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  Gary Thomas

  Pastor
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Gary Thomas
Pastor
Gary Thomas received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Western Washington University in 1984. He studied under the Christian theologian J. I. Packer at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia, receiving a master's degree in 1988 in systematic theology. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, in 2006 in recognition of his contributions made in the field of spiritual formation. Thomas is a regular teaching pastor at Second Baptist Church Houston, the fourth-largest church in the United States in 2013, with over 21,000 in weekly attendance. Thomas is the author of 20 published books. His most notable works include Sacred Marriage, Sacred Pathways, and Authentic Faith.
 
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  David Hazard

  Author
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David Hazard
Author
David Hazard, Author, is the founding director of Ascent, a coaching organization for writers. He holds a Bachelors degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Journalism and Public Relations, with a minor in Literature, from Syracuse University. He has been an author, publishing consultant, and writing and creativity coach since 1978 and has written more than 30 books, including No Compromise: The Keith Green Story and the Rekindling the Inner Fire series. In 1984 his book, Blood Brothers, inspired three Nobel Peace Prize nominations for its subject, Fr. Elias Chacour, who has worked to bring dialogue between Palestinian and Jewish Israelis for over sixty years. It has been translated into 29 languages. David has consulted with many of the world’s top publishers.
 
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  Francis de Sales

  Priest
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Francis de Sales
Priest
Francis de Sales, Priest, (1567-1622) was born to a noble family at Chateau de Sales in the Kingdom of Savoy near Geneva, Switzerland. In 1580, Francis attended the University of Paris, and at the age of 24, he received his doctorate in law at the University of Padua. Francis was ordained to the priesthood and elected provost of the Diocese of Geneva, in 1593, by the Bishop of Geneva. He gave spiritual direction to most people through letters. His most famous book, Introduction to The Devout Life written in 1608, is a compile of his letters for ordinary lay people.
 
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  Richard Foster

  Theologian
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Richard Foster
Theologian
Richard Foster is a Christian theologian and author. He is founder of Renovaré (a Christian nonprofit established in1988 to help people in becoming more like Jesus) and served as its president until 2008; he continues to serve in an advisory role. Foster has been a professor at Friends University and pastor of Evangelical Friends churches. He earned his Doctor of Pastoral Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and received an honorary doctorate from Houghton College. He is possibly best known for his 1978 book Celebration of Discipline, which sold over one million copies. It was named by Christianity Today as one of the top ten books of the 20^th century.
 
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  Wolfgang Hasselkus

  General Practioner
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Wolfgang Hasselkus
General Practioner
Wolfgang Hasselkus, General Practioner, is a medical doctor in Rödental, Germany, where he is active in civic leadership and senior citizen advocacy. He serves on his local church council and preaches in the Bavarian State Church. Wolfgang has published a book titled Double-life: Christians in the field of tension in the world (translated from German). He has established three eye health camps in Thailand and Burma and built jungle clinics and orphanages in war zones there. He also served internationally with the Navigators. His honors include the Cross of Merit with Ribbon of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bavarian State Medal for Social Merit and the Decoration of Honor with Ribbon of the Bavarian Red Cross in 2007.
 
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  C.S. Lewis Institute

  Author
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C.S. Lewis Institute
Author
C.S. Lewis Institute, in the legacy of C.S. Lewis, works to develop wholehearted disciples of Jesus Christ who will articulate, defend, share, and live their faith in personal and public life. Founded in 1976 by Dr. James Houston and James R. Hiskey, the Institute provides leading teachers who address important issues of the day from the perspective of Biblical orthodoxy, while also providing discipleship for individuals in small groups.
 
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  J.I. Packer

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J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer (1926 – 2020) is known for his best-selling book, Knowing God, as well as his work as an editor for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He was a signer on the 1978 Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, a member on the advisory board of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and also was involved in the ecumenical book Evangelicals and Catholics Together in 1994. His last teaching position was as the board of governors' Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was awarded the St. Cuthbert's Cross at the Provincial Assembly of ACNA on 27 June 2014 for his "unparalleled contribution to Anglican and global Christianity."
 
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  Charles Spurgeon

  Preacher
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Charles Spurgeon
Preacher
Charles Spurgeon, Preacher, (1834 – 1892) known by many as “The Prince of Preachers” was an English Baptist preacher at the historic Metropolitan Tabernacle in London for 38 years. He also wrote many timeless works, most notably sermons, commentaries, and devotionals. Two of his greatest works are All of Grace and Morning and Evening.