Jeff M. Adams Contributing Writer kingtoruk@yahoo.com

Jeff Adams, a native San Antonian, is a member of Cornerstone Church. First and foremost a husband and father, Jeff has a diverse background in Christian apologetics, bodybuilding, environmental theater (involving 10 years of stunt combat choreography and performance) and the arts. In addition to saWorship.com, Jeff is a writer and reporter for various area faith-based publications. He can also can be heard announcing on Christian talk radio AM 630 KSLR, Sundays from 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Charles Anderson Contributing Writer

Rev. Charles Anderson and his family moved to San Antonio in 2006, and he became Directing Pastor at University United Methodist Church. Anderson was associate pastor of Westbury UMC, Houston, from 1980 to 1983; pastor of First UMC, Hempstead, from 1983 to 1985; pastor of Holy Covenant UMC, Katy, from 1985 to 1990; pastor of Westminster UMC, Houston, from 1990 to 1994; senior pastor of A&M UMC, College Station, from 1994 to 2000; and senior pastor of Friendswood UMC from 2000 to 2006.

Lynn Bauch Contributing Writer lynn.bauch@comcast.net

Lynn Bauch began writing 25 years ago as a technical writer for a major insurance company. Lynn finds praising the Lord and reaching out to others through her “snippets” to be more satisfying than drafting the dry contractual language of a group insurance policy! She is a member of Anoka Evangelical Covenant Church in Anoka, Minnesota, and writes snippets for their newsletter.

Phil Boatwright Columnist moviereporter@sbcglobal.net

Phil Boatwright is the editor and film reviewer for The Movie Reporter, a monthly film guide from a Christian perspective. Since the age of 12, he has acted in numerous television programs, including "The Golden Girls," "Dynasty," "General Hospital," "Days of Our Lives," and "Generations" as well as many independent and industrial films and commercials. For nearly two decades Phil has been writing movie reviews on a regular basis for numerous Christian publications across the country. He is the author of the book, How to Choose a Good Video Every Time. His web site is www.moviereporter.com

Byron Bohnert Contributing Writer byronb@hctc.net

Byron Bohnert currently lives in Comfort, Texas. His home church is Eagle's Nest Christian Fellowship in San Antonio. Byron enjoys reading inspirational books, listening to great music, watching sports, and working on his computer. Most of all his desire is to bring encouragement to you as a reader. 

Chuck Bowen Columnist coach@chuckbowen.net

After 17 years in various leadership and executive positions, Chuck decided to follow his passion to mentor others and focus full-time on providing personal financial, life / career, and entrepreneur coaching to individuals, families, religious organizations and small businesses. He hosts "The Chuck Bowen Show" on AM 630 KSLR at 11 a.m. on Saturday. He is an ordained deacon, teacher, and participant on numerous advisory boards and committees. Chuck resides with his wife and daughter in San Antonio, TX. www.chuckbowen.net.

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Starr Calo-oy Columnist starrcalo-oy@satx.rr.com

Starr Calo-oy is the author of The Caring Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with Guilt. Along with her husband Bob, she has cared for the elderly in her home, My Brother's Keeper, for the past 15 years since they returned from the mission field in Central America. They specialize in the care of the terminally ill, dementia victims, such as Alzheimer's, as well as the general elderly public. Visit www.caregiversadvice.net.

Sylvia Clemons Columnist sylviaclemons@sbcglobal.net

Sylvia Clemons is a Christian counselor, speaker and teacher. She is a licensed minister, a licensed professional counselor and chemical dependency counselor. Through Word of Life Counseling Ministry, she offers counseling services for adults and adolescents—individuals, couples and families—for issues such as: marriage, grief, parenting, relationships, personal & spiritual disciplines, stress, eating disorders, anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, guilt, depression, sexual/emotional/physical abuse. For counseling appointments or speaking engagements, call 210-590-9800, 210-478-1104.

