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Name	Shannon Noll
Background	solo_singer
Birth date	September 16, 1975Orange, New South Wales, Australia
Origin	Condobolin, New South Wales, Australia
Genre	Country rock, Rock
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Years active	2003–present
Label	Sony Music (2003—2009) Universal Music Australia (2010-present)
Website	Official Website }}

Shannon Noll (born 16 September 1975) is an Australian singer who first came to prominence as runner-up of the first series of ''Australian Idol'' (2003) which led to him being signed to Sony BMG. Since then he has released five Top 10 albums and ten Top 10 singles. His first three albums all achieved either platinum or multi-platinum status, while his two following albums have not gained certification. ''That's What I'm Talking About'' in 2004 and ''Lift'' in 2005 were No. 1 multi-platinum sellers, and his third album ''Turn It Up'' released in 2007 reached No. 3 and was certified platinum. ''No Turning Back: The Story So Far'' containing some of his previous hits and five new songs was released in 2008, peaking at No. 7, and ''A Million Suns'' released in October 2011 reached No. 8. Noll's first ten singles released between February 2004 and September 2007 all peaked inside the Aria Top 10. He is the only Australian artist in Australian chart history to have ten consecutive Top 10 singles. Seven of these singles were Top 5 with three of those reaching No. 1. Since then Noll has released five further singles. Two of these singles charted in the Top 50, with the highest peaking one reaching No. 26.

Noll has 17 platinum and three gold accreditations according to Australian Recording Industry Association records, and his combined album and single sales have reached over 1.3 million. This is the second highest accreditation and sales level for an Australian Idol contestant, and the highest for a non winner. Noll received Aria nominations for highest seller for his debut album and single in 2004, and for the single "Shine" in 2006. His second album ''Lift'' was also nominated for Best Pop release in that year. He won MTV awards for Best Male Artist three years in succession between 2005 and 2007.

Noll also had chart success in two other countries in 2004. His debut single "What About Me" reached No. 2 in Ireland and No. 10 in New Zealand. His debut album also peaked at No. 31 in the New Zealand charts. An album of his Australian hits called ''What Matters Most'' was released in the UK and Ireland in June 2009 to coincide with his tour there with the stage production of ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds''. On 5 January 2010 the Daily Telegraph reported Noll was no longer signed to Sony, and that he was looking for a new label. Noll is now signed to Universal Music.

Early life

Noll was born in Orange, New South Wales and grew up in the small town of Condobolin in central western New South Wales. He is the youngest of three children to parents Sharyn and Neil Noll and along with brothers Adam and Damian, spent their entire childhood and teenage years on the family farm which ran sheep and cattle and grew cereal crops. At school, Noll enjoyed drama classes, performing in a number of school productions. Noll has since expressed a desire to continue his acting work. After leaving school, Noll traveled to Sydney and played football. It was here where he met his wife Rochelle.

During his adult years, Noll began working on other farms and properties shearing sheep amongst other tasks. It was during this time Noll and his brothers formed the band called "Cypress" (named for the fact that they rehearsed in a timber mill). Shannon provided vocals and played guitar. In numerous small gigs around the Australian outback, the band played in country pubs gaining a solid live reputation. Although they performed mainly covers, the group also wrote original music they would include as part of their set.

Neil, Noll's father, was killed during a farming accident in 2001, which left running the farm to Shannon and his brothers. After two years of extreme drought the brothers sold the farm and settled in Condobolin with their mother. Shannon often cites the death of his father as a major inspiration in his musical career, and penned a song on his latest album Lift titled "Now I Run" in memory of his father.

Noll and his wife Rochelle Ogston began their relationship in 1997. They have two sons Cody (2001) and Blake (2002). They wed in October 2004 and had a daughter, Sienna (2006).

