“I had been praying for God’s guidance in my life, and then I attended this conference, just for fun really, and I suddenly had an epiphany. My long-time work with balloons could be the open ministry door I was searching for.” And Inflatable Stories was born.

Dan’s passion for Christ began as a child, and his fondness for balloon sculpture followed closely behind when he was introduced to the art while preparing for a missions trip his senior year of high school.

“I remember sitting on my grandmother’s couch learning new sculptures, armed with my 260 Blaster pump, a bag of balloons, and a twisting book,” he recalls. “Back then, I never could have imagined God would use this hobby to impact so many people for Jesus. It’s been an amazing journey.”

Now, through Inflatable Stories, his love for children’s ministry and passion for balloons converge, allowing him to share the gospel in unique and powerful ways. In his hands, balloons transform into life-size works of art reflecting the truth of Scripture in a way that captivates kids’ hearts and minds.