Katy Bowser Hutson is a forming member of the children's band Rain for Roots. She is the coauthor with Tish Harrison Warren and Flo Paris Oakes of Little Prayers for Ordinary Days, and a contributing author to It Was Good: Making Music to the Glory of God and Wild Things and Castles in the Sky. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, Kenny, and their two children.

Amy Bragg Carey (EdD, Azusa Pacific) is the president of Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She serves on the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities board and the International Friends Missions board. Amy lives in Kansaswith her husband, Bryan.

Tracie Braylock (MSN, BSN, RN) is a holistic nurse educator, writer, and wellness consultant. As a former operating room nurse, she advocates for mind, body, spirit well-being, holistic wellness experiences, and liberating relaxation. Her work hasbeen featured in the American Holistic Nurses Association New Beginnings magazine, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Hallmark Mahogany. Tracie teaches workshops, leads retreats, and lectures on issues related to nursing, writing, self-care, and healing lifestyles. She lives in Ohio with her family.

Amena Brown is a poet, speaker and event host from Atlanta, Georgia. The author of a chapbook and two spoken word CDs, Brown performs and speaks in intimate venues and at national conferences. She and her husband, Matt (also known as DJ Opdiggy),host a local open mic and travel extensively, performing a presentation of poetry, monologue and deejaying.

Sharon Garlough Brown is a spiritual director, speaker, and cofounder of Abiding Way Ministries, providing spiritual formation retreats and resources. She is the author of the bestselling Sensible Shoes Series of novels, which includes Sensible Shoes, Two Steps Forward, Barefoot, An Extra Mile, and their study guides.

Luann Budd has taught writing at San Jose State University. She is the President of NEWIM, the Network of Evangelical Women in Ministry (www.NEWIM.org) and is a frequent facilitator at The Springs Retreat for women looking to grow deeper in theirlove for the Lord through the contemplative approaches. These contemplative approaches include reflection, prayer, listening, silence, solitude, fasting, and reading the Bible. Learn more about Luann at www.JournalKeeping.org.

Cindy Bunch is vice president for InterVarsity Press editorial where she acquires and develops books on spiritual formation. She is also the author of Be Kind to Yourself as well as a number of LifeGuide® Bible studies. Cindy is a trained spiritual director and lives with her husband in the Chicago area.

Alexis Busetti (MHR, MDiv) is currently pursuing a PhD in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. She hosts the That Makes Total Sense! podcast and is committed to journeying toward the heart of God, exploring his generosity and justice, seeking out how to live it every single day. Alexis lives in Houston with her husband, Seth, and their four amazing children.

Margarita R. Cabellon is the executive director of BridgeLeader Network. She coordinates training and speaking engagements on diversity issues with churches, businesses and other large organizations.