Australian Idol

By 2003, Noll was in debt and out of work following the sale of the farm. His brothers and good friend Michael Hunter, encouraged him to travel to Melbourne to audition for the 2003 debut season of "Australian Idol". Noll impressed the judges Mark Holden, Marcia Hines, and Ian Dickson with his audition in which he performed the Southern Sons' ''Hold Me In Your Arms''. After his audition, Marcia Hines praised Shannon and told him that she had just discovered '' "a voice" '' and Ian Dickson informed Shannon that '' "...Australia will love you" ''

Following his initial audition, Noll made his way into the Top 32 semi-final where he performed a rendition of Robbie Williams' hit "Better Man". The viewing audience voted Noll into the Top 12. Over eight weeks of performance shows, Noll found himself in the bottom three only once – following his performance of Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer" during The 80s theme night. Throughout the show, Noll impressed both the judges and audience with performances of songs as diverse as Powderfinger's "Already Gone", to The Beatles "Hey Jude" to Jimmy Barnes "Working Class Man".

During the 2003 ''Australian Idol'' series finals, Noll sang:

!Week	!Theme	!Song Sung	!Original Artist
Audition	Contestant's Choice	"Hold Me in Your Arms"	Southern Sons
Top 40	Semifinals		Robbie Williams
Top 12	Time Warp 1 - The 1970s	"Help is On Its Way"	Little River Band
Top 10	Number 1 Smash Hits
Top 8	Aussie Music	"Already Gone"	Powderfinger
Top 6Up, Close & Personal	Time Warp 2 - The 1980s-	"Livin' on a Prayer""With or Without You"	Bon JoviU2
Top 5	R&B MusicSongs of Soul Music	"Higher and Higher (song)	[[Jackie WilsonPercy Sledge
Top 4	Big Bands	"I've Got You Under My Skin (song)	[[Virginia BruceLiza Minnelli
Top 3	Time Warp 3 - The 1960s	"One""Hey Jude"	Harry NilssonThe Beatles
Top 2	Idol's ChoiceIdol's ChoiceWinner's Single	"Please Forgive Me""Working Class Man""Angels Brought Me Here"	Bryan AdamsJimmy BarnesGuy Sebastian

In the weeks leading up to the Grand Final of Idol, Noll recorded his version of the winner's single "Angels Brought Me Here" and filmed the music video for the song, which was to be released the week after the winner was announced. Copies of Noll's version of the song were released to radio stations in anticipation of his win, however Noll's version of the song was subsequently never aired on radio and the music video was never released for television broadcast.

In the week before the Grand Final, Noll and fellow finalist Guy Sebastian embarked on a whirlwind Australia-wide promotional tour. Tens of thousands of fans turned out in support, including 20,000 people in Adelaide and 15,000 in Melbourne.

Noll reached the Grand Final on 19 November 2003 alongside eventual winner Guy Sebastian following fellow contestant, Cosima De Vito's withdrawal from the competition. During the Grand Final show, Noll performed an encore performance of "What About Me", which helped cement the popularity of his version of the song and led to it being chosen for release as his debut single.

Professional career

2003-2004: ''That's What I'm Talking About''

Noll signed a five album deal with Sony BMG shortly after Australian Idol. It was announced in December 2003 that his debut single would be a cover of the Moving Pictures hit ''What About Me'' performed on Idol. Recording of the single took place during November/December 2003 at Eargasm Studios in Sydney and tracks were chosen and recorded for inclusion on Noll's debut album around the same time.

Shannon Noll's debut single ''What About Me'' was released on 25 January 2004 and debuted at number one on the Australian Singles Chart the following week with sales exceeding 125,000 copies in its first week. At the time, this figure was the third highest one-week sales for a single in Australian chart history. The single earned Noll a nomination for Highest Selling Single at the 2004 ARIA Awards. Over its chart run, ''What About Me'' sold in 280,000 copies and was certified 4x Platinum in March 2004.

Following the success of "What About Me", Noll's full-length debut album ''That's What I'm Talking About'' was released on 9 February 2004 in Australia by Sony BMG.

