Carol Kent
Carol is a bestselling author and international speaker. With vulnerable openness, irrepressible hope, restored joy, and a sense of humor, she directs you to choices based on God’s truth. Carol says, “When God writes your story, you will be in Read More
Laura Dingman
Laura spends most of her time creating and leading worship experiences that help connect people with the story of God. She has served in vocational ministry as the Creative Arts Director at The Creek, a large church in Indianapolis, for Read More
Tracy DeGraaf
Tracy is an author, speaker, comedienne and mother of five sons. Trained at The Second City in Chicago, she cut her comedy teeth at open-mic nights in the Windy City making her fearless on stage. She’s engaged and entertained audiences Read More
Elisa Morgan
Living really … really living. This tagline describes Elisa’s zeal for everyday authenticity that expresses an ever-growing faith and vibrant embrace of all life brings. Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture Read More
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Sandi Banks
Sandi is a published author with Broadman and Holman/Lifeway & contributing author with Guideposts, Reader’s Digest, Tyndale House, Simon & Schuster, Bethany House, David C. Cook, Zondervan, and others. As an international traveler and inspirational Read More
Barb Barnes
Barb is a senior editor for the Baker Publishing Group. Barb has been an editor for a dozen years at Baker Publishing Group with their Revell and Baker Books divisions. Before BPG, she had the joy Read More
Kim de Blecourt
Kim is an international speaker, an award-winning author, and an advocate for global orphan care. Kim is the author of “Until We All Come Home: A Harrowing Journey, a Mother’s Courage, a Race to Freedom.” Read More
Shari Braendel
Shari is considered America’s #1 Christian Image and Style Expert and the founder of Fashion Meets Faith. She inspires thousands of women each year to new levels of confidence at conferences around the globe. With Read More
Kelsey Bowen
Kelsey Bowen is an Acquisitions Editor at Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, where she’s worked for over five years. She has a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and, when she’s not editing, you Read More
Crystal Bowman
Crystal Bowman is a best-selling, award-winning author of over 100 books for children. She writes lyrics for children’s piano music and stories for Clubhouse Jr. magazine. She has written for popular series such as Little Read More
Kathy Bruins
Kathy is the founder of The Well ministries which helps Christian artists take the next step in their journey through consultation, teaching, coaching and praying. Prayer is important to Kathy. She has led many organizations Read More
Cindy Bultema
Cindy loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! With nearly 20 years of ministry experience, Cindy is the Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Clubs, a global ministry helping young women Read More
Susan Call
Susan is an author and speaker whose passion is encouraging contagious hope and inspiring faith-filled strength to overcome life’s challenges. She loves tapping into her 15+ years of project management experience to help equip other Read More
Cheri Cowell
Owner and Publisher of EABooks Publishing Cheri Cowell, brings a unique blend of publisher and author experience to her company which benefits new, aspiring, and accomplished authors. As an author herself, with four traditionally published Read More
Lorilee Craker
Lorilee Craker is the author of fifteen books, including “Homespun: Amish and Mennonite Women in Their Own Words” (Herald Press); “You Are Beautiful” with Ashley Reitz (FaithWords); and “Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter and Read More
Blythe Daniel
Blythe is a literary agent and marketer who focuses on the placement of books with publishers, online marketing, and publicity for authors, through the Blythe Daniel Agency. She helps writers build the right book proposal, Read More
Athena Dean Holtz
Athena is a publisher, speaker, author, blogger, former radio host, and pastor’s wife. For the last 30 years she pioneered the independent publishing movement in the Christian market. In 2014 Athena co-founded Redemption Press to Read More
Anne Denmark
Anne is a Professional Certified Coach, with the International Coach Federation. She serves with the faculty of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Through her business, Life Discovery Coaching, Anne partners with clients cultivating transformational change Read More
Dr. Donald M Denmark
Dr. Don Denmark transitioned to his “Encore Years” after serving the medical profession for 40 years. With years of experience in private practice both in Canada and the U.S., he has been honored as one Read More
Jennie Afman Dimkoff
Jennie is an international motivational speaker, trainer and storyteller, speaking for women’s retreats, conferences, on college campuses and for military wives and military personnel. She has spoken for arena events, including Heritage Keepers and Time Read More
Robyn Dykstra
Robyn Dykstra is a captivating national speaker, best selling author and online Spiritual Mentor. For decades, Robyn has helped thousands of women trust and follow Jesus. She speaks to thousands of women annually at nearly Read More
Judy Dunagan
Judy served as a women’s ministry leader before joining Moody Publishers as an acquiring editor for the women’s line of books and discipleship resources. A wonder seeker who chases knowledge of God and His Word, Read More
Bonnie Emmorey
Bonnie has been blessed with a rich family heritage. From growing up as a preacher’s kid amidst four sisters and one brother, to living with three men (her husband, Ron, and sons), her life has Read More
Carol Ensminger
Carol is a busy Bible teacher, mentor, and writer whose passion is encouraging women to live healthier lives from the inside out. As an entrepreneur, Carol works as a freelance graphic design and marketing specialist Read More
Shannon Ethridge
Shannon is a million-copy best-selling author, international speaker, certified life coach, and advocate for healthy sexuality with a master’s degree in counseling & human relations from Liberty University. Shannon is the author of 22 books Read More
