DAVID BEREIT started and led the global 40 Days for Life movement through its first decade, building it into the largest grassroots pro-life mobilization in the world. Through its network of more than 2,000 local leaders and 750,000 volunteers in 769 cities across all 50 American states and 50 nations, 40 Days for Life has helped to save 14,643 children’s lives, bring 177 workers out of the abortion industry, and close 96 abortion centers. David recently stepped down from his role as CEO of 40 Days for Life to pray and prepare for new ministry endeavors, which he will announce in the near future.

David is an internationally sought-after keynote speaker, and his presentations in more than 500 cities around the world have inspired audiences as large as 70,000 people. His work has been featured in nearly every major media outlet, including coverage on CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, HBO, hundreds of radio programs, and over 100 newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and USA Today.

David has worked alongside many of today’s top Christian leaders and he has helped hundreds of ministries and nonprofit organizations achieve record-breaking results while raising more than $55 million for charitable causes.

David is married to his best friend, Margaret, and is the proud father of two children, Claire and Patrick.

Shawn Carney is the co-founder, CEO & President of 40 Days for Life. He began as a volunteer in the pro-life movement while still in college. During this time he helped to lead the first-ever local 40 Days for Life campaign. After graduating from college, Shawn was asked to serve as the Executive Director of the Coalition for Life, a local pro-life organization in Texas made up of more than 60 churches.

In 2019, Shawn and his wife, Marilisa, were portrayed in the movie, Unplanned, for their role in helping former Planned Parenthood director, Abby Johnson, during her conversion. To date, Abby was the 26th out of nearly 256 abortion workers who have reached out to 40 Days for Life and left their jobs.

Shawn is a regular media spokesperson and his work has been featured on hundreds of outlets including NBC News, Fox News’ Fox & Friends, The Glenn Beck Show, The Laura Ingraham Show, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, USA Today, and Christian media including The Christian Post, National Catholic Register, Sirius XM Catholic Radio, EWTN, and Focus on the Family.

Shawn is one of the most sought-after pro-life speakers today, addressing audiences coast-to-coast and internationally. He has executive produced and hosted award-winning pro-life documentaries and is the host of the weekly 40 Days for Life podcast. Shawn lives in Texas with his wife and eight children.