Noll joined the other Australian Idol Top 12 finalists in January and February 2004 on an arena tour which played to crowds in every Australian capital city. Though, it was at his record-breaking Valentine's Day in-store appearance at Warringah Mall to more than 15,000 fans that Noll announced that the second single from the album was ''Drive''.

Containing a mixture of pop, rock and country tracks recorded over six weeks between December 2003 and January 2004, ''That's What I'm Talking About'' debuted at number one and was certified triple-platinum upon its release. By August 2004, the album was certified as a 3x Platinum seller and remained in the Top 100 Album Chart for almost a year.

''Drive'', an uptempo rock track written by Canadian singer Bryan Adams, was a successful second single from ''That's What I'm Talking About'' in March 2004. Noll undertook a large amount of promotion for the single including performances on television, including ''The NRL Footy Show'' and ''Sunrise''. It reached number four in Australia and was another Platinum seller. Noll later performed ''Drive'' at the 2004 TV Week Logie Awards ceremony.

Solo tour

Noll undertook his first full scale solo tour in May 2004 playing 40 shows in 47 days. Noll later stated in an interview that performing that number of shows in such a small amount of time was something he would never do again.

"Learn To Fly" was the third and final commercial release from That's What I'm Talking About. A limited edition release of 40,000 copies, the single was another success for Noll, debuting at the number one position on the ARIA singles chart on 12 July 2004.

Increased popularity during this period saw him star in his own one-hour TV special on the Ten Network, ''Up Close with Shannon Noll'', hosted by ''Australian Idol'' judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson, screened on 2 August 2004. During the show, Noll spoke candidly about his past and touched on topics including his experiences with drugs and the death of his father. Noll also performed several songs during the special, including "Learn to Fly" which he dedicated to his father, and a duet with Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines. The special rated reasonably well .

In October 2004, Noll achieved overseas success when his single "What About Me" reached number two in Ireland.. Also in October 2004, the Nine Network approached Noll to re-record the World Series Cricket song "C'mon Aussie C'mon" with updated lyrics with names of the current Australian cricket team, for release on 19 December 2004. The single peaked at number two on the ARIA singles chart, raising more than $A150,000 for children's charities.

In December 2004 it was announced that Noll would star in the stage musical production of ''Grease'', which appeared in Australian theatres in May 2005, however, Noll opted out to concentrate on the recording of his second album release, ''Lift''.

2005-2006: '' Lift ''

In early 2005, Noll embarked on a songwriting trip in which he travelled to London, UK, and across America. It was reported early on in the process that Noll had met with hitmaking songwriters Desmond Child, responsible for writing hit songs for Bon Jovi and Aerosmith, and powerballad writer Dianne Warren. Noll later explained that whilst he appreciated the opportunity to work with big name international songwriters, he felt the material being written by local Australian songwriters was more connected to the type of album he wanted to create at the time and that they were the stronger songs.

During his time in America in early 2005, Noll played a handful of small "showcase" style gigs both for Sony BMG executives and the general public, but was unable to obtain a US recording contract. Following the trip, Noll returned to Australia to complete the writing and recording of ''Lift''.

Noll was asked by Canadian artist Bryan Adams to support him on Adams' Australian tour throughout February and March 2005. It was during these concerts that Noll premiered two songs he had written for his new album, ''Lonely'' and the unreleased ''The Winner Takes It All''.

On 25 August 2005, the first single from his second album ''Lift'', entitled ''Shine'' was released to Australian radio. The track premiered simultaneously Australia wide and quickly became one of the most requested songs. The uptempo bouncing pop-rock track moved away from Noll's prior releases and it was commented that Noll's voice and vocal technique had improved since his last recording. ''Shine'' was released as the first single from the album ''Lift'' on 23 September 2005, and debuted at number one on the ARIA singles chart the following week. ''Shine'' was later nominated as Highest Selling Single at the 2005 ARIA Awards.