Betsy Fata
Betsy Fata is the Assistant Editor for Zondervan Books, a HarperCollins Christian company. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from Grand Valley State University. She began her publishing career as an Read More
Donna Fagerstrom
Donna is the author of the new book, “Every Mourning.” This unique devotional guide for people experiencing loss in their lives, find permission to grieve, hope for the future and healing for today. The book Read More
Jen Ferguson
Jen is a wife, author, and speaker who is passionate about helping couples thrive in their marriages. She and her husband, Craig, have shared their own hard story in their book, Pure Eyes, Clean Heart: A Couple’s Read More
Andrew Hamlet
Andrew is a gifted storyteller and teacher who uses his skills to further the truth of the gospel through his stories. Andrew Hamlet resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife and four children. Andrew Read More
Suzanne Kuhn
Suzanne Kuhn of SuzyQ has 30 years of book retailing and event sales experience, which includes working with New York Times bestselling authors. SuzyQ is a full-service author promotion firm providing unique author promotions and Read More
Shawn Kuhn
In December of 2011 Shawn Kuhn joined the SuzyQ team. Shawn was the vice president of a bargain book chain for more than 25 years. His years of buying and selling millions of books and Read More
Dave Lambert
Editorial Director, Author. Dave is the author of ten published books. He has received numerous awards for magazine articles and short stories published in such places as Virtue, Moody, Story, Christian Parenting Today, Sweet Sixteen, Decision, Montana Magazine, Read More
Cindy Lambert
Publishing Strategist, Collaborative Writer, and Editor. Cindy Lambert publishing strategist for Somersault Group and collaborative writer, began her career as owner of an award-winning independent Christian bookstore, then expanded into leadership roles in distribution, editorial, consumer research, Read More
Scott Lindsey
Ministry Relations Director for Logos Bible Software. Scott Lindsey’s passion is to equip Christian communicators with the best tools available for the life-long pursuit of God through His word. The world has gone digital and Read More
Bruce W. Martin
Speaker, Author, Bible Teacher, and Advocate Bruce is the Founder and President of “Invest Your Life Ministries.” IYLM is a gospel-centered speaking, writing, coaching and conference ministry that helps people figure out their life mission Read More
Kris Meade
Kris is the President and CEO of the Meade Agency, one of the nation’s premier marketing and production companies specializing in Christian brands, businesses, writers, and speakers. As a leader in the communications industry for Read More
Whitney Meade
Whitney is the co-founder of the Meade Agency, a certified Christian image consultant, and an expert in ministry marketing for Christian authors, speakers, and brands. Specialized in pairing ministry strengths with marketing resources, Whitney excels Read More
Meaghan Minkus
Meaghan was a Creative Writing major in college and is thrilled that she actually found a job in her field. She has worked at Discovery House for six years, currently serving as their editorial assistant. Prior to Read More
Elizabeth Murphy
Elizabeth is a popular Christian speaker, author, blogger & story coach. She is winsomely transparent, accidentally funny, and ridiculously creative. She serves on several non-profit boards, teaches Bible study, is a sought-after speaker, and a Read More
Karen Neumair
Karen is a Senior Literary Agent with Credo Communications, where she assists authors with their book proposals and connects them with potential publishers. For the past eight years, she has worked alongside nonfiction authors who Read More
Lee Nienhuis
Lee is a passionate and dynamic author and Bible teacher. Lee serves on the National Speaking Team for Moms in Prayer International and loves serving women at conferences and retreats internationally. She longs for revival Read More
Shannon Popkin
Shannon loves to blend her gifts for humor and storytelling with her passion for the Truth of God’s Word. Shannon speaks for Christian ladies’ events and retreats. Her first book, Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Read More
George Porter
George is a brother, husband, father, and grandfather who loves God. As a science teacher for more than 23 years, George brings the scientific world to life in his presentations, Bible teaching, and writing as Read More
Karen Porter
Karen is an international retreat and seminar speaker and a successful businesswoman. She is the author of seven books including Speak Like Jesus and her soon-to-be-released My Giants, God’s Victory. Karen is a frequent guest Read More
Katie Reid
Katie is an author and speaker who encourages others to find grace in the unraveling of life. Her first book, Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done comes out July 10, 2018 Read More
Janyre Tromp
Janyre has worked in the CBA industry for about 20 years, spending time in both marketing and editorial. Currently she is a developmental and acquisitions editor for Kregel Publications by day and a writer at Read More
Erica Wiggenhorn
Erica is an award-winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries, bringing you the truths of Scripture to transform your life. Erica is the author of two Bible studies released by Moody Publishers: An Read More
Kathe Wunnenberg
Kathe Wunnenberg is a hopelifter. She believes God can transform anything you offer Him into hope to help others. Known for her visionary leadership, creativity, and compassion in action lifestyle, Kathe connects with people and Read More
Brenda Yoder
Brenda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, author, and life coach. Her new book, Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind released in 2018. She’s authored Balance, Busyness & Not Doing It All, Read More
Cyle Young
Cyle is a force-sensitive dragon rider trapped in the modern world. When he and his three muggle padawans aren’t racing chocobos, they search for a magical wardrobe or time stone. Cyle credits his 20+ writing Read More