Walk on Water Ministries was organized at the end of 2008. Mark Malan with his beautiful assistant Jenny Baker presented information about this new 501C. This is a non profit group who attempts to bring Christian family entertainment to the area. The had two well received concerts their first year. Mark was overwhelmed by the responses through email and on Facebook to this concept and the need for the service. The artists and speakers are focused on all ages. Walk on Water is also working with fund raising for local area community groups in need. The organization is run by volunteers. The problem that faced this group was the limited seating available in the area. The maximum seems to be around a thousand people. Their goal this year is to organize a larger gathering. They have found a 160 acre area south of Brainerd. Volunteers from all over the area and out state are coming forward to help with this event which they call the Walk on Water Festival. The festival is three full days, June 17th-20th. Full event packages prices vary but run around $54 if purchased early. One day pass at the gate is $50. Check the information on their website. The festival will start on Friday evening and end with Sunday morning worship. This is a camping event but there is no electricity available. Right now over 40 Christian artists are committed. It will involve three stages, including a low key Stone House Coffee stage which will feature more local talent. There will be 10 artists per day on each stage. A dozen food vendors will be working the festival and they are advertising "food around the world". The music of the artists along with many other great buys will be feature in the merchandise tent which includes space for 80 different sections. Mark Malan stressed how blessed the group has felt since starting his project. He also feels that this will be a great benefit to the community. Mark invited everyone to attend. They are anticipating 10,000 people and hope they are prepared for a large crowd.