Authors

Alexandra Clair was born in Boston, Massachusetts and lives with her husband in Tennessee.  She has worked in Christian ministry at a Church, a Homeless Shelter, and a Counseling Center in various capacities as director of development, operations, women, senior, and volunteer ministries.  Alexandra is a gifted teacher and is available to speak on behalf of Christian causes and ministry.  She can be scheduled/contacted through the speaker’s bureau at: www.fatherspress.com or through Face Book.

Author of MODERN CHRISTIANITY CORRUPTED

Bob Klingenberg is married to Ruth who is his dear wife of 48 years. Bob and Ruth have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Bob is a retired pastor/evangelist in the Assemblies of God Fellowship, and has been in the ordained ministry since 1966. He is a graduate of Calvin College and Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His pastorates have been in Michigan and New Jersey, and his evangelistic crusade ministry has been conducted in Great Britain, Germany, Netherlands, Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao and across America. He has conducted guest lectureships in Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium. He is the author of Is God With America? and Modern Christianity Corrupted.

You are welcome to resource Bob’s website, Whole Truth Help, which is accessible at www.wholetuthhelp.com

Author of SIX YEARS' WORTH

A lifelong Texan, Daniel Lance Wright is a freelance writer and novelist born in Lubbock, now residing near Waco.  Having spent the first nineteen years of his life on a cotton farm on the South Plains and the next thirty-two in the television industry, he has seen the world from two distinctly different angles.  This unique perspective adds depth when bringing together characters from divergent backgrounds. 

Daniel’s fiction earned praise from the Panhandle Writers League in 2004, The Abilene Writers Guild in 2004, The Oklahoma Writers Federation in 2005 and 2006.

Co Author of PRAYER, FAITH AND A BIT OF CHOCOLATE

Diane Carroll Vogel was born in Michigan, but has resided in Virginia with her husband, Tom, for most of her life. A retired high school English teacher and freelance writer, she has won awards from the Virginia Press Women and National Federation of Press Women. Her articles have appeared in such publications as Pauses, the Virginia Association of Teachers of English Language Arts' Virginia English Bulletin, and The Free Lance-Star's Saturday magazine, Town & County. In addition to writing pursuits, Diane enjoys traveling with Tom, being involved in church, professional and social activities, and – most especially – spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Author of FAITH vs. SCIENCE: The Unnecessary Dichotomy

Dr. Jerome Goddard is the State Medical Entomologist for the Mississippi Department of Health.  He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Goddard has published over 150 scientific papers, six books, and four book chapters.  In addition to his scientific career, Dr. Goddard is a Certified Lay Minister in the United Methodist Church.  He has been married for 28 years to his wife Rosella; they have two grown sons, Jeremy and Joseph.

Author of MIRROR OF HEAVEN

After acquiring an M.Ed. degree in Administration of Learning Resources and a Certificate of  Completion from Capernwray Bible School in England, Elizabeth Far has continued to learn and study, both as a student under many nationally known Bible teachers and as a teacher herself.  Her goal is to be a lifelong learner, ever seeking to know the Lord Jesus Christ better.  She and her husband and their children live in the Pacific Northwest.

Author of SOUL OF AN AMERICAN WARRIOR: A Writer's Journey Comes Full Circle

Ms. Kilbride is a seasoned professional who has achieved multiple levels of success in Washington, DC. As a former consultant and lobbyist for the military and defense industry, she was instrumental in helping to determine and fulfill revenue requirements related to military and defense initiatives. Having grown up in a very strong New York military family, her passion and love for those who serve in uniform, lead her on a path to work closely with the United States Marine Corps, United States Army, United States Navy, and various veterans' organizations throughout her career. Her expertise and extensive knowledge of the military gave her the advantage in leveraging government and private sector resources for programs to benefit those who serve in uniform, both on the streets at home and around the world. 

Throughout  her career, Ms. Kilbride has been instrumental in helping various military and veteran's organizations bring about changes with respect to national defense, national security and veterans benefit issues. Because of her involvement in over 300 political campaigns, she gained the respect of both political parties in Washington, DC. Knowing the social, economic and political ramifications affecting our military forces, she was invited to speak before both Congressional and Veterans Affairs Committees in support of national defense and veterans benefits. Her background and passion gained her an invitation from the United States Marine Corps to join them as the first embedded media to deploy as a member of a unit as they entered Iraq. Ms. Kilbride currently resides in Northern Virginia.

When not saving the universe from ultimate impending doom or feeding starving kittens, J.P. Behrens has found time to write several novels, some short stories and a few trans-dimensional messages.  When last seen J.P. Behrens was fighting off genetically altered super monsters with a spoon, two blue crayons and a wad of gum.

Author of JOB EXPERIENCES GOD

Keith Kaynor earned a Master of Divinity degree from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. As a servant of Jesus Christ, he is the author of four books, MemberCare pastor for both ACTION International Ministries (Seattle, Washington) and Cornerstone Baptist Church (Roseville, Michigan), husband of Marilyn, father of David and Daniel, and grandfather of eight.

Author of AMERICA UNRAVELING: A Politically Incorrect Analysis of Public Faith And Culture

Dr. L. Scott Smith is a licensed attorney in the State of Texas as well as an ordained Protestant clergyman.  His scholarship in American religion and politics has been widely published.  He earned his Ph.D. degree in philosophy of religion from Columbia University in New York. Dr. Smith speaks in an unflinching spirit to the mind and heart of the American people as he makes the case for the nation’s public faith and sets forth the reasons for and consequences of its gradual demise.

