Tass Saada Tass Saada is a former Muslim and the founder of Hope for Ishmael, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to reconcile Arabs and Jews. Born in 1951 in the Gaza Strip, Saada grew up in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He worked under Yasser Arafat as a Fatah… read more

Ginny Saint Steve Saint grew up in Ecuador in close community with the indigenous Waodani people. His father, Nate Saint, was one of five missionaries martyred in their attempt to befriend the Waodani (previously known as the Aucas). Steve and his wife, Ginny Saint… read more

Steve Saint Steve Saint grew up in Ecuador in close community with the Waodani. His father, Nate Saint, was one of five missionaries martyred in their attempt to befriend the Waodani. After graduating from Wheaton College, Steve launched several successful businesses… read more

Mark Sanborn Mark Sanborn is the president of Sanborn & Associates Inc., an idea lab for leadership development. Leadershipgurus.net lists Mark as one of the top-thirty leadership experts in the world.In addition to his experience leading at the local and national… read more

Ken Sande Ken Sande is an attorney and the founder and president of Peacemaker Ministries. He has a passion for bringing the life-changing power of God's peacemaking principles into the lives of Christians and their churches. In hundreds of conflicts, Ken has used… read more

Tim Sanders Tim Sanders is a sought–after international speaker, a consultant to Fortune 1000 companies, and the author of the New York Times best seller Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends. He is also the author of The Likeability… read more

Tim Sanford Tim Sanford is a licensed professional counselor with Focus on the Family and in private practice. An author, speaker, ordained minister, and former youth worker, he has more than 30 years of experience working with teenagers. Tim and his wife, Becky… read more

David Sanford David Sanford is the founder of Sanford Communications, Inc., which in December 2008 joined Credo Communications LLC. In his new leadership role, David continues to work closely with leaders, organizations, and publishers to develop life-changing books… read more

Renee S. Sanford David and Renée Sanford own Sanford Communications, Inc., which works closely with leading authors, ministries, and publishers to develop life-changing books and other resources. Their professional credentials, life experience, and passion for helping… read more

Rick Santorum Rick Santorum was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 2012. His grassroots approach to campaigning catapulted him to frontrunner status. Prior to running for President, Rick served in the U.S. House of Representatives… read more

Joseph Sapulich Joseph Sapulich grew up in Chicago and classically trained in fine art and design at the American Academy of Art. Joseph received several awards and honors for conventional and digital art in advertising, which led him to the film industry. He was responsible… read more

Edith Schaeffer Edith Schaeffer is the widow of the late Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer. Her first book, L'Abri, tells the story of their remarkable Christian community in the Swiss Alps. Mrs. Schaeffer is also co-author, with her husband, of a family/group… read more

Francis A. Schaeffer In 1948 God called Francis A. Schaeffer and his wife to leave their St. Louis pastorate and make their home in Switzerland. From this beginning grew the fruitful ministry of L'Abri Fellowship in the Swiss Alps. Philosopher, theologian, lecturer, author… read more

Dave Schmelzer Dave Schmelzer is the senior pastor at Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Greater Boston. A former playwright, Dave graduated from Stanford University with a degree in literature and later received his M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.… read more

Betsy Schmitt Betsy Todt Schmitt is children's editor for The Livingstone Corporation and a veteran in children's ministry. She has written the popular kids' devotional Sticky Situations and was contributing editor to Ready for Life. A graduate of Northwestern University… read more

Jennifer Schuchmann Jennifer Schuchmann is an accomplished writer, trainer, and speaker noted for creative and practical approaches to business and spiritual topics. The author of Your Unforgettable Life, Jennifer has also written for Today's Christian, The Christian Communicator… read more

Lauren Scruggs Lauren Scruggs is a fashion journalist and the founder and editor-in-chief of LOLO Magazine, an online lifestyle experience magazine that integrates coverage of the food, fashion, beauty, health, and travel industries. She has served as a contributing… read more

Scruggs Family Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs are authors, speakers, and counselors. Their writings include the widely used book I Do Again, which chronicled their thirty-year story of marriage, betrayal, infidelity, divorce, emotional damage and scarring, forgiveness, restoration… read more

Nate Self Nate Self is the former Ranger Captain who risked his life in Afghanistan in the battle of Takur Ghar (translated "Tall Mountain"), also known as the Rescue on Roberts Ridge. For his heroism, Nate Self was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and… read more

