Meet the Presenters

The Culture House—Visit Website

Presenter: Jeremiah Enna

The Culture House is an award-winning community arts organization whose programs include a performing arts academy serving 800+ students, professional dance and theater companies, an accredited college program and the STAR Program for incarcerated and at-risk youth.

Founder and Executive Director, Jeremiah Enna, earned his theater degree from UCLA and received the Carol Burnett Award for Musical Theater. His career includes performing and assistant directing in Sweden. Today, he combines artistic experience, Christian faith and community development to use the arts to build character and bring people together. He is also leading plans for a major new cultural center with the owners of Oak Park Mall.

Faith Christian Academy—Visit Website

Presenter: Andrew Ferrell

Faith Christian Academy is a classical Christian school that has served Kansas City Northland families for nearly 25 years. FCA serves about 400 K–12 students, preparing them to know, love and serve God faithfully.

Head of School, Andrew Ferrell, left full-time law practice five years ago to answer God’s call into educational leadership. He has helped advance FCA’s vision for Gospel-centered education and is leading Building Faith’s Future, an initiative focused on long-term growth. Andrew also serves as music co-director at Faith Community Church.

One Heart Project—Visit Website

Presenters: Steve Riach and William Dowdell

One Heart Project is a national initiative helping transform the lives of justice-involved youth through programming, partnerships and collaboration that create pathways to stronger futures.

Founder, Steve Riach, is an award-winning producer, writer and director whose work has appeared on Amazon, ESPN, CBS, NBC and Fox Sports. He is also the bestselling author of 17 books and producer/co-writer of the feature film One Heart, based on a true story of redemption in the juvenile justice system.

William Dowdell, Interim State Director for Kansas and Director of Advancement, brings 20+ years of nonprofit leadership and organizational development experience. He is leading One Heart’s expansion of programs and partnerships across Kansas.

Join us September 15 from 6:45–9:15 a.m. at Fiorella’s Event Space to learn more about these ministries and discover meaningful ways to support their work and Kingdom impact.