Christian Devotions SPEAK UP!

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott interviews a man of many God-given talents, Alton Gansky.

Alton Gansky is the author of twenty-four novels and nine nonfiction works, as well as principal writer of nine novels and two nonfiction books. He has been a Christy Award finalist (A Ship Possessed), an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice), and recently received the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel. He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and was granted a Litt.D. He lives in central California with his wife.

In addition to his own writing, Gansky has consulted and provided editing/writing services to several CBA publishers and written copy, video scripts, and other works for the general business market. Through Gansky Communications he has consulted with publishers and agents, as well as provided editing services. He is “the go to guy” for co-writing, having been selected by Penguin, Waterbrook, Broadman Holman, and other publishers to work with their top-tier authors.

Gansky is in frequent demand at writers’ conferences. He has taught and keynoted in California, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina, Delaware, Washington, and Canada. Gansky has also been guest lecturer on suspense writing at Taylor University in Indiana. He is the director of the premier writers’ conference, Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC). Discover more about him at http://www.altongansky.com/.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as Scott interviews a man of many God-given talents, Alton Gansky.

Alton Gansky is the author of twenty-four novels and nine nonfiction works, as well as principal writer of nine novels and two nonfiction books. He has been a Christy Award finalist (A Ship Possessed), an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice), and recently received the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel. He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and was granted a Litt.D. He lives in central California with his wife.

In addition to his own writing, Gansky has consulted and provided editing/writing services to several CBA publishers and written copy, video scripts, and other works for the general business market. Through Gansky Communications he has consulted with publishers and agents, as well as provided editing services. He is “the go to guy” for co-writing, having been selected by Penguin, Waterbrook, Broadman Holman, and other publishers to work with their top-tier authors.

Gansky is in frequent demand at writers’ conferences. He has taught and keynoted in California, Arizona, New Mexico, North Carolina, Delaware, Washington, and Canada. Gansky has also been guest lecturer on suspense writing at Taylor University in Indiana. He is the director of the premier writers’ conference, Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference (BRMCWC). Discover more about him at http://www.altongansky.com/.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as members of the talented Snyder family share their heart for serving God through music, writing, and web design.

John I. Snyder is an international pastor, author, and conference speaker. His highly-acclaimed prayer guide, Your 100-Day Prayer from Thomas Nelson Publishers, has transformed the lives of readers all over the world. John received his Master of Theology and Master of Divinity degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary. He and his talented wife Sherin are involved in church-planting ministry and the new www.TheologyMix.com.  She is an interpreter for international conferences, an events planner, and much more.

Their daughter Stephanie finished high school at fourteen, just before moving with her family to Europe for missions. She earned her Freelance Journalism Honors Diploma and Honors Diploma in Subediting and Design from the London School of Journalism.

Sarah, the Snyder’s other daughter, also finished high school at age fourteen, then attended the King’s College in New York City. When the family moved to Switzerland, Sarah followed her sister’s footsteps and enrolled in the London School of Journalism and earned her Journalism, Newswriting, Subediting, and Design Honors Diplomas. Sarah (guitar, vocals, and piano) and Stephanie (drums, vocals, and percussion) formed the rock band Deer Park Avenue and have produced three records with renowned bassist Matt Bissonette.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! as members of the talented Snyder family share their heart for serving God through music, writing, and web design.

John I. Snyder is an international pastor, author, and conference speaker. His highly-acclaimed prayer guide, Your 100-Day Prayer from Thomas Nelson Publishers, has transformed the lives of readers all over the world. John received his Master of Theology and Master of Divinity degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary. He and his talented wife Sherin are involved in church-planting ministry and the new www.TheologyMix.com.  She is an interpreter for international conferences, an events planner, and much more.

Their daughter Stephanie finished high school at fourteen, just before moving with her family to Europe for missions. She earned her Freelance Journalism Honors Diploma and Honors Diploma in Subediting and Design from the London School of Journalism.

Sarah, the Snyder’s other daughter, also finished high school at age fourteen, then attended the King’s College in New York City. When the family moved to Switzerland, Sarah followed her sister’s footsteps and enrolled in the London School of Journalism and earned her Journalism, Newswriting, Subediting, and Design Honors Diplomas. Sarah (guitar, vocals, and piano) and Stephanie (drums, vocals, and percussion) formed the rock band Deer Park Avenue and have produced three records with renowned bassist Matt Bissonette.

Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, pastor, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His thirty books, which include The Bone Box and American Idols (The Worship of the American Dream), have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell, including the best-selling Right from Wrong (What You Need to Know to Help Youth Make Right Choices), and the award-winning Don't Check Your Brains at the Door. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award, among others. Bob is a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats.

