Throughout history — businesses and nations have mastered the art of partnering with external sources. The question is: Why haven't countless Christians in ministry followed suit?

Sometimes our "call" is entwined with our "fall." The thing that caused us to stumble and feel defeated might be our greatest ministerial tool. Although we might be afraid, exposing our issues can free us (and other people).

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Clayton King

A pastor, evangelist, missionary, and author, Clayton King has spoken to millions of people in 30-plus countries, authored Dying to Live and Amazing Encounters with God, and helped organize missions to locations such as Haiti, the Himalayas, and India. Clayton loves good books, the outdoors, strong coffee, dirt bikes, four-wheelers, and especially his wife and children.

Amy Parham

Amy and her husband, Phil, were contestants on Season 6 of NBC’s The Biggest Loser. Over a seven-month period, they recorded the highest percentage of weight loss of any couple in the program’s history. Together, they co-authored The 90-Day Fitness Challenge and The 90-Day Fitness Challenge DVD. In her latest release, Lessons from a Former Fat Girl, Amy offers the secret to staying fit and strong — on the outside and inside.

Stephen Viars

Stephen is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and seminaries in the United States and abroad. He earned his D.Min. in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary, and has served as a pastor for more than 20 years at Faith Baptist Church in Lafayette, Indiana. Stephen is also Board President of the Biblical Counselors Coalition, and Board Vice President of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors.

Ava Pennington

Ava Pennington holds an Adult Bible Studies Certificate from Moody Bible Institute, a B.S. in Management, and an MBA in Executive Management from St. John’s University. Formally a Human Resources Director for several international firms, Ava is now a prolific writer and Bible teacher.

Ava Kate Oleson

Ava is an ordained minister and has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years, including Associate Pastor at Life Center in Tacoma, Washington. She has also served in pastoral roles in Southern California, Belgium, Argentina, and Toronto. Ava has a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Vanguard University of Southern California, an M.S. from Fuller Seminary's Graduate School of Psychology, and a D.Min. from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (where she is the Program Coordinator for the Doctor of Ministry Program). Ava is an advocate for the power of education. One of her favorite quotes is by Louis Pasteur: "Chance favors the prepared mind."

Elisa Morgan

For twenty years, Elisa served as CEO of MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers). Under her leadership, MOPS grew from 350 to over 4,000 groups throughout the United States and in 30 other countries — impacting over 100,000 moms every year. Elisa also served as the Dean of Women of Western Bible College (now Colorado Christian University), and on the board of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. She has authored over 15 books on mothering, spiritual formation, and evangelism.

Helen Lee

Helen Lee has been writing for Christian audiences for more than 15 years. In addition to authoring The Missional Mom, she served as co-editor and contributor of Growing Healthy Asian-American Churches, and has written for Christianity Today, Leadership Journal, and Today’s Christian Woman. Helen is also an entrepreneur at heart and co-founder of the Best Christian Workplaces. She has a B.A. in bioethics from Williams College, an M.A. in communications and theology from Wheaton College, and an MBA from Babson College.