Dan Allender, Ph.D. President and Professor of Counseling, Mars Hill Graduate School at Western Seminary; Senior Editor, Mars Hill Review; Founder and Director, Wounded Heart Ministries; private counseling practice; Ordained Presbyterian minister; award-winning author, speaker, and seminar presenter; Bainbridge Island, WA. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan; M.S., Barry College; M.Div., Westminster Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Daniel Amen, M.D., is director and founder of The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine. His private practice specializes in child, adolescent, and adult behavioral medicine and nuclear brain imaging. He is board-certified in general psychiatry and child psychiatry. He has authored 15 books, including Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the Six Types of Attention Deficit Disorder and Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, as well as many professional publications. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, and 48 Hours.

Neil Anderson, D.Min., Ed.D., is President Emeritus of Freedom in Christ Ministries, and best-selling author of The Bondage Breaker and over 20 other books. D.Min., Talbot Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Pepperdine University; M.Div., M.A. Talbot Theological Seminary; BSEE, Arizona State University.

David Arp, M.S.S.W. Co-founder and Co-director, Marriage Alive International; award-winning author, speaker, seminar leader, TV/radio personality and co-host, The Family Workshop, Knoxville, TN. B.A., M.S.S.W, University of Georgia.

Claudia Arp, B.S. Co-founder and Co-director, Marriage Alive International; award-winning author, speaker, seminar leader, TV/radio personality and co-host, The Family Workshop, Knoxville, TN. B.S., University of Georgia.

Steve Arterburn Founder and chairman of New Life Clinics; host of the daily “New Life Live!” national radio program; creator of Women of Faith Conferences; nationally known speaker; author more than a dozen books • B.A., M.Ed., University of Texas.

Kay Arthur, Since founding Precept Ministries International with her husband Jack in 1970 with the vision to establish people in God’s Word, International Bible teacher and four-time Gold Medallion award-winning author Kay Arthur has authored more than 100 books and Bible studies. Kay is also the teacher and host of Precepts for Life, a radio and television program, which reaches a worldwide viewing audience of over 94 million, teaching them how to discover Truth for themselves. Today God is using Precept Ministries to reach nearly 150 countries with inductive Bible studies translated into nearly 70 languages. Kay serves as Executive Vice President and shares the office of Precept CEO with Jack. The Arthurs live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Dwight Bain, M.A., is a nationally certified counselor, professional counselor, executive coach, and certified family law mediator in Orlando, FL. M.A., B.A., Liberty University.

Richard Blankenship, M.Ed., M.A., directs the North Atlanta Center for Christian Counseling and Faithful & True — Atlanta; a program for male addicts, female addicts, spouses, and couples in recovery. He has an M.Ed. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an M.A. from Harding University Graduate School of Religion.

Jill Briscoe, author media personality, board member World Relief & Christianity Today.

Dave Carder Licensed marriage and family therapist; assistant professor for counseling ministries, First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton; well-known author including Torn Asunder: Helping Couples Recover from Infidelity • B.A., Calvary Bible College; M.A., Wayne State.

Gary Chapman, Ph.D., B.A., in Anthropology from Wheaton College in Illinios; M.A. in Anthropology from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC; M.R.E. in Education Administration and a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. He has done additional graduate work at Duke University and the University of North Carolina on the history and philosophy of education.

Mark J. Chironna, Ph.D., is a published author and writer, as well as an accomplished pianist, composer, vocalist and songwriter. His degrees include a B.A. in Music and Education, an M.Div. in Theology, an M.A. in Psychology, a Ph.D. in Theology, and is currently in the process of earning his Ph.D. in Psychology.

Jennifer Cisney, M.A., is director of Professional Relations for the American Association of Christian Counselors. She received her Master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University and has worked in the field of Christian counseling since 1994. She specializes in working with issues of grief, crisis, and trauma. Jennifer currently serves as Coordinator for AACC’s National Crisis Response Team and is a trained trainer through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. She was director of AACC’s Soul Care TRIP in New York City following 9/11.

Chap Clark, Ph.D., is associate professor of youth, family, and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and team leader and pastor of Emmanuel Church in Burbank, CA. His books include, Creative Bible Lesson in Romans: Faith on Fire, Daughters and Dads, and his latest book, Hurt: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers.

