Australian-born Rebecca St. James has throughout the ’90s until the present had a defining presence in contemporary Christian music. With sales of her music soaring around the globe, her signature blend of modern pop/rock sensibilities and lyrics of unwavering devotion have blazed straight to the heart of an entire generation. A multiple Dove winner, her groundbreaking album Pray was certified gold by RIAA in 2005, joining earlier honors for God, which was also awarded America’s highest musical award—the Grammy. With a career track that has to date included seventeen top-10 singles, nine of them reaching #1 on the charts, she has in the last few years also been recognized as a bestselling CBA author with major books such as Wait For Me and SHE to her credit. Often called the “voice of her generation” in modern media, her impact has been diversely felt from television appearances ranging from Hannity & Colmes to the 700 Club. Rebecca St. James remains a passionate global spokeswoman for Compassion International children’s ministry. Find out more about Rebecca at www.rsjames.com.
Mary E. DeMuth is a freelance writer and novelist who lives in Southern France with her husband and three children. In addition to speaking, leading Bible studies, and enjoying worship, Mary assists her husband in a new church plant, reaching out to the emerging culture in France. You can find out more about Mary at www.relevantprose.com.
Elizabeth Jusino is a freelance writer, editor, and fan of the English language, with a special passion for writing for and about women. She is the former editor of MOMSense Magazine and managing editor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International. She and her husband, Eric, live in Denver, Colorado.
Tracey D. Lawrence is a freelance writer and founder of Scribe Ink, Inc., serving ministries and organizations with writing and curriculum needs. She has written for ministries such as Chuck Colson’s BreakPoint, the Wilberforce Forum, Promise Keepers, and Focus on the Family. Her latest release is Playing God: Facing Everyday Dilemmas of Biotechnology, featuring Chuck Colson. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Noel. Tracey can be reached at traceydlaw@aol.com.
Leigh McLeroy is the author of Moments for Singles (NavPress, 2004) and a contributor to seven books including Romancing the Home, Everywhere I Go, and Been There, Done That, Now What? An accomplished writer, speaker, and Bible teacher, Leigh makes her home in Houston, Texas.
Donna Wallace has spent thirteen years studying and teaching on university campuses. She is a licensed minister of education with a master’s degree in theological studies, and she loves speaking, writing, and guiding retreats about intimacy and identity development. Donna has written a dozen books and has several more on the way. She and her family live in Bozeman, Montana.