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Stephen Strang is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, businessman and author. A former reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, Strang used his journalistic aspirations to establish Charisma magazine in 1975. Today, he is the founder and president of Strang Communications Company, which publishes Charisma, New Man, SpiritLed Woman, Ministry Today, the Spanish magazine Vida Cristiana, Christian Retailing, and The Church Bookstore. His Orlando, Florida company also includes the imprints Charisma House, Siloam, FrontLine, and Realms. These accomplishments over the last 28 years, and many other innovative products have earned him the reputation as the world's leading charismatic publisher. He has been married to Joy for 30 years. They have two sons, Cameron and Chandler.
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J. Lee Grady is an author, award-winning journalist and ordained minister. He serves as editor of Charisma magazine, one of America ’s most widely distributed evangelical Christian publications, with 250,000 monthly subscribers. He is the author of three books including 10 Lies the Church Tells Women, and he focuses much of his ministry on releasing women in ministry. He has taken his message to Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe. Lee and his wife, Deborah, have four daughters. They live near Orlando, Florida.
Jamie Buckingham's words gave shape, substance and honesty to the charismatic movement for a quarter century. Whether he was poking holes in religious balloons or poking fun at himself, his stories had a way of bringing us face-to-face with Jesus. Others may take up his mantle, but no one will ever take his place.
Lorraine Bossé-Smith is a certified fitness instructor, advanced personal trainer with credentials in coaching and consulting, speaker, and entrepreneur. She specializes in improving people's quality of life through enhanced communication, improved relationships, increased productivity, and better health. She is also the author of A Healthier, Happier You.
Reginald B. Cherry, M.D.
and his wife have practiced diagnostic and preventive medicine/alternative medicine for 25 years in their clinic. Frustrated with the limited number of people they could help in the clinic, they were led to expand their outreach through their ministry with weekly television, a monthly newsletter, books, and other materials. Their television program, "The Doctor and the Word," now reaches millions of homes each week.
Don Colbert, M.D. has been board certified in Family Practice since August 1984 and did his internship and residency at Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Since becoming a physician, he has seen over 25, 000 patients. Dr. Colbert has become known as "The Physician To God's Generals." When not seeing patients, Dr. Colbert can be found speaking at churches, health conferences, taping his television program and writing his books.
Phil Cooke, Ph.D. has been a catalyst for change for nearly 30 years. A successful producer and director in the entertainment industry, he is also been a highly respected consultant and advisor to a wide range of international organizations. He has produced programming in more than 35 countries, and his work has been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Los Angeles Times.
Gloria Copeland is co-founder and vice president of Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Fort Worth, Texas. She and her husband, Kenneth, are known for their teachings on faith, healing and victorious Christian living. Their daily TV broadcast, Believer's Voice of Victory, airs globally on more than 300 stations. Gloria is also an internationally known author whose works include To Know Him and Blessed Beyond Measure.
Leslie Ann Dauphin, Ph.D. is a respected scientist, lecturer, and author. She promotes complete wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Currently, she works as a microbiologist for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, GA. Her research contributions have been published and presented at national and international scientific conferences. A sought after public speaker, she frequently conducts seminars and workshops. Her sincere desire to help families is demonstrated through her writing, speaking, and involvement in church and volunteer activities.
Dr. James Dobson is founder and chairman of Focus on the Family, a non-profit organization that produces his internationally syndicated radio programs, heard on over 3,000 radio facilities in North America and in twenty languages in approximately 4,130 additional facilities in over 160 other countries.
Harry R. Jackson Jr. is senior pastor of Hope Christian Church headquartered in Bowie, Maryland. Bishop Jackson’s ministry revolves around two major focuses: personal communion with Christ and equipping believers for local church service. Bishop Jackson’s unique teaching ministry, “The Hope Connection,” can be seen in the United States weekly on a Sunday morning television broadcast program.
T.D. Jakes is a pastor, author, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and international influence. Thomas Dexter "T.D." Jakes entered the ministry in 1979 when he and a congregation of ten people founded the Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith in West Virginia. More than 25 years later,Bishop Jakes' church in Dallas, The Potter's House, has been called "one of America's fastest-growing megachurches." In 2001, a TIME magazine cover asked, "Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?" Multiracial and nondenominational, the Potter's House has 50-plus active outreach ministries, more than 30,000 members, and a full-time staff of 300.
Joyce Meyer is a NY Times best-selling author and one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers, spreading God's Word to millions of people around the globe. She believes that the call on her life is to establish believers in God's Word. Finding herself a Christian in need of victory many years ago, she discovered freedom to live victoriously through applying the Word. She believes that every person who walks in victory leads many others into victory.
Linda S. Mintle is a nationally recognized writer and speaker with an impressive list of media credits. She is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in general clinical practice for the past 20 years. She also specializes in marriage and family therapy and eating disorders. But as a therapist her warmth and compassion coupled with spiritual insight and professional acumen have created a godly, reliable ally for thousands in need. Dr. Linda is seen regularly as the resident mental health expert on ABC Family's daily television talk show, Living the Life with Terry Meeuwsen and Louise Duart.
Paula White is a life coach, motivational speaker, pastor, preacher, author, humanitarian, philanthropist, teacher, television personality, wife and mother. In talking with her it becomes apparent that “she understands, she’s been there, and she knows how to get out”! Her story is one of tragedy and triumph, poverty and prosperity. She co-pastors the 22,000-member Without Walls International Church in Tampa with her husband Randy and hosts an international television program. Her mission and call is to Transform Lives, Heal Hearts and Win Souls.
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