When Don Speer and Cassie Cox attended a Life Surge event at a Phoenix megachurch last November, they expected a day filled with worship and inspiration from high-profile Christian speakers and musicians. After all, Life Surge billed itself as a seminar on how to “inspire, train and equip others to surge their resources and influence for kingdom impact.” But they weren’t prepared for the high-pressure sales pitches sandwiched between the celebrity presenters.
