Tom Ciesielka is the founder and president of TC Public Relations, a company that specializes in crisis communications, media relations, and social media strategy for churches, ministries, lawyers, and nonprofit organizations.

Laurie Higgins is the Cultural Affairs Writer for the Illinois Family Institute. With an endless supply of content to write about, Laurie consistently comments on the ever-changing landscape of our society that continues to move farther away from God.

Dr. Bruce Riley Ashford is Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Ashford is also the author of several books including Letters to an American Christian, in which he addresses the overarching issues of the relationship between Christianity and politics, while challenging readers to take seriously both our heavenly and earthly citizenships.

Brien Cron is the Founder and President of Chicago Tiny House, an organization that is tackling the issue of homelessness by providing affordable housing through the use of innovative tiny houses. As an advocate for the homeless, Brien has used his entrepreneurial spirit to initiate real change.

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Ron Edmondson is the CEO of Leadership Network, an organization that inspires and equips leaders in the church. By cultivating collaboration within the body of Christ, pastors and churches are able to have a more effective impact in their local communities.

Jeanne Bishop is an assistant public defender in Chicago and a prominent advocate for criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention, two issues that became forever personal when her sister Nancy was murdered with her husband and unborn child. Jeanne’s book, Change of Heart: Justice, Mercy, and Making Peace with My Sister’s Killer is a powerful true story of faith, forgiveness, and action.

Kris Moloney is the founder of Sheepdog Church Security, an organization that creates training materials for part-time safety and security directors in churches with limited resources. As a retired Army Captain and current police officer, Kris gives churches the tools they need to implement reputable and realistic training for their church safety team.

Dr. Eric Wallace is the President and Co-Founder of Freedom’s Journal Institute, an organization that aims to transform the way our society views and participates in matters of faith, race, and public policy, specifically within the African American community.

Nathan Carter is a pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church, a client of Mauck & Baker that stood up to the city of Chicago after it tried to prevent the congregation from purchasing property it had been renting by imposing unnecessary parking requirements. Recently, Immanuel Baptist Church closed on the purchase of a new building for its congregation and a day later their lawsuit withstood a motion to dismiss.

Dan Cheely is a lawyer and Director of Evangelization at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels in Chicago. Dan has his own show on Relevant Radio in which he discusses family life and culture, bridging the gap between faith and everyday life.