Contributors

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  Aaron Welty

  Motivational Speaker
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Aaron Welty
Motivational Speaker
Aaron Welty was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy as a new born, he overcame those early years of low expectations to serve as the Senior Legislative Assistant for Michigan’s 11^th Congressional District, wherein he focused on a variety of policy issues. He graduated from Cedarville University in 2006 with a degree in Public Administration. Prior to working on Capitol Hill, Aaron worked in Marketing and Media at The Heritage Foundation. Passionate about the ideas of individual purpose and destiny, his unique story of faith, family, perseverance and chasing dreams has been shared on NBC Nightly News, various radio programs, Roll Call – a nationally syndicated newspaper – and Facing Life Head On, a life-issues focused television program.
 
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  Randy Newman

  Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLI
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Randy Newman
Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism, CSLIRandy Newman (1956-2024) was the Senior Fellow for Apologetics and Evangelism at the C.S. Lewis Institute. He taught at several evangelical seminaries. After serving for over 30 years with Campus Crusade for Christ, he established Connection Points, a ministry to help Christians engage people’s hearts the way Jesus did. He has written seven books, Questioning Evangelism, Corner Conversations, Bringing the Gospel Home, Engaging with Jewish People, Unlikely Converts: Improbable Stories of Faith and What They Teach Us About Evangelism, Mere Evangelism. and his most recent, Questioning Faith: Indirect Journeys of Belief through Terrains of Doubt. Randy has also written numerous articles about evangelism and other ways our lives intertwine with God’s creation. He earned his MDiv and PhD in Intercultural Studies from Trinity International University. Randy went home to be with the Lord in May 2024.  
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  Kristen Wetherell

  Author and Speaker
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Kristen Wetherell
Author and Speaker
Kristen Wetherell is a writer, speaker and editor. She is the author of several books, including Help for the Hungry Soul, Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood, Fight Your Fears: Trusting God’s Character and Promises When You Are Afraid and coauthor of the award-winning book Hope When It Hurts. Kristen speaks at conferences and retreats, and regularly writes for The Gospel Coalition, Unlocking the Bible, Revive Our Hearts, and Desiring God. Kristen's desire is to help women love Christ, learn the Bible, and live the gospel. And not only women, but any person who wants to know more about how the gospel applies to every corner of life.
 
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  Adam Ramsey

  Author
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Adam Ramsey
Author
Adam Ramsey leads Liberti Church on the Gold Coast, Australia and also serves as the director for Acts 29 Asia Pacific. The author of several books, including Truth on Fire and Truly, Truly, I Say to You.

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  Trillia Newbell

  Author
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Trillia Newbell
Author
Trillia Newbell is currently the Acquisitions Director for Moody Publishers. She spent seven years serving as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. Trillia is the author of several books including Sacred Endurance, If God Is For Us, several kids' books including God's Very Good Idea, Fear and Faith and more. Her writings on current issues have been published in the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Desiring God, True Woman, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and more. She was also a commentator for World Radio (a sister platform for World Magazine). Trillia has spoken at numerous conferences, churches, women’s retreats, colleges and seminaries. Her greatest love besides God is her family.
 
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  Darrell Bock

  New Testament Scholar
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Darrell Bock
New Testament ScholarDarrell Bock is Executive Director of Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Texas (B.A.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.), and the University of Aberdeen (Ph.D.). Professor Bock is the author of over 40 books, including well-regarded commentaries on Luke and Acts and studies of the historical Jesus. He was president of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) for 2000–2001, is a consulting editor for Christianity Today, and serves on the boards of Wheaton College and Chosen People Ministries.  
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  Thomas A. Tarrants

  Author, President Emeritus, CSLI
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Thomas A. Tarrants

Author, President Emeritus, CSLI

Thomas A. Tarrants is President Emeritus of the C.S. Lewis Institute. After serving twelve years as president and nine years as vice President, he retired from his position as Vice President for Ministry and Director, Washington Area Fellows Program, with CSLI in June 2019. He holds a Master's of Divinity Degree, as well as a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Christian Spirituality. Tom is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Church Alliance and a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. He spends his time writing, mentoring, consulting and traveling. His life story is told in Consumed by Hate, Redeemed by Love, published by Thomas Nelson Publishers.

 

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  Jared Kennedy

  Editor
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Jared Kennedy
Editor
Jarred Kennedy, MDiv, ThM, serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is series editor for the TGC Hard Questions series and the author of Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, and with Kevin Hippolyte and Trey Kullman, Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship. He is also co-founder and principal of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that helps churches and families share Jesus with the next generation.
 
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  Jess Archer

  Writer and Speaker
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Jess Archer
Writer and Speaker
Jess Archer is a free-lance writer and speaker. She is also the co-founder and writer of Refugee is Not My Name, a highly acclaimed art exhibit that celebrates Austin’s refugee community. Jess is the author of Finding Home with The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Billy Graham a memoir, detailing her struggle to find the meaning of “home”. Archer is also a member of the Writer’s League of Texas. Her creative writing has been on display at The Texas State Capitol building and the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Jess is a frequent contributor to various Austin magazines, including Tribeza.