BRIENNE MURK is a college student in her early 20s. Having grown up as an itinerant music missionary (7th generation) she has traveled around the world performing and speaking at churches, camps, conferences, conventions and crusades (visit www.intuneministries.org for more information). Together with her sister Heather, she has developed a seminar for youth that focuses on living one’s faith in everyday life, as well as an Eyes Wide Open seminar. In 2006 Brienne earned an A.A. in Business from Olivet Nazarene University and is currently working on her B.A. in Evangelism and Discipleship at Moody Bible Institute. Brienne is a member of the National Scholars Honors Society and was nominated for the International Scholar Laureate Program in 2007. She is also a part of Speak Up! Speaker Services and the Advanced Writer's and Speaker's Association. Her writing and speaking credits include numerous appearances on national and international TV and radio programs. Additionally she has served on the faculty for several Christian Writer's Conferences around the country, been on the editorial staff for a national Christian newspaper. Professionally, she has conceptualized, scripted and produced a syndicated radio special and a four-part teaching CD series; performed for, produced and directed four DVDs; and recorded three CDs. She currently lives in Chicago, Illinois with her parents and younger sister.

Activities

When I'm not studying (which isn't very often) I love writing (duh :p) and I also love discussing theology, ministry, or anything that has to do with spiritual growth.

Interests

Reading, writing, fashion/shoes, going to the opera, ballet, or symphony, swing dancing, and Intercessory prayer (not necessarily in that order:)

Favorite Music

I pretty much only listen to Christian music (although I do love Celtic Women and Celine Dion), but within that genre I enjoy everything from praise and worship, to pop/contemporary, rock... you name it. My iPod has nearly 20GB of music, but the ones I listen to the most are either Praise and Worship or sounds of nature. I also love Steven Curtis Chapman, Avalon, Across the Sky, Bebo Norman, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, opera and classical, film scores, swing music (Big Band) - Michael Buble, Jim Brickman, and Frank Sinatra are some favorites!

Favorite TV Shows

I really don't watch television; however, I do enjoy Law and Order: SVU and I just discovered the world of Fox's 24!

Favorite Movies

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is at the top of the list, along with The Chronicles of Narnia and The Pirates of the Caribbean. I'm also a sucker for a good Disney flick (Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid are right up there. Some of my other favorite movies are: The Passion, The Patriot, Return to Me, Pride and Prejudice (both the six hour and the new ones) Mask of Zorro, Legend of Zorro, Batman Begins, The Last Samurai, The Wedding Planner, Spider-Man (1, 2, and 3), The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, Legally Blonde, The Emperor's New Groove, The Incredibles, Tarzan, What about Bob?, The Man Who Knew Too Little, The Nativity, White Christmas, Ben-Hur, Ten Commandments, Fiddler on the Roof, and Gone with the Wind.

Favorite Books

Anything by Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin, Dee Henderson, Ted Dekker, Clive Cussler, or Bodie and Brock Thoene.

Favorite Quotes

"My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ." Col. 2:2

"Preach the gospel wherever you go. If necessary, use words." St. Francis of Assisi

"What if your prince comes riding in while you're kissing a frog - what's he gunna think then?" Superchik

"A woman's heart should be so lost in God, that a man needs to seek Him to find her..."

"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." Prov. 4:23