Paul Dallgas-Frey Contributing Writer pd.dallgasfrey@insightbb.com

Paul Dallgas-Frey and his wife Danette live in Dixon, Illinois with their 5 adopted children from Colombia, South America. He started writing Bible stories for his children “in order to make passages from a big thick Bible a little more understandable for five squirming kids.” He has also been a youth minister. He is currently recovering from a bone marrow transplant, which he credits for saving his life from multiple myeloma. In the years since the surgery, he has found what a joy it is to let others know how good and wonderful our God is. His web site is www.BibleStoryGuy.com.

Margaret Feinberg Contributing Writer margaret@margaretfeinberg.com

A popular speaker at churches and leading conferences such as Fusion, Catalyst, and LeadNow, Margaret Feinberg invites people to discover the relevance of God and His Word in a modern world. Audiences love her ability to connect the practical with the spiritual. Recently named by Charisma Magazine one of the “30 Emerging Voices” who will help lead the church in the next decade, she has written more than a dozen books including the critically-acclaimed The Organic God (Zondervan). Her web site is www.margaretfeinberg.com.

Linda Goldfarb Columnist linda@notjusttalkinthetalk.com

Linda Goldfarb is a Media & Presentation Coach, Certified Physical Fitness Specialist and Nutrition Coach. She hosts the syndicated radio talk show, "Not Just Talkin' the Talk," based out of San Antonio, TX. Visit her website www.lindagoldfarb.com. to download her podcasts and sign up for the "Live Powerfully Now!" newsletter located on the site footer. Contact Linda to speak at your next corporate event or spiritual retreat. E-mail: linda@lindagoldfarb.com. Visit Linda's blog at http://livepowerfullynow-linda.blogspot.com.

Bryan Griem Contributing Writer BryanGriem@4CSoCal.org.

Rev. Bryan Griem has four earned degrees, two seminary graduations, and three denominational ordinations. He pastors Montrose Community Church in Southern California, and holds diplomas in Biblical Studies, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Divinity, and Theater Arts. Besides saWorship.com, Griem reviews films for Christian Spotlight, and contributes weekly to the In Theory religious forum of several L.A. Times subsidiaries. Bryan and wife Gina have two children. Available for speaking or writing.

John Hargis Contributing Writer

From 1986 until 2003 Rev. John Hargis pastored churches in and around San Antonio. Since June of 2003 he has been pastor of the United Methodist Church in Leander, northwest of Austin. John regularly writes adult Sunday School lessons and other learning materials for the United Methodist Publishing House. He is married to Dr. Linda Coffey, who has a dermatology practice in San Antonio, Texas.

Chip Harper Contributing Writer fatherchip@allsaintsanglican.net

The Reverend C.B. “Chip” Harper is the Rector of All Saints’ Anglican Church in San Antonio, Texas. A native San Antonian, Father Chip graduated from Texas Military Institute and Texas A&M University. After serving 25 years active duty in the Air Force, he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Laud Hall Seminary in Clearwater, Florida. Father Chip was ordained to the priesthood in 2003 and is now dedicated to full time ministry.

Ernie Hinojosa Contributing Writer pastorernie1@mac.com

Pastor Ernie Hinojosa is the founding pastor of Camino Real Christian Fellowship, a Lutheran (ELCA) congregation located in San Antonio's Woodlawn Lake area. Started in 2001, Camino Real has since planted a second site ministry to young adults called “PM Verb” near the King William art district, as well as a coffeehouse/café called “Blend” at the same location. Pastor Ernie holds a marketing degree from Texas State University and a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Seminary in the Southwest.

Eileen Key Contributing Writer eileenkey@sbcglobal.net

Eileen Key, freelance writer and editor, resides in NW San Antonio near her grown children and two grandchildren. She taught in sixth grade and elementary school for 30 years. She has published eight anthology stories and numerous articles. Her first mystery novel from Barbour publishing will be released next year.

