James C. Magruder writes reflective essays and contemporary Christian fiction that encourages readers to pause and reflect on the most meaningful moments in life. He is author of The Glimpse, an inspirational novel currently available at WestBow Press, Amazon, and most online booksellers.

He has had articles published in Writer’s Digest, nine Chicken Soup for the Soul books, HomeLife, and several other national publications.

He is an award-winning advertising copywriter and executive speechwriter and has enjoyed a rewarding career as a Senior Marketing Communications Manager with a Fortune 200 company.

When Jim isn’t breaking into a new publication, he’s breaking boards as a martial artist. He has earned a third-degree Black Belt in Okinawan Karate (Wax On, Wax Off).

Visit his website at jamescmagruder.com to read his blog and sign up for his popular newsletter, PAUSE MORE. RUSH LESS., about maximizing your life—by slowing the pace you live it.

Billie Jauss is the author of Making Room: Doing Less So God Can Do More and Distraction Detox. Billie is a national speaker and the host of The Family Room podcast. Billie and Dave, a Major League Baseball coach, spend the summers chasing baseball and the off-season in southwest Florida.

Deanne rallies people to adventures to help relationships and communities thrive. After obtaining her master’s degree and working as a speech-language pathologist, she shifted to full-time work with the college campus ministry of Cru in 2014. She enjoys exploring hard questions about the Bible from college women in the U.S. and overseas. God’s gift of adventure and noble quests motivates Deanne for each new day, including hobbies like equestrian vaulting and aerial silk acrobatics. She is married to Robert, the cowboy of her dreams, and finds adventures in the mountains near their Montana home.

Cindy Schmidler’s passion is to motivate others to overcome hardships triumphantly with God at the helm. Cindy understands heartache as a 4 time cancer survivor and overcomer you can read in her book “tragedy turned upside down” her harrowing experiences.

She’s an author, motivational speaker, counselor, teacher, life coach and all around inspirer. Cindy posts, “daily treasures“ short, how to triumph videos, to social media sites. her goal: encourage you!When not leading Bible studies, speaking, or mentoring women, Cindy loves to spend time with her super smart, dapple, wiener dog Willie and hang out with her beloved husband, John, son, Adam and daughter-in-law Rose.

Sally Cressman is an award-winning writer who has written children’s Sunday school curricula, devotionals, and articles and has served in children’s ministry for over thirty years. Her publishing credits include LifeWay Kids Ministry, Focus on the Family, Moms in Prayer, and the Nashville Christian Family magazine. Sally and her husband of thirty-four years enjoy a relaxing rhythm in their home south of Nashville.

Larry Dugger is lead pastor at Family Church in Lebanon, Missouri, where he speaks to thousands each week through teaching, writing, social media, and television. He is the best-selling and award-winning author of 40 Days to Defeat Your Past, He Calls Me Friend, Raised Hunting, The Ultimate Hunter’s Handbook, and Unshakable. Larry and his wife Karen, have two sons, and make their home in the Ozark mountains of Missouri.

Author, speaker, and editor–Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D., is a freelance writer/content editor. She works for Iron Stream Media as a book coach, editor, and sensitivity reader for Sensitivity Between the Lines. She’s a review board member and contributor to Inkspirations (an online magazine for Christian writers), and her writing has been published in Guideposts. Her work in art/writing is distinguished by awards, including the New York Mayor’s Contribution to the Arts, Outstanding Resident Artist of Arizona, and the Foundations Awards at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (2016, 2019, 2021, 2022). She was a finalist in the Genesis Contest ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers/Romantic Suspense 2022). She was a finalist for the Claymore Award 2022 (Thriller Division) for the best-unpublished manuscript. She is a member of Word Weavers International and serves as an online chapter president and mentor. She belongs to FWA (Florida Writers Association), ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), CWoC (Crime Writers of Color), AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association), and AASA (American Association of School Administrators). She serves on the board of 540 Writers Community and Submersion 14 and is an art instructor and virtual exhibition specialist for the nonprofit organization Light for the Future. Katherine is the host of the podcast Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. She has authored a Christian Bible study for women and is currently working on the sequel and prequel to her first general market thriller novel, “A Fifth of the Story.” She lives in Florida with three of her four daughters, her grandson, her husband, and two fur babies.

