As an avid encourager and lover of the underdog, Cynthia writes Heartfelt, Homespun Fiction from the beautiful Midwest. She is the author of Her Hope Discovered and the award-winning Welcome to Ruby series.   “Cindy” has a degree in psychology and a background in social work. She is a member of ACFW and RWA. She is a 2020 Selah Award Winner, a 2020... learn more

Jay Hewitt is an Ironman battling brain cancer. He has become well versed in resilience through his own experience and achievements. He has learned how to overcome the odds and believes anything is possible. As a national speaker he enjoys helping others find opportunity in obstacles and strength in weakness.  It is always his chief aim to bring glory to God and help people... learn more

Shawn Horn, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, host of the Inspired Living Podcast, blogger, self-help author, and a recognized expert in ADHD and shame psychology with over three decades of experience in the mental health field. In addition to her private practice, she has served as adjunct faculty at Gonzaga University, Moody Bible Seminary and as a psychotherapy supervisor for... learn more

Dale Hummel is the senior pastor of Wooddale Church near Minneapolis Minnesota. He is a turnaround leader who has helped local churches recover a sense of mission, vision, and strategies for growth. He has earned degrees in Bible and Theology from Crown College and Ashland Theological Seminary. In addition to speaking every weekend to 4,000 people, Dale travels extensively overseas training national leaders... learn more

Lanny Hunter is a native of Dodge City, Kansas, born in the midst of the Dirty Thirties during the Great Depression. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Abilene Christian College (1958), his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas (1963), and completed an internship at Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas (1964). Drafted in 1964, he volunteered for the United... learn more

Ron Hutchcraft is an impassioned contemporary evangelist, speaker, author, and radio host. As President of Ron Hutchcraft Ministries, Ron and his team specialize in developing authentic, relevant, and creative tools to, as Ron says, “Bring the lost to the Cross.” Ron is committed to communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost in their language and to motivating and equipping believers to... learn more

Roger is the #1 Bestselling author and illustrator of seven books including, The Painting Table, My Favorite Color is Blue. Sometimes., Faces: A Love Story, and El Major Día, the Spanish translation of The Very Best Day: The Way of Love for Children. Following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Roger had the privilege of painting with children who... learn more

Christopher L. Izant holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston College, where he received the Frank J. Bailey Sr. award for academic excellence in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an infantry officer from 2010-2014, which included the deployment to Afghanistan described in Final Engagement. After receiving a medical separation and honorable discharge, Chris completed a joint degree... learn more

Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families and co-authors of How to Grow a Connected Family and Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart have over fifty years combined professional experience working with children, teens, and families.... learn more

Marjorie Jackson is the eighteen-year-old author of two books—The Greatest Book You’ve Never Read—written to get readers excited about reading the Bible and Devoted— a 31 day devotional that challenges teen girls to stand apart from culture’s mold and dare to be world-changing women of God in their everyday walk, full of genuine joy, truth, conviction, and purity. She is the oldest of... learn more