Ken Lewis Columnist kenlewis@satx.rr.com

After 24 years in the United States Air Force Security Forces, Ken Lewis was commissioned to a ministry for men by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole and the Christian Men’s Network. Ken strives to help men to identify with Christ and to realize that manhood and Christlikeness are synonymous. He also mentors and equips pastors and leaders in vibrant men’s ministry. He is founder and president of Men Builders International Ministries and lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his family.

Wanda Littles Contributing Writer wanda_littles@sbcglobal.net

Wanda Littles is a poet, freelance writer, author, and radio announcer. She has published two volumes of Christian poetry, That I Might Be Free and Color Blind: Psalms of Life. Her work has also been featured in Focus on the Family’s children’s magazine, Clubhouse Jr. and Time of Singing: A Magazine of Christian Poetry. She has completed a third book of poetry and is working on a novel. She has appeared on "Praise the Lord" on KHCE TV. Wanda and her husband reside in San Antonio. Visit www.wandaLittles.com.

Cinde Lucas Columnist

Cinde Lucas loves to encourage and motivate people. She is an Associate Evangelist with the United Methodist Church and a member of the National Association of United Methodist Evangelists. She is also member of the American Society of Composer, Artists, and Performers (ASCAP). Cinde and her husband Rick and daughter Rachel are members of First United Methodist Church in Lawrenceburg, TN. Visit Overflow Ministries at www.CindeLucas.com.

Joe Martinez Contributing Writer jmartinez2140@satx.rr.com

Pastor Joe Martinez is one of the founders of Saved By Grace Church in San Antonio, TX, a non-denominational church, where he has served as the Senior Pastor for 27 years. He has a collection of meditations, daily devotions, poems, articles, and songs that he has written in English and Spanish, for various church bulletins and monthly newsletters. Also he has recorded short daily devotions that are aired periodically on KBIB-AM 1000. He is married to Mary Helen Martinez and they are blessed with four children and 10 grandchildren.

Andrea H. Melcher Contributing Writer

Andrea H. Melcher, her husband Mark, and their three children are members of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, where Andrea serves as the congregation’s wedding coordinator. She is also a vocalist and instrumentalist in the church’s music and drama ministries. In the community, Andrea sings with the San Antonio Mastersingers and is involved with Kappa Delta Sorority’s child abuse prevention efforts. She holds a degree in Journalism and Public Relations from Arizona State University and an elementary teaching credential from UTSA.

Linda Owen Contributing Writer/Online Editor linda@saworship.com

Linda Owen is a regular writer on faith, retirement, travel, and general interest subjects for a variety of newspapers and magazines, both secular and Christian. She received her B.S. in Education and Journalism from SWTSC and a Master of Divinity Degree from Perkins School of Theology (SMU). Before seminary, she taught English and Media Communications at Churchill High School. After seminary, she worked on staff at churches in Dallas, Cotulla, and San Antonio. Linda teaches a weekly Bible study at University United Methodist Church. See Linda's web site: www.angelfire.com/zine2/lindaowen-writer/index.html.

Andrea C. Parker Columnist ackparker@grandecom.net

Andrea, an accomplished singer, has been writing songs for over 10 years. Her first experience with songwriting was in New York City where she wrote for two recording projects for a large church choir. In NYC she met her husband (a jazz musician) and together they write songs and musicals for their local congregation. Andrea is currently working on her first recording project. She is also the proud mother of two terrific kids (Camille and Sebastian) and serves with her husband, Edwin, the Associate Pastor at Northridge Park Baptist Church in San Antonio. Andrea's web site: www.indieheaven.com/artists/andreaparker.

Laura Petherbridge Contributing Writer Lpether@bellsouth.net

Laura Petherbridge serves couples and single adults as an expert in relationships, marriage enhancement, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She is an international speaker and author of When Your Marriage Dies—Answers To Questions About Separation and Divorce. Her message has been highlighted on many TV shows; she has spoken at the Billy Graham Training Center; and she is a featured expert on the DivorceCare video series. Laura and her husband Steve reside in Georgia. Visit www.Laurapetherbridge.com.