Jim Seybert Jim Seybert learned how to tell stories in 30- and 60-second increments as a radio announcer, talk show host, and producer of over 1,000 television commercials, radio ads, and industrial training videos. Jim's corporate skills were honed during his years… read more

Yorgos Sgouros Yorgos Sgouros lives in Athens with his wife. He has worked as a freelance illustrator since 2000. He has illustrated more than 40 children's books to date. read more

Melanie Shankle Melanie Shankle was in fourth grade when her teacher asked her to read a story she had written to the entire class. Even though that story now seems a little silly and simplistic, it made the students in Mrs. Rice's homeroom laugh out loud, and a little… read more

Haydn Shaw Haydn Shaw is a leading expert on understanding generational differences and transforming negative work environments and employees. He is a full-time speaker and consultant for FranklinCovey specializing in leadership, execution, and personal productivity… read more

George Beverly Shea Since George Beverly Shea first sang for Billy Graham on the Chicago radio hymn program Songs in the Night in 1943, he has carried the gospel in song to every continent and every state in the Union. He is the recipient of ten Grammy nominations and one… read more

Susie Shellenberger Susie Shellenberger is the editor of Brio magazine for teen girls, published by Focus on the Family. She's a former youth pastor and high school speech and drama teacher. Susie has written 36 books. She has a passion for MKs and has been on every continent… read more

Sheri Rose Shepherd Sheri Rose Shepherd is an award-winning author, Bible life coach, and humorist with over one million books sold. Her life experiences help her identify with almost any woman's battle. She grew up in a broken home and was severely overweight as a teen… read more

Wolfgang Simson Wolfgang Simson was born in Germany and has German, Jewish, and Hungarian roots. In the midst of beginning a political career, a number of supernatural experiences brought him to a confrontation with the reality of Christ. After working as a social worker… read more

Randy Singer Randy Singer is a critically acclaimed, award-winning author and veteran trial attorney. He has penned more than 10 legal thrillers and was recently a finalist with John Grisham and Michael Connelly for the inaugural Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction… read more

Juli Slattery Dr. Juli Slattery is a Christian psychologist, speaker, author, wife, and mother. She serves as an adjunct professor of marriage and family studies at the Focus on the Family Institute and as a frequent cohost of the "Focus on the Family" daily radio… read more

Matthew Sleeth Matthew Sleeth, MD, a former emergency room physician, felt like he was straightening deck chairs on the Titanic saving one patient at a time while the whole ship (Earth) was going down. Following a new calling, Dr. Sleeth resigned from his position as… read more

Nancy Sleeth Nancy Sleeth and her husband, Matthew, are cofounders of Blessed Earth, a faith-based environmental nonprofit. After an environmental and spiritual conversion experience, Nancy and her family radically altered their footprint, giving away half their possessions… read more

Amy Smalley Amy and Michael Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders, authors, and couples' consultants has grown in response to their signature no-nonsense… read more

Gary Smalley Gary Smalley is one of the country's best known authors and speakers on family relationships. He is the author and coauthor of 16 best-selling, award-winning books along with several popular films and videos. He has spent over 30 years learning, teaching… read more

Greg Smalley Dr. Greg Smalley earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California. He also holds two masters degrees: one is in counseling psychology from Denver Seminary and the other is… read more

Michael Smalley Amy and Michael Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders, authors, and couples' consultants has grown in response to their signature no-nonsense… read more

Erin Smalley Erin Smalley earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse for eight years prior to going back to school for a master's degree in clinical psychology at Evangel University… read more

Bob Smiley I've been doing stand-up comedy for more than nine years; and several of those times have actually been in front of people! I've opened for such groups as Newsboys, MercyMe, Third Day, Switchfoot, TobyMac, and Audio Adrenaline, even though my best friend… read more

Colin S. Smith Colin Smith was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He came to personal faith in Christ at the age of six, and sensed God's call to pastoral ministry early in life. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Master of Philosophy from London Bible College… read more

Emmitt Smith Emmitt Smith is best known as NFL's all-time leading rusher of the Dallas Cowboys, 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, and Dancing with the Stars champion. Emmitt is also a successful real estate developer, and he appeared in early 2010 on NBC's… read more

