Steve and Annie are musicians who take their message of Christ centered family to fans all over North America. Steve’s enthusiasm for Jesus, family, hunting, and humor shine in his books, including Hot Topics for Couples and A Look at Life from a Deer Stand.

Sue has spoken all over the world and is a woman of tremendous faith and delights in encouraging people through her testimony of the grace of God as she deals with deafness and multiple sclerosis. She received her BS degree before doing post-graduate work in counseling at Case Western Reserve and Columbia Bible College and Seminary. The inspiration behind the
award winning family TV series, SUE THOMAS: FBEye,‎ she has not only captured the hearts of
millions of Americans,  but her name is known in 64 nations around the world where the TV
show has been aired.

Founder of Common Ground Ministries and travels extensively, singing and preaching in more than 50 prisons a year. John has produced 24 albums and holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary.

Marcus is the Executive Director of the Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center near Berlin, Ohio. He is active in preaching, teaching, and writing in the Mennonite Church. In 2010, Marcus graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in history from Ohio State University and, in 2015, acquired a Master's Degree in the History of Christianity from Yale University.

Ken Gonyer of Broadway, Virginia, is the CEO of Choice Books, a national distributor of inspirational reading material. He and his wife Karen are authors of two books: How Do I Stop Stressing About Money? and The Good Life: Finding Joy, Peace, and Simplicity in a Stressed-Out World. Ken studied at James Madison University and Liberty University. A member of Toastmasters International since 2007, Ken’s experience as a public speaker has taught him the value of storytelling as an integral part of effective communication.

LeRoy Hershberger got his start in storytelling by entertaining his nieces and nephews.  He tells
stories of growing up Amish, from nature, folk-lore and sacred wisdom.  Leroy grew up in
Wisconsin and has lived in Reno County Kansas since 1984.  He has a degree in English from
Yale University, repairs farm machinery, teaches High School shop class, likes to travel and
loves snowboarding.  His most formative adult adventure was a year spent with the MCC
trainee program working on small dairy farms in Switzerland and Southern Germany.  Leroy
believes that storytelling not only delights but also enlightens and heals.  Storytelling is a
distinctly human characteristic & everyone should do it.