Melissa J. MacDonald worked for 10 years as the Children’s Disciplemaking Specialist for The Christian and Missionary Alliance. While there she created and founded cmalliancekids and was the creator and dean for the Children’s Disciplemaking Leadership Certificate. Mel currently serves as the interim executive director for INCM (International Network of Children’s Ministry). She’s known for her unique style of speaking. Blending humor, truth, and real-life examples she keeps her audience engaged and inspired. She resides with her husband and somewhat naughty puppy in Iowa where she is actively involved in her own small church. She and her husband are foster parents and reside in Iowa. Find out more at www.melissajmacdonald.com

CECIL STOKES is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer and director of over 500 television shows, films and commercials. After adopting his amazing son, Boone, from foster care, Cecil became a single dad and now travels the country with Boone sharing their story of adoption. Whether he’s writing books, creating tv shows, or on the road with his son, Cecil is deeply passionate about storytelling and is always ready for God’s next adventure. www.BooneandMe.org

Beth Guckenberger and her husband, Todd, live with their family in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they serve as co-executive directors of Back2Back Ministries. After graduating from Indiana University with degrees in education, the Guckenbergers moved to Monterrey, Mexico. Since founding the international arm of Back2Back in 1997, they have hosted thousands of guests on the ministry campus. Between biological, foster, and adopted children, they have raised ten children.

Beth is the author of nine books, including a devotional titled Reckless Faith: A 40-day journey to saying yes. She is also the author of Start With Amen, Reckless Faith, Relentless Hope, Tales of the Not Forgotten, and several others. Beth is the recipient of the 2013 International Network of Children’s Ministry Legacy Award and the Cincinnati Christian University Salute to Leaders Award for the impact made on children internationally. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings, and church services. Her style is based in storytelling and she draws from her vast field experience as a missionary and parent of ten children for illustrations of biblical concepts.

Shari Rigby made her start modeling and doing commercials. After moving to Los Angeles, she began a career in acting at an age when most actresses were retiring. Her most recent feature films include Not Today, which received seven awards, and October Baby, named one of the Top 15 Impressive Box Office Performances of 2012 by CNN. She has leading roles in the upcoming TV show The Summers Sisters and feature film Boonville Redemption. Shari now speaks to thousands of people at churches and conferences, and is a regular guest on radio and television programs appearing on CBN, TBN, American Family Radio, Focus on the Family, K-Love Radio, and many more. She is founder of The Women in My World, a group for women focusing on identity, purpose, ministry, and living in Hollywood. Shari is also a devoted mother to two boys, Donnie and Levi, and has been married to her husband, Matt, for seventeen years.

Mrs. Christy Stutzman is an entrepreneur, former teacher and wife of former US Congressman Marlin Stutzman. She has written for multiple news organizations including The Washington Times, and The Daily Signal. As state legislator, she authored several amendments and bills including the protection of veterans’ monuments, memorials, and women’s sports programs. Honored to work as Congressional Liaison and Communications Director for Live Action on Capitol Hill, Stuzman led several efforts to unify members of Congress on pro-life initiatives. Stutzman served on the State Board for Indiana Right to Life for 3 years and is currently serving as a board member of Re-Protection, a 501 C-3 advocacy enforcement group focused on helping states enforce existing laws that protect life. She resides in Middlebury, IN with her husband Marlin and her two sons, Payton and Preston.

Jill Roman Lord is a wife, mother of three amazing kids, runner, author, writer, nurse anesthetist and Jesus lover. Jill is the author of several award-winning books. It is her desire in her writing to draw children closer to Jesus and to provide books that parents (or grandparents or caregivers) can enjoy reading with the kids snuggled on their laps. Find out more about her at jillromanlord.com

Beth Marshal is an award-winning author, with her next nonfiction book to be released in the fall of 2023.

Dr. Rhett Wilson, Sr. is an award-winning freelance writer and editor with his debut nonfiction book to be released in the fall of 2023.

Crystal Bowman is an award-winning author, with her debut children’s book to be released in the fall of 2023.

Tessa Emily Hall is an award-winning author, with her latest YA book to be released in the fall of 2023.

Mabel Ninan is an award-winning author, with her debut nonfiction book to be released in the summer of 2023.

Hannarich Asiedu is an award-winning author with her debut nonfiction book to be released in the summer of 2023.

Anna Cook is an award-winning author with her debut children’s book to be released in the summer of 2023.