A week after the release of ''Shine'', Noll's second album ''Lift'' was released on 16 October 2005, and debuted at number one on the ARIA charts the following week. First week shipment and sales of ''Lift'' ensured the album a platinum certification. The album, with 11 out of 13 tracks co-written by Noll, contained some of Noll's most personal songs to date, ranging in topic from finding love to death, overcoming the odds and self belief. Highlight tracks were third and fourth singles ''Now I Run'' and ''Lonely''.

Noll made a special guest appearance at the final of the 2005 season of Australian Idol, where he performed his new single ''Lift''. After the performance, Noll was presented a plaque in honour of sales exceeding one million units in Australia over the previous 18 months.

The title track of Noll's second album, ''Lift'', was released in December 2005. The single was Noll's first not to debut in the top ten, however two weeks after its release, it jumped to number ten, remaining there for several weeks. The track, an uplifting rock influenced song about overcoming the odds and fighting adversity, achieved a gold certification. ''Lift'' spent 35 weeks in the top 100 singles chart, the longest running chart single for an Australian Idol related release. ''Lift'' is the theme song of the Australian version of ''The Biggest Loser''.

In January 2006, Noll performed the song ''Shine'' at the 2006 Australian Open tennis final. The performance sparked renewed interest in the ''Lift'' album which returned to the top ten.

In support of the album's third single release, ''Now I Run'', Noll embarked on a 72-date concert tour across Australia including a gig during the annual Gympie Muster. Once again he focused on some of the more remote and isolated country and rural areas during this tour, one of the few Australian touring acts to do so, and at completion of the tour had played to more than 200,000 people.

In 2006, Noll was courted for a role in an Australian movie based loosely on the life of now-deceased Australian racing legend Peter Brock, but he declined, preferring to focus on his music.

Noll released a further two singles from ''Lift'', ''Now I Run'' and ''Lonely''. Both singles were top 10 hits, increasing his run of top 10 successes to eight. With the release of ''Lonely'', Noll rewrote Australian chart history by having so far achieved nine consecutive top 10 singles (10 including his contribution to the Number 1 hit ''Rise Up'' with the Australian Idol Final 12, 2003). To the end of 2006, Noll has been the only former Australian Idol contestant to have ever been nominated for a music industry-voted award by ARIA. January 2007, the ''Lift'' album remains in the Top 100 ARIA album chart after 64 weeks. It has now charted over a three year period from 2005–2007.

In September 2006, Noll decided not to continue with his managers since his first album, Sydney firm Caplice Management, and signed with Worldwide Entertainment Group. The decision was seen as a positive move in Noll's desire to gain success in America. Worldwise Entertainment Group's press release stated that Noll is a "high priority artist" for them and that an extensive promotional and songwriting trip was organised for America in early 2007.

Noll was chosen as support act for American rock group Live in October 2006, playing each capital city across Australia. Including the tour with Live, Noll has now performed in excess of 300 concerts in the last two and a half years.

On 9 December 2006, Noll released a duet with Rogue Traders singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte. It is a cover of the Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush hit ''Don't Give Up''. The single was yet another success for Noll, peaking at number two on the ARIA singles charts and being certified Platinum with 12 consecutive weeks in the top 10. Proceeds from the single went to the charity "Beyond Blue", which deals with depression.

2007: ''Turn It Up''

Noll spent several months in early 2007 travelling to America to write songs for his upcoming third album. During Noll's "Now I Run" tour in mid 2006, he premiered a new composition entitled "The World Outside" which may find a place on his next album.

It was reported that Noll would be spending time in Nashville, New York, and Los Angeles collaborating with US writers Jon Ingoldsby, Desmond Child, Richie Sambora, and Richard Marx on tracks for possible inclusion on his third album, which has been slated for release in September 2007.

28 February brought nomination for the third consecutive time as "Best Male Artist" at the MTV Australia Awards, an award he won for the previous two years. Noll performed his hit singles ''Shine'' and ''Don't Give Up'' at the opening ceremony of the FINA World Swimming Championships, in Melbourne, Victoria. Noll was the lead act at a large-scale annual public function held on the Queensland Gold Coast.

