LIFE SURGE, a one-day Christian business and leadership event, drew 5,545 attendees to Grand Rapids this past weekend, where 1,033 individuals made decisions for Christ. The gathering combined powerful worship, dynamic teaching, and practical tools to inspire people to live with eternal purpose in their daily lives and careers.
The Grand Rapids event continued LIFE SURGE’s mission of equipping believers to impact their families, communities, and workplaces with the message of Jesus. Attendees experienced a life-changing day filled with keynote messages, testimonies of transformation, and opportunities to respond in faith.
“Seeing thousands of people worship together and over a thousand respond to the Gospel in one city is nothing short of a move of God,” said LIFE SURGE President Shawn Marcell. “Our prayer is that this is just the beginning of revival in Grand Rapids and beyond.”
The event featured an all-star lineup of speakers and performers, including world-renowned motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, star of Duck Dynasty Willie Robertson, two-time National Football Champion Tim Tebow, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson, founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Anne Beiler, entrepreneur, author, and top-ranked podcast host Ed Mylett, and worship leaders Paul and Hannah McClure. Each brought unique stories of faith, perseverance, and calling that left a lasting impact on attendees. Through worship, teaching, and practical strategies, attendees were encouraged to align their faith with their finances—discovering how to build businesses, steward wealth, and invest in Kingdom purposes.
About LIFE SURGE:
LIFE SURGE is a national faith-based movement designed to inspire, train, and equip individuals to grow their faith, finances, and future through practical, Bible-based teaching. Known for its dynamic one-day events focused on Worship, Wisdom, Work, and Wealth, LIFE SURGE events have impacted hundreds of thousands of attendees across the country since their inception.
With an attendee satisfaction score of 89%, LIFE SURGE reviews consistently highlight life-changing experiences, from renewed purpose to breakthrough strategies in business and personal growth. For those ready to go deeper, SurgeU—the advanced coaching and education track—offers transformational courses, mentorship, and other actionable tools to help individuals walk out their calling with clarity and confidence.
From first-time attendees to participants enrolled in SurgeU, people across America are discovering why LIFE SURGE is more than an event—it’s a launchpad for Kingdom-minded living and legacy.