Greg Laurie is an American pastor, author, and evangelist. He is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, a megachurch in Riverside, California, and the founder of Harvest Crusades, an annual Christian outreach event. Laurie is also the featured speaker on the nationally syndicated radio program A New Beginning. Laurie was born in Long Beach, California, and grew up in a Christian home. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 17. After graduating from high school, he attended California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a degree in business administration. Laurie has written several books, including Tell Someone, The Upside-Down Church, and Hope for Hurting Hearts. He has also produced several films, including Harvest America, a live event broadcast from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Laurie is a popular speaker at churches, conferences, and other events. He has been featured on numerous television programs, including The 700 Club, Larry King Live, and Fox & Friends. He has also been a guest on the radio programs of Focus on the Family, Family Life Today, and The Rush Limbaugh Show. Laurie is passionate about sharing the Gospel and helping people to grow in their faith. He is committed to helping people find hope and purpose in Jesus Christ.