Julie Clinton, M.Ad., M.B.A.; is President of Extraordinary Women and author of Extraordinary Women: Discovering God's Dream for Your Life (Harvest House 2007) and newly released, Live God's Dream Devoational (Harvest House 2008).

Timothy Clinton Author; President of AACC; Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; Nationally Certified Counselor; Forest, VA B.S., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty University; Ed.S., Ed.D., College of William and Mary

Mark Crawford, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and a partner in the Lyles & Crawford Clinical Consulting practice in Roswell, GA. He was clinical director of a Rapha Inpatient Unit for children and adolescents in Atlanta, and serves as a consulting psychologist to the Westminster Schools in the Atlanta area. Mark received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from St. Louis University, and is author of The Obsessive-Compulsive Trap.

Freda Crews Author; Licensed Professional Counselor; Host “Time for Hope”; Spartanburg, SC; M.A., North American Baptist Seminary; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

William Cutrer Ordained pastor, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Spiritual Formation and Gheens Chair of Family Ministry, The Southern Baptist Seminary; author of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage and Sexuality and Reproductive Technologies • B.A., M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.D., University of Kentucky.

Ron Deal, M.MFT., is family life minister for the Southwestern Church of Christ in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and a therapist with the Better Life Counseling Center Degrees, Inc. M.MFT., Abilene Christian University.

Ralph Earl National authority on sexual addiction; noted family therapist in private practice; psychologist; author; lecturer; past national president American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; approver supervisor—American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapist; Diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology M.Div., Ph.D., Harvard Divinity School.

Marian Eberly, RN, MSW, LCSW, is Vice President of Program Development at Remuda Ranch. She is the clinical advisor to Remuda’s patient care team and is responsible for the development of new programs.

Kathie Erwin, Ed.D., Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Pastoral Counseling program at St. Petersburg Theological Seminary in Sarasota, Florida. Ed.D., University of Sarasota; M.A., Liberty University; B.A. Eckerd College.

Marnie Ferree, M.A., LMFT, is a therapist with the Woodmont Hills Counseling Center in Nashville, TN, and the leader of the Bethesda Workshop Ministry. She specializes in sexual recovery, with a specific focus on the treatment of sexual addiction. Marnie also works with adult sexual abuse survivors and conducts marital therapy around the issues of addiction and abuse. She is also an author and speaker.

Stephen Greggo, Ph.D., is chair of the Pastoral Counseling and Psychology Department and associate professor of pastoral counseling and psychology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Il. Ph.D., State University of New York College; M.A., Denver Seminary; B.A., State University of New York College.

W. David Hager, M.D., FACOG, is co-author of Women at Risk; physician with Women’s Care Center; faculty of the University of Kentucky Medical School; serves on Focus on the Family’s Physicians Resource Council and the Advisory Board of the Medical Institute; named one of top US physicians for women by Good Housekeeping magazine; expert on sexually transmitted disease; worked for US Centers for Disease Control; author numerous books & textbook chapters • B.A., Asbury College; M.D., University of Kentucky.

David Hall, M.A., received his degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Psychological Studies Institute. He is an active member of Sexual Wholeness, Inc., where he serves as the Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors. David has written, published and spoken at national conferences on issues such as single sexuality and the Church. David’s focus is working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with such concerns as sexual identity, singles issues, sexual compulsions and dysfunctions, as well as other general counseling and relational concerns.

Michelle McKinney Hammond, is an author, speaker, singer, and TV show co-host. Michelle is a frequently requested speaker sharing contemporary messages interlaced with humor, relevant life experiences and practical biblical principles, making God come alive for her audiences and helping people approach their relationship with God on a more personal level.

Laurie Hall, is a media personality; noted speaker and author.

Archibald Hart, Author; Professor, Fuller Graduate School of Theology; Licensed Psychologist; Certified Biofeedback Practitioner; Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Psychopharmacology; Former Dean of the School of Psychology; Pasadena, CA; B.Sc. University of South Africa; M.Sc., Ph.D. University of Natal

Kathleen Hart, author, chaplain, Fuller Theological Seminary; noted speaker.