Bob was ordained to the ministry in 1980 by The Salvation Army. He and his wife, the lovely Robin, served in The Salvation Army from 1980-1992. In addition to his training for ministry with The Salvation Army, he earned degrees in English Bible from Cincinnati Christian University and English Communications from Bloomfield College.

In 2000, Bob (with his wife) helped to co-found Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He has served that church in leadership and teaching pastor roles. He has been a disc jockey, pastor, magazine editor, freelance book editor, and (with his wife Robin) a foster parent to ten boys (though not all at once). Bob and Robin have two adult children, Aubrey and Aaron, son-in-law Kevin and daughter-in-law Nina, and grandchildren Miles, Mia, Calleigh, and Ryder. They live in Hamilton, Ohio.

Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, pastor, and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His thirty books, which include The Bone Box and American Idols (The Worship of the American Dream), have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell, including the best-selling Right from Wrong (What You Need to Know to Help Youth Make Right Choices), and the award-winning Don't Check Your Brains at the Door. He has won two Gold Medallion Awards, four Ohio Associated Press awards, and an Amy Foundation Award, among others. Bob is a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats.

Bob was ordained to the ministry in 1980 by The Salvation Army. He and his wife, the lovely Robin, served in The Salvation Army from 1980-1992. In addition to his training for ministry with The Salvation Army, he earned degrees in English Bible from Cincinnati Christian University and English Communications from Bloomfield College.

In 2000, Bob (with his wife) helped to co-found Cobblestone Community Church in Oxford, Ohio. He has served that church in leadership and teaching pastor roles. He has been a disc jockey, pastor, magazine editor, freelance book editor, and (with his wife Robin) a foster parent to ten boys (though not all at once). Bob and Robin have two adult children, Aubrey and Aaron, son-in-law Kevin and daughter-in-law Nina, and grandchildren Miles, Mia, Calleigh, and Ryder. They live in Hamilton, Ohio.

Ann Tatlock is a novelist and children’s book author. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Christy Award, the Midwest Book Award, and the Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Media. She also serves as Managing Editor of Heritage Beacon, the historical fiction imprint of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. She lives with her family in Western North Carolina. Please visit her website at www.anntatlock.com.  

Her latest book is called Once Beyond a Time and bridges time gaps, where some believe she is hinging on paranormal. You can find it on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/dp/1941103901/.

Kelli Hughett’s love for the game of football and heart-pounding romance combine to strengthen the voice in Red Zone. Kelli earned a degree in women’s studies from Bear Valley Institute of Denver in 1998. A homeschool-mom-turned-suspense writer, Kelli writes suspense with His fingerprints all over it. She is a member of ACFW-Colorado chapter, and is involved in two critique groups. She is a back-to-back Genesis finalist 2011/2012. Kelli thrives on public speaking, teaching, and writing children's Bible curriculum. Discover more about her at www.kellihughett.com.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! with authors Kelli Hughett and Ann Tatlock.

Kelli Hughett’s love for the game of football and heart-pounding romance combine to strengthen the voice in Red Zone. Kelli earned a degree in women’s studies from Bear Valley Institute of Denver in 1998. A homeschool-mom-turned-suspense writer, Kelli writes suspense with His fingerprints all over it. She is a member of ACFW-Colorado chapter, and is involved in two critique groups. She is a back-to-back Genesis finalist 2011/2012. Kelli thrives on public speaking, teaching, and writing children's Bible curriculum. Discover more about her at www.kellihughett.com.

Ann Tatlock is a novelist and children’s book author. Her books have received numerous awards, including the Christy Award, the Midwest Book Award, and the Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Media. She also serves as Managing Editor of Heritage Beacon, the historical fiction imprint of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. She lives with her family in Western North Carolina. Please visit her website at www.anntatlock.com.

Join us this week on Christian Devotions SPEAK UP! when former NFL quarterback Tim Hiller shares his trek to the pigskin glory land, and his ultimate trek to salvation in Christ.

From the earliest days, Tim Hiller’s story has always consisted of three things: a boy, a ball, and a dream.

The boy with a ball began chasing his dream by dodging imaginary defenders in his parents’ backyard and cutting out pictures from Sports Illustrated for Kids magazine. The pursuit of his dream continued through the ranks and record books of the Orrville High School and Western Michigan University football programs, where Tim re-wrote the standards in virtually every major passing category. And his dream culminated in the National Football League, where Tim spent time with four teams, primarily the Indianapolis Colts.

But for the boy with a ball, football was his dream, not his definition—his passion, but not his ultimate purpose. Today, Tim Hiller uses the platform of his celebrated football career to serve others, sharing his faith and experiences through speaking, writing, and his work with Next Level Performance—leaving a lasting impact on all who hear his powerful message.