Allison Pittman Contributing Writer pittman66@hotmail.com

Allison Pittman is the author Ten Thousand Charms, Speak Through the Wind and With Endless Sight. She is the director of the Theater Arts Group of First Baptist Church in Universal City, and serves as co-president of the Christian Writers Group of the Greater San Antonio Area. She and her husband Mike are kept busy with their three sons, one cat, and dog Stella, the inspiration for her upcoming book, Saturdays with Stella: How I Learned to Sit, Stay and Come when God Calls. Visit www.allisonpittman.com.

Patti Richter Contributing Writer richter_patti@msn.com

Patti Richter, a freelance journalist and publicist, has written for several local print and online publications. She enjoys reading current and classic Christian nonfiction. As a member of Castle Hills First Baptist Church in San Antonio, she wrote and edited the children’s Sunday-School curriculum for Cross Points Workshop on Bible history and geography. Married to Jim for 31 years, Patti is the mother of three and a grandmother of one. The Richters now live near Dallas and are members of Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall, Texas.

Ron Rose Columnist ronrose@sbcglobal.net

Ron Rose is a faith coach in North Richland Hills, Texas. He has been shaping the faith of believers for decades. Now God has called him to focus his life on faith coaching for the next generation. To learn more, visit his web site at www.faithfitness.net.

Nyle Sexton Columnist nyle@nylesexton.com

Nyle Sexton is the Associate and Worship Arts Pastor at Rocklane Christian Church in Greenwood, Indiana. For over 20 years Nyle has been a music educator and worship leader in a wide variety of denominational settings. Nyle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in music education from the Ohio State University, and Master’s and Doctoral degrees in worship studies from the Robert Webber Institute for Worship Studies. He is passionate about worship, worship reform and the renewal of biblical worship in the modern day church. For information on worship workshops or speaking engagements, visit www.nylesexton.com.

Patsy Stevens Contributing Writer

Patsy Stevens retired from teaching after 35 years in public and private schools. She now shares her lessons through the Garden of Praise website. All the lessons, songs, and worksheets are free for use by teachers, students, and homeschool parents. Patsy and husband Murray have four grown children and eleven grandchildren. Murray has Alzheimer's disease and they are learning to deal with this disease. Patsy spends a lot of time at home, so the website is a life-saver for her. Visit http://gardenofpraise.com.

Kris Swiatocho Columnist swiatocho@gmail.com

Kris Swiatocho is the President and Director of TheSinglesNetwork.org Ministries. Kris has served in single adult ministry in various capacities for the last 20 years. She is currently working on her second book, Jesus ... Single Like Me. Her first book, 31 Day Experiment: Singles and Relationships (Harvest House Publishers), was co-authored with Dick Purnell of Single Life Resources.

Julie A. Wiley Contributing Writer jwiley@satx.rr.com

Julie A. Wiley, a San Antonio native, has more than 15-years of experience in communications. She started her career in Broadcast Journalism in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley. She has held positions in public relations and marketing, and currently serves as a marketing manager for a non-profit agency. A graduate of The Great News Network of Evangelists, Wiley teaches The Way of The Master evangelism course and serves as a facilitator for a local grief support group. She and her husband, Jim, attend Community Bible Church. She has a B.A. in Journalism from Southwest Texas State University.

Cindy Wilson Contributing Writer

Cindy Jean Wilson graduated from Taylor University with a BA in Christian Education. She married her sweetheart Doug, and they have four children and four grandchildren. A former teacher for Gifted & Talented (Iowa) and Soaring High at Harvest Academy, she loves reading—especially her Bible & dictionary. A scuba diver, storyteller, and oil painter, Cindy’s varied experiences include owning a B&B, being a wedding coordinator, and working as a caseworker. She and her husband are members of Hillside Fellowship in Spring Branch.