Donald Harvey, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology, Trevecca Nazarene University; private counseling practice; Licensed Professional Counselor; author; Nashville, TN. B.A., Bethany Nazarene College; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., Virginia Tech.

Glen Havens, M.D., is director of the Ark Psychiatric Services in Atlanta, GA. A frequent contributor to Christian Counseling Today magazine, he recently wrote a chapter on childhood ADHD in David Stoop’s book on Christian parenting. He received his M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his psychiatric residency at the Wright State School of Medicine while on active duty in the Air Force.

Ronald E. Hawkins Author; Licensed Professional Counselor; Associate Pastor of Counseling Ministries, Calvary Church; Grand Rapids, MI.; B.A., Barrington College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Lynchburg College; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Edward Hindson, D.Phil., D.Min., Th.D., is an author; Dean of Liberty University Institute of Biblical Studies; Atlanta, GA; B.A., William Tyndale College; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Th.M., Grace Theological Seminary; Th.D., Trinity Graduate School; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary; D.Phil., University of South Africa.

Linda Homeyer, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, RPT-S, is a Professor in the Professional Counseling Program of the Department of Educational Administation and Psycholgical Services at Texas State University — San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State Univeristy).

Donna Rice Hughes, B.A., is an internationally-known Internet safety expert and advocate. She currently serves as the President of Enough Is Enough, a national non-profit educational organization whose mission is to make the Internet safer for children and families (www.enough.org). Her book, Kids Online: Protecting Your Children In Cyberspace (Revell, September 1998), was heralded by the media, parent groups, industry leaders, and Congress as a “powerful tool for parents.” Donna received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina and graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

June Hunt, M.A., is founder and CEO of HOPE FOR THE HEART, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry providing biblical hope and practical help in 20 languages and over 40 countries. June’s landmark work, The Biblical Counseling Library, is composed of 100 topical Biblical Counseling Keys. Her common-sense teaching is featured in her monthly Biblical Counseling Institute…and on two daily radio programs, HOPE FOR THE HEART and the live two-hour call-in counseling program, HOPE IN THE NIGHT, heard on more than 160 radio outlets. June is an accomplished musician, sought-after speaker, and top-selling author dedicated to presenting God’s Truth for Today’s Problems.

Mary Hunt, B.A., is an author; columnist; media personality on finances; debt proof seminar leader.

Greg Jantz, Ph.D., is a psychologist, author and speaker who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and addictions in Edmonds, Washington. Ph.D., Columbia Pacific University; M.A. Seattle Pacific University.

Stan Jones Provost and professor, Wheaton College; developed Wheaton’s Doctor of Psychology program in clinical psychology; serves on the central governing body of the American Psychological Association; contributing editor, Journal of Psychology and Christianity; noted author and has written numerous published articles and gold medallion award winning books including God’s Design for Sex, Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You, Homosexuality: The use of scientific research in the Church’s moral debate, and How and when to tell your kids about sex: A life long approach to shaping your child’s sexual character • B.S., Texas A&M; M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University.

Mark Laaser Author; Co-founder, Executive Director of OASISS, a division of the Christian Alliance for Sexual Recovery, Inc. (CASR); Board Member, National Council on Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity; Board Member, Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute; Minneapolis, MN.; B.A., Augustana College; M. Div. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Diane Langberg Author and Director of Diane Langberg and Associates; Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Philadelphia, PA; B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D.,Temple University.

Brooks Lines, M.A., joined the counseling staff at North Atlanta Center for Christian Counseling in 2003. She specializes in treating children, adolescents, and does marriage and family therapy. Brooks holds a master's degree in professional counseling from Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta, GA.

Florence Littauer, best-selling author; seminar leader - "Personality Plus;" noted speaker.

Ron Luce, M.A., is founder and president of Teen Mania, one of America’s largest youth organizations. He has become one of America’s foremost experts on teen culture. Ron has worked with more than 12 million teens in more than 50 countries since 1986 through the many facets of Teen Mania and was appointed on the White House Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities from 2002 – 2004.

