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Bob and Mary Ann Lepine

Bob and Mary Ann Lepine
Bob is director and co-host of FamilyLife Today™, FamilyLife’s nationally syndicated and award-winning radio broadcast. Author of The Christian Husband, Bob also serves on the board of directors for the National Religious Broadcasters. Mary Ann is a homemaker, with a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Bryan and Korie Loritts

Bryan and Korie Loritts
Bryan is lead pastor at Fellowship Memphis, an adjunct professor in the Bible and Theological Dept. of Crichton College, author of God on Paper, and an experienced speaker. He received his MA in theology from Talbot School of Theology. Korie has her BA in broadcast journalism from Columbia College. She has worked in various facets of the broadcast industry but is now a devoted wife and mom.

Crawford and Karen Loritts

Crawford and Karen Loritts
Crawford is senior pastor of Fellowship Bible Church of Roswell, GA. The author of several resources, he wrote For a Time We Cannot See and hosts the nationally broadcast Living a Legacy radio program. Karen is a conference and retreat speaker and co-authored Building Character in Your Child with Crawford.

Bob and Judi Maddox

Bob and Judi Maddox
Bob graduated from Calif. State University, Fresno with a degree in criminology and Judi in nursing. They served as staff members with Campus Crusade for Christ for 13 years. Bob has been a pastor since 1990 at Good Shepherd Community Church near Portland, Oregon. They were married in 1974 and have raised 5 children who are all married and have 3 grandchildren.

Bob and Liz McEwen

Bob and Liz McEwen
Bob speaks internationally on pro-family and free market issues, and is president of Freedom Quest, a business development and investment firm. He served 20 years in elective office, including six years in the Ohio Legislature and 12 years in the United States Congress representing Ohio. Liz was an international flight attendant and currently is a consultant and seminar leader with The Crowning Touch.

Ray and Robyn McKelvy

Ray and Robyn McKelvy
Ray’s greatest accomplishment in this life is that he is the husband of one and the father of eight. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and served as a church planting pastor in Kansas City, MO, for 10 years. Ray currently lives out his mission as a community group pastor at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, TN. Robyn keeps busy with cooking, cleaning, laundry, counseling, mentoring and writing. She has finished her first book and awaits its publication.

Tony and Venita Mitchell

Tony and Venita Mitchell
Tony is chief financial officer of Morrison Management Specialists, a certified public accountant, a board member of a national foodservice non-profit organization, active in his local church, and a public speaker. Venita, also a CPA, worked in public and private accounting, is director of women’s ministry at her local church, and since 1988 has been a full-time homemaker.

Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff

Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff
Tim and Noreen have served with Campus Crusade for Christ for over twenty years. Tim has a Ph.D. in communication theory from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They currently serve in the graduate ministry of Campus Crusade at Biola University where Tim teaches classes in interpersonal communication. Noreen is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and works alongside Tim in ministering to college students.

Bill and Pam Mutz

Bill and Pam Mutz
Bill is the President of Lakeland Automall in Lakeland, Florida. He has been involved with the ministries of FamilyLife and Promise Keepers. Bill and Pam serve in their local church and various community boards. Pam graduated as a physical education major, mentors and teaches women's Bible studies, and is a commissioned Centurion through Prison Fellowship. Bill and Pam are the parents of 12 children.

Ty and Patti Nichols

Ty and Patti Nichols
Ty is the President of Euporia Management Corporation and Founder/President of North American Capital Investments. Ty earned his degree from California State University at San Marcos in Social Sciences and Ty's wife Patti graduated from Morehead State University with a double Major in Math and Spanish. He and his wife Patti have been married for 15 years and have a 3 year old boy, JT. They currently reside in Poway, CA and attend Maranatha Christian Fellowship.

Jeff and Jenna Patton

Jeff and Jenna Patton
Jeff serves as teaching pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Murfreesboro, TN. An 18-year staff member of Campus Crusade for Christ, he also served as chaplain for the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education and health from East Carolina University and also played football for ECU. Jenna graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing and worked alongside Jeff as they ministered to athletes. She presently is a homemaker and works part time as a nurse.

Dick and Paula Purnell

Dick and Paula Purnell
Dick is the executive director of Single Life Resources, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ. He has authored 12 books, including the best sellers Becoming a Friend and Lover and Growing Closer to God. Dick holds a master’s degree in education, and a master of divinity degree. Paula earned a bachelor’s degree and often speaks with Dick at conferences and seminars.

Dennis & Barbara Rainey

Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Dennis serves as president of FamilyLife in Little Rock, Ark., where he and Barbara helped found the ministry in 1976. The Raineys have written over 25 books together, including bestsellers Moments Together for Couples and Building Your Mate’s Self-Esteem. Dennis also hosts the nationally syndicated “FamilyLife Today” broadcast. He earned a master’s degree in biblical studies, and holds an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. Barbara is an artist, writer, and enjoys creating resources that help women and families. They have six children and fifteen grandchildren.

Brett and Carol Ray

Brett and Carol Ray
Brett is the founder and president of Right Choice Communications, a nonprofit organization that ministers to teenagers and college students around the globe. He is a full-time youth conference speaker and an ordained minister. Carol is a registered nurse who works with vascular surgeons. She is also the director of Giving Orphans Hope, an orphan care organization connected to Brett and Carol's home church. The Rays live in Holly, Mich., with their five children.

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