In 2007 Noll appeared as Parson Nathaniel in the Australian tour of ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds''.

The first single from Noll's third album ''Turn It Up'' was a track called ''Loud''. A one-minute teaser of the track premiered on the website for the Daily Telegraph. The single included the previously unreleased track ''The World Outside''. ''Turn It Up'' was released on 15 September 2007.

On 21 September, it was confirmed by Noll that his second single from ''Turn It Up'' would be ''In Pieces''. Shannon states, "this song is such a strong ballad and has a personal message for me. I think many people will be able to relate to the message in it." The song reached number 26 on the ARIA Charts and spent 5 weeks in the top 50. Noll performed a great version of the track live on the Australian Idol Grand Finale in front of thousands at the venue and nationwide.

Noll performed as part of the National Rugby League season 2007 Grand Final's pre-match entertainment. He was awarded Best Male in the Australian Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. And the album ''Turn It Up'' received Gold sales status.

2008: Turn It Up Wrap-Up, No Turning Back: The Story So Far & Touring

In January 2008, Noll stated on radio show ''Take 40'' that the third single from the album would be ''Everybody Needs A Little Help''. Promoted on television, it would be released to radio in 2008. No official single release of the track eventuated, rather the single joined "New Beginning" to becoming a radio-only single.

On 30 July 2008, Shannon was honoured on the Australian version of This Is Your Life, which included appearances from his Idol "family", notably Guy Sebastian, Ian Dickson, Cosima De Vito and musical director John Foreman, and an emotional tribute to his father Neil by John Williamson. The event recapped Noll's record-breaking accomplishments and his service to the Australian music industry.

It was announced in early August 2008 that Shannon would be releasing a Greatest Hits compilation before the year's end. Titled, ''No Turning Back: The Story So Far'', the album also contained five new songs and was released on 27 September, with its lead single, "Summertime". The album reached a peak of number 7 on the ARIA charts, with "Summertime" peaking at number 54.

Noll announced a surprise show with former childhood friend Simon Ridley (drummer of influential band DZ). The show was free and played at the famous Tarragindi Fingalbang Arena that has played host to such bands as Crowded House and Nirvana during their final Australian tour.

2009: War of the Worlds & UK Debut

''No Turning Back'' was released to radio as the second single from the compilation, though the track remained a radio-only single (Noll's third) due to Sony wanting to create a break before the release of his fourth studio album.

Shannon appeared as Parson Nathaniel in the 21 date 30th Anniversary tour of ''Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds''. However he was unable to perform the last 8 concerts including those in Amsterdam and Oberhausen Germany due to a family death. He was replaced by understudy Damien Edwards. On 4 May 2009, he released his UK debut, ''What Matters the Most''. The album was a compilation of his singles, plus several B-sides. This album did not chart in the UK.

2011: A Million Suns

On 19 September 2008, Noll announced on Australian radio that his untitled fifth album will "most definitely see a release [in 2009]". Noll additionally mentioned that he has been "writing and recording the best demos of [his] career so far" and that he "can't wait to unleash them after ''No Turning Back''". On 10 July 2009, Sony Music officially announced that Noll's album would be released in 2010, due to the string of shows Noll has performed in 2009 and his ''War of the Worlds'' European Tour commitments. Noll toured on the GSR's Indian Pacific Christmas train from Sydney to Perth via Adelaide in Dec 2009 entertaining guests at stops along the way.

On 5 January 2010 the Daily Telegraph reported Noll was no longer signed to Sony and was looking for a new record label. Noll signed with Universal Music Australia in June 2010. He announced on his facebook page that the new album would be released in the middle of October 2011. The first single "Switch Me On" was co-written by Benji Madden of Good Charlotte. It reached a peak of number 42 on the ARIA Singles Chart and has been certified gold. The album ''A Million Suns'' was released on 14 October 2011, peaked at No. 8 and spent three weeks in the ARIA Top 50 Album Chart. The second single "My Place in the Line" and third single "Living in Stereo" have not charted in the ARIA Top 100.

