AUTHORS

When you see her, Leslie may be wearing a silk dress and fishnets or wearing Xtra-Tuff boots and carrying fishing nets, depending on whether she’s at her fishcamp in the Alaska wilderness or on a speaking tour “Outside.” She’s happy in both places talking about the books, places and topics that move her most. Her book list includes Crossing the Waters: Following Jesus... learn more

Laura writes to capture and amplify voices that policymakers, reading audiences and future generations must hear. A skilled interviewer and researcher, Laura currently directs communications efforts at the Humanitarian Disaster Institute (HDI) at Wheaton College. In this role, she produces and edits the Better Samaritan blog and podcast hosted by Christianity Today. She worked previously at the nonprofit cable network C-SPAN, where she handled... learn more

Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP, founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc., is a national speaker, consultant, coach, and former psychotherapist. A member of Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s dementia non-profit HFC’s Care Advisory Board, she is the author Reimagining Customer Service in Healthcare: Boost Loyalty, Profits and Outcomes and Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One.... learn more

Kevin, a popular keynote speaker and author, is Chief Catalyst for Leighton Ford Ministries. Kevin has published six books. His most recent, Attentive Church Leadership… Listening and Leading in a World We’ve Never Known (IVP, 2024), was the #1 new release in Christian Leadership and #2 overall in that Amazon category. Transforming Church (Tyndale, 2007 and David C Cook – paperback, 2008... learn more

Sarah E. Frazer is a wife, mother, and writer who loves to strengthen and encourage the weary mom to connect with God so that she can replace feelings of discouragement, disillusionment, and disappointment with God’s daily peace. Sarah is the author of several Bible study resources.... learn more

Jared Frederick has a lifelong passion for American History. He self-published his first historical book while in high school. Among his books is Images of Modern America: Gettysburg National Military Park. Frederick received his bachelor’s degree in History from the Pennsylvania State University and his master’s in History from West Virginia University. In addition to his academics and volunteerism, he has served as... learn more

Cheri Fuller is an inspirational speaker and award-winning author of over 40 books including The Mom You’re Meant to Be: Loving Your Kids While Leaning on God, The One Year Women’s Friendship Devotional, the bestselling When Mothers Pray, Mother-Daughter Duet, Raising Motivated Kids, and other books. Her books have been translated into many languages and her speaking ministry provides encouragement to people throughout... learn more

Dr. Christian George serves as the curator of the C.H. Spurgeon Library and as assistant professor of historical theology. George previously served on the faculty of OBU in 2011 as the Jewell and Joe L. Huitt Assistant Professor of Religious Education. He received his PhD in theology from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, where he also served for three years as a... learn more

Denise George is author of 30 books and more than 1500 articles in magazines like Redbook, Essence, Guideposts, Decision, Christianity Today, and many others. She has published books with Penguin Random House, Tyndale House, Zondervan, Bethany House, LifeWay, Broadman/Holman, and others. Her last three books have been major narrative nonfiction collaborations on WWI and WWII military history and heroes: Behind Nazi Lines, Orchestra... learn more

Aubrey Golbek, M.S., RD is a wife, mother, and dietitian on a mission to help women ditch shame and find grace for food, body image, and motherhood. She is the author of Grace, Food, and Everything In Between and the owner of Grace Fueled Nutrition, a private nutrition counseling practice focused on intuitive eating, women’s wellness, and faith-based nutrition counseling. Aubrey is the... learn more