Michael Lyles Licensed Psychiatrist; Speakers Bureau for Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Wyeth/Ayest Pharmaceuticals; Atlanta, GA; B.A., M.D. University of Michigan Accelerated Medical Program; Psychiatric Residency Duke University Medical Center

Ed Maynard, Ph.D., is psychological consultant to the Lighthouse Counseling Service in Charlotte, NC. He is the co-author of Healing for the City: Counseling in the Urban Setting, which is published by Zondervan Publishing, a division of Harper Collins.

Sharon Hart May, Ph.D., is the originator of the highly acclaimed Haven of Safety Marriage Relationship Intensives and Conferences at the Hart Institute in Pasadena, CA. Sharon is an internationally known expert in emotionally focused therapy and the author of Safe Haven Marriage.

Joseph Mayo Co-author of The Menopause Manager; Co-founder of A Woman’s Place Medical Center; Co-producer of Women’s Well News; member North American Menopause Society; expert on women’s health issues for more than 25 years; TV, radio, and conference speaker. Stanford-trained ob/gyn physician.

Mary Ann Mayo Co-author of The Menopause Manager; Co-founder of A Woman’s Place Medical Center; Co-producer of Women’s Well News; member North American Menopause Society; Licensed marriage and child counselor; author of eight books. Joseph:

Chris McCluskey Licensed clinical social worker; certified sex therapist; Practicing Life Coach & Co-Founder, Sexual Wholeness; Adjunct Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary; Speaker & Seminar Leader President, Coaching for Christian Living; Diplomate, American Board of Sexology • B.A., Miami University; M.S.W., University of Kentucky.

Lisa McMinn, Ph.D., is an author; noted speaker; associate professor, Wheaton College.

Gary Moon, Ph.D., is Professor and Vice President of the Psychological Studies Institute, and is Director of Research and Development for LifeSpring Resources. Psychology; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A., B.A., University of Georgia.

Beth Moore, B.A.; best-selling author; writes Bible studies/devotionals; noted speaker/teacher.

Linda Mintle, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in marriage and family therapy, eating disorders and infertility. She currently serves on the adjunct psychology faculty at Wheaton College. Linda writes professionally for the mass market with a monthly column in Charisma and Extraordinary Women magazines. She is the author of numerous articles and books including, A Daughter’s Journey Home, Kids Killing Kids, Getting Unstuck, Divorce Proofing Your Marriage, Lose it for Life and Overweight Kids.

Captain Jim Nelms has worked in the fire/EMS for 20 years. He has been involved in the development of peer support services and the administration of pre and post incident traumatic stress mental health support for 16 years. Jim currently serves as the State Coordinator of the Georgia Crisis Response Team. He has led the Henry/Clayton CISM Team from its inception in 1995. Jim is on the faculty of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation as an instructor for CISM: Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, CISM: Group Crisis Intervention, CISM: Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and Pastoral Crisis Intervention. His unique, common sense style of instruction is a welcome insight to the field of traumatic stress.

Connie Neal, B.A.; author; noted speaker; toured with Women of Faith.

Tommy Nelson Author: The Book of Romance and The Big Picture: Understanding the Story of the Bible; co-author of I am My Beloved’s; well-known speaker featured at organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade and Navigators; senior pastor, Denton Bible Church • B.S., University of North Texas; M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary.

George Ohlschlager Author; Executive Director of American Board of Christian Counselors; Forest, VA; B.A., Humboldt State University; M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; M.S.W. University of Iowa; J.D., University of Iowa.

Gary J. Oliver, Ph.D., is executive director of The Center for Relationship Enrichment and professor of psychology and practical theology at John Brown University. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor in the AAMFT, and a Certified Family Life Educator (C.F.L.E.). Gary is the Editor of AACC’s Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal, a contributing editor for New Man magazine, and he and his wife, Carrie, write a column in Marriage Partnership and Home Life. He and Carrie co-authored, Raising Sons… and Loving It! Gary is co-author of ten books with H. Norman Wright including, Fears, Doubts, Blues and Pouts; Raising Kids to Love Jesus; and Good Women Get Angry.

Les Parrott III Author; Associate Professor of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University; Licensed Psychologist; Co-Director, Center for Relationship Development, Seattle Pacific University; Seattle, WA; B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Fuller Graduate School of Psychology

Leslie Parrot, Ed.D. Co-Director, Center for Relationship Development, Seattle Pacific University; private practice in marriage and family therapy; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist; best-selling author, national speaker, seminar leader, and Co-Editor of the NIV Marriage Devotional Bible; Seattle, WA. B.A., M.A., Ed.D.

