AUTHORS
Dr. Cynthia McGovern has helped companies from small to huge create dramatic and sustainable revenue growth through her company, Orange Leaf Consulting. Dr. Cindy has her masters in communication and her doctorate in Organizational Communication with an Emphasis on Organizational Leadership and Ethics. But she also has real world experience, spending the early portion of her career as a marketing director in the... learn more
Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new If I Had a Parenting Do Over, 52 Ways to Connect with Your Smartphone Obsessed Kid; Sex Matters; The Amazon Best Seller – The Guy’s Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket; and youth ministry books like Ministry By Teenagers; Connect; and the 10-Minute Talks series. Jonathan’s... learn more
A life long member of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, Carolyn was present on September 15, 1963, when white racists bombed the Church. Carolyn’s four young friends were killed. As a teenager, Carolyn felt her “calling” by attending the mass meetings and rallies at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. She was among thousands of students hosed by firemen during the... learn more
Jennie is a pediatrician, writer, and public health expert with particular interests in culture, bioethics, and theology. She graduated from Salem College with a degree in chemistry and then received an MD from Wake Forest University, an MPH from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MA in theology and ethics from Regent College (Vancouver, BC). She has worked with marginalized and underserved communities in the... learn more
John Meador has served as a lead pastor for more than 38 years, most recent at Cross City Church, in Euless, Texas since 2006. The church has become intergenerational and multi-ethnic during those years, and has pioneered many kingdom initiatives that are impacting thousands. Part of John’s story is born out of adversity. As a small child, a severe illness resulted in an... learn more
Lyndsey Medford is a writer and activist in Charleston, SC. Right now she’s probably pulling weeds in her vegetable garden or playing with her rescue pup. Lyndsey writes a newsletter about healing and Jesus, but with swears, via lyndseymedford.com.... learn more
Rev. Herman Mendoza currently serves as an Associate Pastor at Promise Ministries International. He is the director of Powerhouse Kids Ministry in New York City. He is also one of the speakers for The 4/14 Window Movement, a global initiative to raise a new generation of children, ages 4 to 14, to be the leaders of tomorrow through Christ. He speaks at conferences,... learn more
Sam Metcalf is president of Church Resource Ministries (CRM), a mission organization committed to serving and extending the Church worldwide. Deeply committed to the vision God has entrusted to CRM, Sam has served as president since 1985. His passion to develop leaders so that movements of new expressions of the Church are started infuses his stewardship of CRM around the world. He holds... learn more
Tracie Miles is a member of the national speaker team with Proverbs 31 Ministries and enjoys speaking to women’s groups and at keynote events and weekend retreats across the country. Her passion is to lead women closer to the heart of God, help them embrace their value and purpose in Him, and inspire them to live intentionally for Christ. Tracie is the author... learn more
Cheryl Miller owns Quantum Circles Consulting and Training. She provides training economic development for the marginalized, facilitated dialogue, and restorative justice. She is also a volunteer mediator for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Offender Mediation Dialogue (VOMD) program, with thousands of hours of mediation experience with victims of violent crimes and their offenders. Cheryl ran a housing program for eighteen years... learn more