Charity

Despite the controversies that Noll has encountered, he consistently remains one of Australia's most generous charity workers. He has to date worked to donate well over $1 million to various charities throughout Australia. Most notably, he has donated the complete earnings from two of his singles, ''C'mon Aussie C'mon'' and ''Don't Give Up'' (duet with Bassingthwaighte), both of which reached number two on the Australian Singles Chart and were certified Platinum. Noll additionally makes appearances and personally fundraises for numerous charities, including donating items for charity auctions.

Discography

2004: ''That's What I'm Talking About''

2005: ''Lift''

2007: ''Turn It Up''

2008: ''No Turning Back: The Story So Far''

2009: ''What Matters the Most'' (UK debut album) [Hybrid Release]''

2011: ''A Million Suns''

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

2004: Nominated - Highest Selling Single - "What About Me"

2004: Nominated - Highest Selling Album - "That's What I'm Talking About"

2006: Nominated - Highest Selling Single - "Shine"

2006: Nominated - Best Pop Release - "Lift"

2007: Nominated - Highest Selling Single - "Don't Give Up" (with Natalie Bassingthwaighte)

2011: Nominated - Most Popular Australian Live Performer - Himself

ARIA No.1 Chart Awards

2004: Won - Number 1 Album - "That's What I'm Talking About"

2004: Won - Number 1 Single - "What About Me"

2004: Won - Number 1 Single - "Learn To Fly"

2005: Won - Number 1 Album - "Lift"

2005: Won - Number 1 Single - "Shine"

MTV Australia Awards

2005: Won - Best Male Artist

2005: Nominated - Video of the Year - "Drive"

2006: Won - Best Male Artist

2005: Nominated - People's Choice - "Shine"

2007: Won - Best Male Artist

APRA Awards

2007: Won - Most Performed Australian Work - "Lift"

Nickelodeon Australian Kids' Choice Awards

2004: Won - Favourite Australian

2004: Won - Favourite Song - "Drive"

2007: Won - Best Male Artist

References

External links

Official Website

Official Forum

Official MySpace

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Name	Babbu Maan
Background	solo_singer
Birth name	Tejinder Singhਤੇਜਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ
Birth date	March 29, 1975
Birth place	Khant Maanpur, Fatehgarh Sahib district, East Punjab (India)
Genre	Punjabi Folk, Bhangra, Pop, Ghazals
Occupation	Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, Producer
Years active	1998–present
Label	Catrack, T-Series, Point Zero
Website
Notable instruments	}}

Babbu Maan () (born Tejinder Singh Maan) is a punjabi singer- songwriter, actor, and producer. Born in the village of Khant Maanpur in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab, India

Early life

Babbu Maan was born as ( Tejinder Singh Maan ), 29 March 1975, as the only son of Babu Singh Maan and mother Kulbir Kaur, in the village of Khant Maanpur of Fatehgarh Sahib district in Indian Punjab. He has two elder sisters.

Career

Babbu Maan debuted in 1998 with his album Sajjan Rumal De Giya. Unhappy with the album he went back to the drawing board and re-wrote many of the songs, many of which were re-released in his following albums. Tu Meri Miss India, his second album was released in 1999. His third album Saaun Di Jhadi was released in 2001.

In 2003 Maan was selected as actor and Music Director for the movie Hawayein. It was followed by his album, Ohi Chann Ohi Rataan.

In 2006 Maan started on his first playback movie called Rabb Ne Banayien Jodeian. Mera Gham was a Hindi album.

Maan starred in a New Year's special called Aao Saare Nachiye. Part 1 was released in 2008 and Part 2 in 2009. He was involved with the film Hashar... A love Story. Maan released a religious album, Singh Better Than King. In March 25 2010, Maan came out with his new Film Ekam - Son of Soil.

