AUTHORS
Through many hardships and tribulations, Senior Master Sergeant Israel “DT” Del Toro’s life has been defined by absolute devotion to family. From an early age, he was thrust into the role of provider for his four siblings. He was 12 when his father died of a heart attack, and a short time later, his mother was killed by a drunk driver. As the... learn more
Mike Acker is a keynote speaker, author of seven books, executive, and communication coach with over twenty years of speaking, leadership development, and organizational management experience. Beyond corporate training, Mike engages in his community as a Seattle TEDx speaker coach and works with international agencies to provide relief amidst poverty. Mike also enjoys rock-climbing, wake surfing, skiing, church, building Legos with his son,... learn more
Steve’s calling is to spark church planting movements, everywhere. Steve Addison has been a life-long student of movements that renew and expand the Christian faith. Steve distills the characteristics of dynamic movements and makes them available to leaders committed to the multiplication of disciple-making churches. Steve began his research into Christian movements in the late 1980s while serving as a church planter in... learn more
Mark is the founder of the Love God Fear Nothing ministry which helps Christians overcome fear, love God, and commit to lifelong spiritual growth. Launched in 2016, the ministry’s online platform has grown from 1268 to 1.4 Million followers. His book–7 Steps to Activate Your Faith: How Christians Can Love God More, Fear Less, and Grow Spiritually–will be published in 2022. From 2008... learn more
Anita Agers-Brooks has a heart to help the hurting. She shares a passion for encouraging women and men to seek biblical guidance to the often overwhelming and emotional issues in their lives. She writes, speaks, and coaches for the purpose of speaking life into others. Anita is also a multi-published, award-winning author. Her most recent titles include Readers’ Favorite International and Florida Authors... learn more
Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, psychiatrist, teacher and nine-time New York Times bestselling author. He is a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and the founder of Amen Clinics, Inc., which have six clinics across the country. Dr. Amen is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is the lead researcher on the world’s largest brain imaging and brain rehabilitation study... learn more
Amanda Anderson is an author and speaker living in Southern California with her husband of twenty years and her two daughters. Her ministry, Heart in Training, reaches women’s ministries, conferences, mothers groups and Twelve Step Recovery ministries throughout the country. She has spoken at the MOPS International Leadership Convention, the West Coast Life Recovery Convention, is a regular guest on New Life Live... learn more
Dr. Ron Archer is a bestselling author, a Business Executive, NFL Consultant, Military Leadership Consultant, Corporate Leadership Trainer, Presidential Advisor, TV Pundit, and Envoy to Latin America, Africa, Europe and Korea. He is also the leader of a Global Human Rights Movement throughout Africa and Latin America. Awarded the Martin Luther King Leadership Award for his work developing the hears, hearts, hands and... learn more
Claudia Arp and David Arp, MSW, are a husband-and-wife team who share a passion for helping couples build great marriages through fun, relationship-building dates. The Arps introduced the dating concept when dating wasn’t cool. Their first book Ten Dates for Mates, a Gold-Medallion finalist, launched their pathway to helping couples grow together while going out together. Their 10 Great Dates brand of resources including books, DVD-based programs, apps, and... learn more
Stephen Arterburn is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries –– the nation’s largest faith-based broadcast, counseling and treatment ministry –– and is the host of the nationally syndicated “New Life Live!” daily radio program heard on over 180 radio stations nationwide. Steve is also the founder of the Women of Faith conferences attended by over 3,000,000 women. Steve is a nationally... learn more