Mike Ashcraft is the senior pastor at Port City Community Church in Wilmington, NC (www.portcitychurch.org). His passion is reaching people and helping them walk with God. Blogging at www.myoneword.org, Mike leads thousands who have abandoned their New Year’s resolutions in favor of choosing just one word to be their focus. Choose a word and join the revolution! Mike met his now wife Julie... learn more

It has taken a lifetime to become who you are. Now, let’s share that with the world. I specialize in working with high-performing clientele to help them share the lessons of a life well lived. From an online op-ed to a book destined for the shelves of Barnes & Noble, I’ve got you covered. Perhaps it’s your business or leadership acumen that sets... learn more

Mark Atteberry is the preaching minister at Poinciana Christian Church in Kissimmee, Florida. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Marilyn. They have one daughter, Michelle, and two granddaughters. In 2003, God gave Mark the writing career he’d always dreamed of, which added a whole new dimension to his life and ministry. Balancing two professions (pastor and author) isn’t always easy, but... learn more

Internationally known speaker and writer Carole Engle Avriett spent 14 years as the Homes Editor for Southern Living Magazine, producing hundreds of articles on architectural and interior design, co-authoring several books, notably At Home with Southern Living. She also served as Editor in Chief of an award winning life-style magazine for central Florida and spearheaded a magazine for Disney’s internationally acclaimed town, Celebration.... learn more

Anne Barbour’s writing career began in the form of her blog she describes as “musings and mutterings” about walking with God. In recent years she has published The Savior Has Come, an Advent devotional, as well as Jesus | Love to the End, a Devotional to Prepare Your Heart for Easter. Her third title, The Fourth Chair | Discovering Your Invitation to Come... learn more

As seen regularly on Fox & Friends, Kathy Barnette is a conservative, Black, mother, and wife. She is a veteran, a former adjunct Professor of Corporate Finance, a conference speaker, and a Conservative political commentator. She served her country proudly for ten years in the Armed Forces Reserves, where she was accepted into Officer Candidacy School. Her corporate career includes working with two... learn more

Paul is a co-founding and senior pastor of Preston Trail Community Church in Frisco, Texas. Paul has been sharing the good news of God’s grace since his early twenties as a pastor in Texas and Alabama. A native of Dallas, Texas, Paul earned his BA from Baylor University and his Master of Divinity and PhD from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Paul also served as... learn more

Amanda Martinez Beck is an activist and writer specializing in fat liberation. With J. Nicole Morgan, she is the cohost of the Fat & Faithful Podcast, and she is the fat woman with the Sharpies on Instagram known as @your_body_is_good. Amanda and her professor husband Zachary have four young children and they live in East Texas. When she is not writing or chasing... learn more

Stephen Blandino is the lead pastor of 7 City Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He’s also a blogger, leadership coach, and host of the Leader Fluent Podcast. Stephen has authored several books, the most recent being Stop Chasing Easy: Pursuing a Life that Counts Today…and For Eternity. Stephen has a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, and he’s a regular contributor to... learn more

Martha Bolton is a prolific author of 89 books, including co-writing several New York Times bestsellers. She is also a former staff writer for Bob Hope, and an accomplished playwright with seven musicals currently playing in three states (two of which were based on Bolton novels, The Home Game and Josiah for President). Her writing has been honored with nominations for a primetime Emmy Award, Dove... learn more