Discography

He released many music albums and films till now. Some of his albums are:

Sajjan Rumaal De Giya (1998) Tu Meri Miss India (1999) Saaun Di Jhadi (2001)

Ohi Chann Ohi Raatan (2004)

Pyass (2005)

Mera Gham (2007)

Aao Saare Nachiye (2008)

Aao Saare Nachiye 2 (2009)

Singh Better Than King (2009)

Filmography

Hawayein (2003)

Rabb Ne Banaiyan Jodiean (2006) Hashar - A Love Story (2008)

Ekam - Son of Soil (2010)

Hero Hitler in Love (2011)

Desi Romeos (2012)

References

External links

Official website

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name	Heidi Baker
birth date	August 29, 1959
occupation	Missionary Author Speaker
nationality
spouse	Rolland Baker
website	irismin.org
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Heidi Baker (born 1959) is a Christian missionary and with her husband Rolland co-founder of IRIS Ministries and the author of several books.

With her husband Rolland, Heidi founded IRIS Ministries in 1980, a non-profit Christian ministry dedicated to Jesus and service, especially among the poor. After twelve years ministering in Asia, they left in 1992 to do their PhD's at King's College London, UK. In 1995 they started a new ministry to the poor and homeless children in Mozambique. Beginning with nothing, within a matter of months they were given a dilapidated orphanage in Maputo with 80 children. From there, the ministry has expanded to include well-drilling, free health clinics that service the poor and sick, feeding programs, primary and secondary schools, cottage industries and 5000 churches in Mozambique and a total of over 8,000 churches in over 20 nations. There are multiple 'bases' with Bible schools, as well as community outreaches and top-ranked public schools. In September 2008 Iris Ministries started a well digging project in Northern Mozambique.. Their ministry is known for its reports of miracles, and in September 2010 the Southern Medical Journal published an article presenting evidence of "significant improvements" in auditory and visual function among subjects exhibiting impairment before receiving prayer from the ministry.

Originally from Southern California, the Bakers are now based full-time in Pemba, Mozambique. They also travel to various places around the world to share their story, and to teach about God's love and what love in action looks like. The core value and message of the Bakers ministry is God's love. Rolland Baker is the grandson of missionary H.A. Baker.

Biography

Baker grew up in Southern California, becoming a Christian through a Navajo preacher's sharing while on an Indian reservation. She met Rolland in 1979 and married six months later in 1980, leaving for the mission field two weeks later. They were ordained as ministers in 1985, after graduating from Vanguard University.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Vanguard University (1984) Master of Arts, Vanguard University (1985) Doctor of Philosophy (Systematic Theology), King's College, University of London (1995))

Bibliography

''There is Always Enough'', with Rolland Baker. Chosen Books (Sep 2003) ISBN 978-1-85240-287-3

''The Hungry Always Get Fed'', with Rolland Baker. New Wine Press (12 Mar 2007) ISBN 978-1-90372-585-6

''Expecting Miracles: True Stories of Gods Supernatural Power and How You Can Experience It'', with Rolland Baker. Chosen Books (Oct 2007) ISBN 978-0-80079-434-7

''Compelled By Love'', with Shara Pradhan. Charisma House (1 Sep 2008) ISBN 978-1-59979-351-1

Videos

''Riches of The Poor'', Peripheral Vision Video

''Mama Heidi'', Eric Velu Productions

''The Face of Revival: Stopping for the One'', Cornerstone Films

''The Finger of God'', Wanderlust Productions

References

External links

IRIS Ministries Official Website

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no:Heidi Baker

name	Greg Rowe
birth date	1964
occupation	Film actor
yearsactive	1976 - 1982
website	}}

Greg Rowe (born 1964) was a child actor starring in Australian films such as ''Storm Boy'' (1976) and ''Blue Fin'' (1978), both based on novels by Colin Thiele. His last film was ''Freedom'' (1982), directed by Academy Awards Nominee Scott Hicks. He now lives with his wife and two children in Toronto, Canada.

External links

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