Bob Smithouser Bob Smithouser has ministered at Focus on the Family for more than twenty years, sixteen of them as the editor of Plugged In, an award-winning publication designed to help parents navigate popular youth culture. Since 1995 he has answered young people… read more

Charles R. Solomon Charles R. Solomon, EdD, was born in east Tennessee and received his BS at East Tennessee State University in 1951. Moving to Baltimore and then to Denver while working in the aerospace industry, he received his master's degree at the University of Colorado… read more

Ann Spangler Ann Spangler is an award-winning author, publishing her first book and bestseller in 1994. She has continued to author several bestselling books, including Women of the Bible (co-authored with Jean Syswerda), Praying the Names of God, and Praying the… read more

R. C. Sproul Dr. R.C. Sproul is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education ministry located near Orlando, Florida. His teaching can be heard on the program Renewing Your Mind, which is broadcast on hundreds of radio outlets… read more

R. C. Sproul, Jr. R. C. Sproul, Jr. served for eleven years as editor-in-chief of Tabletalk magazine. In 1996, he opened Highlands Ministries and planted St. Peter Presbyterian Church in southwestern Virginia. In addition to being the principal teacher at St. Peter, he… read more

Rebecca St. James Rebecca St. James has been a defining voice in contemporary Christian music for more than a decade. She is a three-time Dove Award winner, as well as a winner of the prestigious Grammy Award. In January 2007 she was voted Favorite Female Artist by CCM… read more

Andy Stanley Andy Stanley is the founder of North Point Ministries, Inc., and senior pastor of North Point Community Church. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, North Point Community Church is the first campus of NPMI. Buckhead Church, the second campus of NPMI, began… read more

Scott Stapp Scott Stapp is among the most successful artists of the modern rock era. As Creed's lead vocalist, he has sold over 35 million records, with 26 million sold in the United States alone. He has toured the world several times, selling out arenas and major… read more

Steve Stephens Steve Stephens is a licensed psychologist, marriage and family therapist, seminar speaker, author of 16 books, including 20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage, and co-compiler of the Lists to Live By series. Dr. Stephens is a member of the American… read more

Ed Stewart Ed Stewart has spent 15 years in pastoral ministries. He has also worked as an editor and education specialist at Gospel Light Publishing. He is currently a freelance editor, writer, and novelist. Stewart's most recent work is the thriller entitled Terminal… read more

Greg Stier Greg Stier is the founder and president of Dare 2 Share Ministries (D2S) based in Denver, Colorado. Over the last decade, Greg has impacted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Christian teenagers across the country through Dare 2 Share training conferences… read more

Peggy Stoks Romance author Peggy Stoks wrote her novella Tea for Marie for the anthology A Victorian Christmas Tea realizing that while anthologies are popular in the secular romance market, there aren't many available to Christian readers. Peggy combined her great… read more

David Stoop David Stoop, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in California. He received a master's in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate from the University of Southern California. David is the founder and director of The Center for… read more

Diane Stortz Diane Stortz is former editorial director and acquisitions head at Standard Publishing book group. She now owns her own company, Izzy's Office, in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she writes for both children and adults. She has written more than 50 titles for… read more

Joe Stowell Dr. Joseph M. Stowell serves as the 11th President of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comprised of approximately 2500 undergraduate and graduate students, Cornerstone is a Christ–centered university with a passion for global influence… read more

Sally E. Stuart Sally Stuart has been writing for over forty years, and has been putting out "The Christian Writers' Market Guide" for the last twenty-four years. Her other writings include several Christian education resources books, a childrens' book, a basic writing… read more

Sarah Sumner Sarah Sumner, PhD, is dean of A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary in Redding, California. She is also an author and speaker who travels both nationally and internationally to address church congregations and institutions of Christian higher education. In… read more

Betty Free Swanberg Betty Swanberg was born and raised in northern Illinois. She received a bachelor of arts degree in education from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and did graduate studies in early childhood education at National-Louis University in Evanston, Illinois… read more

Rik Swartzwelder Rik Swartzwelder is a writer-director-producer whose films have screened at over 145 film festivals worldwide and garnered over 50 major awards, including a Crystal Heart Award, a CINE Special Jury Award, a student Emmy and the Sprint/PCS Filmmaker of… read more

Phillip J. Swihart Phil Swihart is director of counseling services and community relations for the counseling department at Focus on the Family. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University and a master's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles… read more