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SCOTT'S BLOG:

http://www.lscottsmith.com/

Author of PRESSING MATTERS

Larry M. Tobin was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo., decided writing was in his future when, as a high school freshman, his English teacher questioned the originality of a short story assignment. Ultimately convinced that Larry did, indeed, write the story himself, she gave him an “A” and told him to do a lot with his talent.

Author of SPENDING GOD'S MONEY: Extravagance and Misuse In The Name Of Ministry Revised Fourth Printing

Mary Kinney Branson is the former editing director for the Home Mission Board and former marketing director for the North American Mission Board (agencies of the Southern Baptist Convention, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination). During the 16 years she served in these two positions, she observed many dedicated workers who operated with financial integrity. But she also observed leaders who misused millions of dollars in contributors’ money. The extravagance and misuse she witnessed were the basis for her 17th book, SPENDING GOD’S MONEY, published January 2007 by Father’s Press.

Author of VEILED HONOR

Mary Laurel Ross is a native of Arizona and a graduate of Arizona State University. Married to a career military officer, her life's adventure includes travel to six continents and exposure to vastly divergent cultures. A highly-respected educator for twenty-seven years, she taught in five states and in the Saudi Arabian International School-Riyadh. Its multi-national staff and three thousand student enrollment represented at least fifty nations and facilitated her many warm friendships and shared confidences with women whose customs and religions were diametrically opposed to her own Judeo/Christian background.

Now retired along with her husband of forty years and having put memories to pen, the author shares her wealth of experience in speaking engagements to cultural diversity classes, women's groups, and social events. Her interests include adult literacy, gardening, and her three grandchildren for whom she writes children's stories.

Author of DETOUR: Outliving Termination

Mike Hawkins has been an ordained minister for over 25 years.  He has served as pastor for three Baptist churches in Missouri and as an adjunct professor for Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, and Midwestern Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.  From those schools, he earned three degrees: a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry.  Currently, he is the interim pastor at the New Home Baptist church in Camdenton, Missouri, and works as a flagman on a road construction crew.  He and his wife Elisa have two daughters, Kristen and Kelsey, and one son Cody, who passed away at the age of 13.  He and his family live in southwest Missouri.

Author of IMPLIED CONTRACT, PREY, DEAD FILES, GHOST HUNT and OUR MISSING

Mike Smitley was born in Kansas City, Missouri and is a retired police chief with over thirty years of service in all capacities of law enforcement. He graduated from Park University with a B.S and  Masters Degree in Criminal Justice and Administration of Public Affairs. He currently resides in Missouri with his wife and two sons. He has a broad base of experience in all fields of public safety and municipal government and utilizes this knowledge in his writing of mystery novels and Christian fiction. 

Mike started Father's Press as a venue for his own writing, but quickly found that there are many outstanding writers who are tired of butting their heads against the locked doors of the writing industry. He not only continues to write his own novels, but he consults on other literary works and publishes relevant, contextual works that are well-written by authors with vision and a sound marketing strategy. To contact Mike, call (816) 600-6288 or go to mike@fatherspress.com.

Author of THE CHRISTIAN AND THE STRUGGLE WITH TRUTH

Charles Scheele graduated from Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Patorology. In 1983 he graduated from Central Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree.

Author of But YOU When You Pray

Pastor Rick was born in Arizona and raised in Southern  California. He is an alumnus of San Diego State University, West Coast  Christian College, Melodyland School of Theology, and California  Graduate School of Theology. Rick has served the Christian community  as pastor, missionary, and conference speaker. He is the founding pastor of Hillside Community Church in Julian, California where he now  serves as senior pastor. He is married to Janet, his wife of 35 years.

Author of DISTURBING QUESTIONS: Has God Stopped Blessing America?

Ron Bourque is a consultant specializing in TQM, Reengi­neering, JIT / Cycle Time Reduction and other performance improvement methods. He has over 25 years experience helping people and organizations improve performance in Manufactur­ing, Service, Financial Services, even Education and Government. 

Ron has studied improvement practices in Japan and around the world. His many international experiences include engagements in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Scotland, Singapore and Taiwan.

Ron is also a regular columnist for the New Hampshire Business Review and the founder of The CEO Council.

Co-Author of PRAYER, FAITH AND A BIT OF CHOCOLATE

Rosemarie Gortler, taught nursing at the St. Vincent's Medical Center School of Nursing on Staten Island, N.Y. Since moving to Virginia, she has been in a private group practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Currently retired, she continues to volunteer individual, marital and family counseling at Catholic Charities. Her free time is spent doing favorite activities--enjoying family and writing. Rosemarie and her husband, Fred, have five children and eighteen grandchildren.

Author of: ALL THAT YOU CAN'T LEAVE BEHIND

In 2005, Ryan Murphy, along with wife Heather and infant son Micah, left his comfortable home and successful career in San Diego to teach the children of missionaries in rural Kenya.  After graduating with a B.A. in Literature from Point Loma Nazarene University, he planned to pay off his school debt in ten years and then leave for the mission field.  Through an incredible turn of events, the debt was paid off in four years, and Heather and he raised all of the financial support needed to volunteer in Kenya.

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RYAN'S BLOG LINK

http://strangersinkenya.blogspot.com/

murphy.kijabe.org

allthatyoucant.blogspot.com/