident as she sings with freedom and power, yet with defined purpose and sensitivity.
Along with a soon to be released CD, Roz has written a book titled “B. A. T. T. L. E. – Bring(ing) Attention to the Lord’s Excellence”© ™. B. A. T. T. L. E.© ™ is aimed at developing believer’s responsibilities as praise and worship warriors. Roz and her husband, Chester, have been married 27 years. For more information contact: Joyful Noise, Inc., PO Box 3333, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 372-1511, and (615) 376-1645 fax.
