Meet Alen Auguste aka ALON -  Public Speaker/ Performing Artist: Alen grew up in Massachusetts and was part of the foster care system from age 7 to 18. He frequented foster homes, group homes through put his childhood. His story is one of rescue, redemption, restoration and is truly inspirational. He loves inspiring youth to move towards Jesus. Alen has toured and performed with John Reuben who gave him the chance to share the stage with the likes of Toby Mac, Kirk Franklin, Newsboys, Reliant K & grace the stages of the Dove Awards, Acquire the Fire, Promise Keepers & more. As a public speaker, Alen worked alongside of David Mahan of Frontline Youth Communications, in the early 2000's, talking with teens about abstinence & character. For 10 yrs he was the high school pastor at Vineyard Columbus, a 9,000 member church in Ohio, reaching & counseling youth on a daily basis. He currently travels the country speaking to youth and performing hip hop shows. Alen & his wife have been married 21 years and have four children. They currently live in Ohio.

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