Justin N. Fennell

Justin Fennell (born August 23, 1962) is an American multi-award-winning Christian comedian, associate pastor and founder of the Christian Comedy Association.[1]

Justin N. Fennell
Birth nameJustin Fennell
Born (1962-08-23) August 23, 1962
EducationSoutheastern University
Years active1990-present
GenresChristian comedy
SpouseDretha Fennell
Children3
WebsiteJustin Fennell

Biography

Fennell was born in Savannah, Georgia to Harris and Ann (née Busby) Fennell. The family lived in Savannah until Fennell was four and then the family relocated to Smyrna, Georgia. Fennell left Symrna in 1984 to attend Denver Seminary where he received a masters degree in counseling.[2] In 1990, Fennell founded the Just-In-Time Foundation which helps raise funds for quality causes.[3] In 2001, Fennell founded the Christian Comedy Association which is the largest network of professional Christian comedians.[4] Fennell is an ordained minister and holds credentials in the Assemblies of God denomination.[5]

Comedy career

Fennell started doing professional comedy in 1990. He is described as a clean comedian and a motivational speaker.[6]

Personal life

Fennell married his wife, Dretha in 1987 and the two have three children, Nathaniel(1990), Anna Marie(1997), and Zachary(2001). The family lives in Lakeland, Florida.[7]

gollark: Yes, the UK government is often fairly bees.
gollark: The solution is obviously to erase the concept of gender from everyone's brain using orbital mind control lasers, which would have no* negative consequences.
gollark: Ah yes, those are also often quite terrible.
gollark: Children are quite terrible for various reasons.
gollark: I mean, I'm not sure if I'd trust children to actually be able to make permanent decisions about changing gender or something.

References
  1. Association, Christian Comedy. "Fennell, founder of the Christian Comedy Association". http://christiancomedyassociation.com/. Christian Comedy Association. Retrieved 28 December 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  2. Fennell, Justin. "Fennell's Educational Background". Justin Fennell. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  3. Foundation, Just-In-Time. "Fennell is founder of Just-In-Time Foundation". The Ledger. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  4. Association, Christian Comedy. "Fennell founded the Christian Comedy Association in 2001". http://christiancomedyassociation.com/. Christian Comedy Association. Retrieved 28 December 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  5. Fennell, Justin. "Fennell Ordained Through Assemblies of God". http://pentecostalevangel.ag.org/conversations2003/4668_fennell.cfm. Assemblies of God. Retrieved 28 December 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  6. Fennell, Justin. "Fennell classified as an comedian and motivational speaker". ambassadorspeakers.com. Ambassador Speakers. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  7. Fennell, Justin. "The Fennell Family". sheeplaughs.com. Sheep Laughs. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
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