"Most Christians are born into the faith…

And/or find Jesus early. I've been told, "the older you get, the lower the odds." But I've always liked long shots. So I became one, committing to Christ at the age of 51.

Back story: I was raised an Episcopalian at an 'influential' church. But as a truth-seeking teen, it felt more like a weekly "who's who" status event. So I left. In college, I became a Buddhist, but I found the same arrogance I disliked in Christianity. So I left. Again.

For the next 29 years, work became my first love. I joined my mother, a respected talent developer, and we launched what industry VIP's considered the top talent convention in the world– and we launched enough stars to prove it."

"I believed in God, but didn't know Jesus...

And I didn't trust Christians. I saw too many "holier-than-thou" hypocrites. Nevertheless, a few honest-to-God believers became my close friends. (Thank you, Rachel, Donna & Nise!) I loved them, but it took a series of "breakings" in my seemingly wonderful life to bring me to my knees. And I prayed.

Long story short: I found Jesus in an isolated, mountain-top cabin. He'd been there all along, but I needed years and space to realize it. I began a new life. A few months later, God spoke to me on a treadmill. He told me to devote my work in entertainment to Him. SO I DID!"

"My Mother,
Millie Lewis...

Was a New York fashion model in the late 1940s, and a face for DuBarry Cosmetics, the "Revlon" of its day. After she met and married my dad, she left the city and became a well-known talent developer (and a civil rights leader) in the American South.

But long before her modeling days, young Millie wanted to be an evangelist (which didn't seem to happen). Nevertheless, we serve a multi-generational God. Her dream would come true 70 years later!

My mom's vision and unique background laid the foundation for actors, models, and talent for Christ... rising in TODAY’S film, fashion, music, and theater.

"My Dad,
Jack Lewis...

Was a WWII fighter pilot in the China-Burma-India Campaign. He flew just short of two tours of duty. He received 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and a Presidential Citation. After the war, He became a stunt pilot and recruiter for the newly formed US Air Force.

Promoted to Major and a bona fide war hero, he met my mom in a NYC Air Show. She was the model who was hired to stand on his float in a parade down Broadway!"

"Wartime Romance...

It's hard to believe such a 'fantastical' story without seeing the proof, so God preserved this photo of their first meeting! Like most vets, my dad loved to tell me funny stories about flight school, but he rarely talked about his air battles."

"My parents moved South...

And people wanted to know if this former covergirl could help their sons and daughters realize their dreams... to become models, actors, singers, and dancers. So she opened a talent school and agency, under her name, Millie Lewis, helping countless other people launch their own careers." (3 Millie Lewis Agencies/Schools still exist today!)

"My mom loved and welcomed ALL people...

Looking back to the 1960's and 70's South, I'm proud that my Mom was a civil rights leader in the 1960's and 70's.... in the South! Her schools and agencies welcomed, trained, and placed talented people of all ages, colors, and beliefs. This photo was taken at a regional talent convention around 1976. (I'm in the middle, in purple)."

"I had my plan. God had His...

Guess who won? (Obviously, God:) I wanted to be an attorney, but my mom needed help, and I needed income. It took me 3 decades to realize the evolutionary extent of God's plan. In 2006, at the age of 51, I opened a Bible, started to read, and became a Christian!"