Bonnie Petroschuk

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Bonnie Petroschuk

Bonnie is a wife, mother of three adult children and a Grammie to six grandsons. In her retirement years, she enjoys reading, walking in nature, particularly at Leesylvania State Park near her home in Virginia and sharing the Gospel, whenever and however she gets an opportunity.

 

Kathy Morales

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Kathy Morales

Kathryn Morales holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College. She is the co-author of the Sinner/Saint Lenten Devotional and the Sinner/Saint Devotional: Advent & Christmas.

 

Peter Nafzger

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Peter Nafzger

Peter Nafzger (Ph.D. Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO) is Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He is the author of "These Are Written: Toward a Cruciform Theology of Scripture."

Jason Lane

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Jason Lane

Jason Lane (Th.D., University of Hamburg, Germany) is Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University, Wisconsin.

Jeffrey Pulse

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Jeffrey Pulse

Jeffrey Pulse (STM, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN; PhD, University of Durham, England) is Professor of Exegetical Theology, director of Certification and Placement, and Director of Continuing Education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. He is also the author of "Figuring Resurrection: Joseph as a Death and Resurrection Figure in the Old Testament and Second Temple Judaism" from Lexham Press.

David Clay

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David Clay

David Clay lives in St. Louis, MO, with his wife and two daughters. While working in the financial sector, he maintains a keen interest in biblical studies and theology, especially that of Martin Luther.
Bob Sundquist

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Bob Sundquist

Bob Sundquist is a pastor in Las Vegas Nevada. He is an avid student of preaching and teaches Homiletics as an adjunct in the Concordia University System. With his wife and three daughters he enjoys reading and taking walks in the greenbelt by their home.

 
Hayden Lukas

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Hayden Lukas

Hayden Lukas is a singer-songwriter from Royal Oak Michigan. He started writing music when he learned to play the guitar in 6th grade, playing in a band with his best friend. Now as a PhD candidate in systematic theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, he writes essays and music that explore what it means to have hope in a complex and often dark world.

His musical influences include Sufjan Stevens, Jon Foreman, and the Killers. His scholarly influences are Alasdair MacIntyre, Eric Perl, and Stanley Hauerwas. He strives to have Roger Scruton influence both his music and his writing.

John Andrew Schreiner

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John Andrew Schreiner

As a musician, composer, arranger, and producer; John Andrew Schreiner epitomizes what it is to be a musician’s musician. His wealth and depth of experience in all aspects of music creation and production is unrivaled. 

John began his musical journey at the age of 3 when he would regularly pick out tunes at the church where his father ministered, this musical fascination in his early life compounded throughout his teens and towards adulthood, resulting in the only true course and outlet for his pitch perfect creativity.


In a professional music career that has spanned over three decades John has influenced almost every genre of music, musical production, and composition, and this influence and creativity has been recognized by his peers in his 2010 Emmy award, an ASCAP award, and seven dove awards.  


After several projects being compromised in production John made the decision in 2001 to create his own full service recording facility near his home in Southern California in order to take full control of the projects under his direction. Due to his consummate experience and contact list his studio quickly became the home to a truly world class installation.  Many less experienced musicians, producers, and composers dabble in a pro-tools environment, but John immerses his musical experience and knowledge into a medium that complements and expands his creative input across all musical genres, applications, and audio visual production.   

 As a producer/arranger Schreiner: Arranged and recorded a song for Aretha Franklin in the movie remake “Miracle on 34th St”. Produced debut CD for Cambria Detken, winner of the Ellen Degeneres “Sing In My Shower” contest 2009. Produced and co-wrote “Dance with Me” with the legendary Hal David (composer of “Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head”)  as background music for Cindy Crawford's 2010 beauty infomercials. Produced Jose Feliciano for Burger King commercial. Arranged and produced numerous string arrangements for Gustavo Santaolalla with well known alternative bands Café Tacuba and Julieta Venegas.

    As a musician/composer, Schreiner: - Made numerous appearances on Jay Leno, Johnny Carson, Late Show, etc. with Donna Summer, Nell Carter, Lauren Christy, and Clarence Clemons of the E street Band. 

In addition to his extensive musical accomplishments John has:

  • Scored numerous movies, short films, and commercials both domestically and internationally. 
  • Won an Emmy Composition Award for the series “Understanding Chemistry in Our World in 2010. 
  • Played on Dokken’s hit song “Dream Warrior”, released for Nightmare on Elm Street 3
  • Played piano and synth on Don Dokken’s 2008 solo album “Up from the Ashes"    
  • Won the 2001 ASCAP Christian Music Award for writing the number one song “This Good Day” with Fernando Ortega.
  • Written seven number one songs for Inspirational Radio.

Other credits include playing and arranging music for internationally renowned recording artists such as: - Aretha Franklin, Cher, Paula Abdul, Gary Wright, Stephanie Mills, Donna Summer, Vanessa Williams, Rosie Flores, Henry Mancini, CeCe Winans, David Pack, Sheri Belafonte, Jose Feliciano, Amy Grant, Stewart Copeland, Stanley Clarke, John Patitucci, Larry Taylor, Joe LaBarara, Bill Liston, Buddy Miller, Fernando Ortega, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, Marilyn McCoo, Nel Carter, Hamish Stuart (of the average white band), Mandy Barnett, the Blackwood Brothers, and many, many more.

John is often asked by recording hardware and software manufacturers to advise and consult on future products, a fact that speaks volumes to his unique reputation in the business of music. John Andrew Schreiner can and will make a difference to any project no matter what is required or desired.

Jason Oakland

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Jason Oakland

Jason Oakland is an assistant professor of theology at Wisconsin Lutheran College after serving 17 years in the parish. He is a graduate of Martin Luther College, has an MDiv and STM from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, and is currently a PhD student at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He is married to Kari, and they have been blessed with a daughter, Elizabeth.

 

Gage Jordan

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Gage Jordan

Gage Jordan is the Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Dyersburg, TN. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Studies with a Pastoral Emphasis from Central Baptist College and a Masters in Theology from Lamp Theological Seminary while currently working on a Doctorate of Ministry at Birmingham Theological Seminary. Gage co-hosts the podcast Assurance of Pardon with Scott Davis and is married to Katie and has a 3-year-old daughter named Ayla Grace. He loves people and Jesus and is passionate about helping make the truth of the Scriptures accessible to everyone.

Tanner Olson

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Tanner Olson

Tanner Olson is an author, poet, and speaker living in Nashville, TN with his wife Sarah and their dog, Pancake. The mission of Tanner’s writing is to spread hope and announce love through written and spoken word poetry. From classrooms to churches to coffee shops to conferences, Tanner has traveled the country performing poetry, delivering messages of hope, and sharing stories. You can find Tanner's work at writtentospeak.com and @writtentospeak on Instagram.