Craig Parshall, Esq. Trial & Constitutional Lawyer, religious freedom, civil liberties, and pro-family cases; Congressional consultant, helped draft the Religious Freedom Amendment; author, debater, TV personality, and public policy advocate; Washington, DC. B.A., Carroll College; J.D. Marquett University

Janet Parshall, B.A. Host of nationally syndicated and award-winning radio program, Janet Parshall’s America; chief spokesperson, Family Research Council; best-selling author, speaker, debater, and public policy advocate. B.A., Carroll College.

Cliff and Joyce Penner Both are educators, therapists, conference speakers and seminar leaders on sexual issues; together authors of 8 books on sexuality; Cliff is a clinical psychologist in private practice and Joyce is a clinical nurse specializing in sexual, marital & premarital therapy • Cliff: M.Div., Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary ; Joyce: R.N., M.N., UCLA.

Jorge Prado helped to establish a Counseling Center in Flushing, NY, where he worked as a family therapist. He relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2000 where he began a Spanish Ministry at Calvary Church. He is also involved in the Pastoral Care ministry, which includes the counseling center, support groups, and the Senior Adult ministry.

Douglas E. Rosenau, Ed.D., is a licensed psychologist and marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy. Doug maintains a private practice and serves as an adjunct professor of Human Sexuality in the Master’s in Counseling program at Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta, GA.

Barbara Rosberg, B.F.A.; media personality; noted speaker; author.

Steve Russo, M.A., is a best-selling author, internationally known communicator and drummer. Steve is the host of the radio program, Real Answers, heard on more than 600 stations daily. He is the featured speaker on the music video TV show, 24/SEVEN, and is host of the Real Answers New Year’s Eve TV Special. He has also been featured on ABC, CBS and NBC news' broadcasts, as well as The O’Reilly Factor on the Fox News channel.

Eric T. Scalise, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and Vice President for Professional Development at AACC and the former Dept. Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 27 years of clinical experience. He is also President of Beacon Counseling & Consulting located in Tidewater, VA.

J. Mark Shadoan, LCSW, Ed.D., is the clinical director of Light Counseling, a private, Christian counseling practice in Lynchburg, VA. Dr. Shadoan is the author of AACC's Christian Counselors Treatment Planner, and other treatment material for AACC.

Barbara Shaffer, Ph.D., psychologist; noted speaker

Georgia Shaffer, M.A., is a licensed psychologist and professional coach. She is the author of the award-winning book, A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life after Loss and the producer of the syndicated radio feature, The Mourning Glory Minute. Georgia is also the founder and executive director of Mourning Glory Ministries.

Gary Sibcy, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor with Piedmont Psychiatric Center in Lynchburg, VA. He has done extensive research on attachment theory and consults for various group homes regarding attachment-disordered children. Gary is also an assistant professor in Liberty University’s doctoral program in professional counseling.

Gary Smalley, D.Lit. Co-Host, Marriage Works Executive Director, Smalley Relationship Center; best-selling and award-winning author, video speaker, seminar leader, and national TV personality; Branson, MO. B.A., University of California; M.Div., Bethel Seminary; D.Lit., Biola

Greg Smalley, Psy.D. President, Today’s Family counseling center; Director of Clinical Research and Development, Smalley Relationship Center; author and seminar leader; Ozark, MO. M.A., Denver Seminary; M.A., Psy.D., Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology.

Michael Smalley, M.A. Director of the Smalley Marriage and Family Center, The Woodlands, TX. Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, and Seminar Leader. M.A. Wheaton College.

Wesley K. Stafford, Ph.D., is president of Compassion International. He grew up in a remote village in West Africa with missionary parents – developing a lifelong passion to help the poor and needy. Wesley is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Biola University, Wheaton College Graduate School, and Michigan State University.

David Stoop Author; Director, The Center for Family Therapy; Newport Beach, CA.; A.B., Stetson University; M. A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Southern California.

Josh Straub, M.A., ABD, serves as the Executive Assistant to the President for AACC, is a Certified Trained Trainer on the AACC National Crisis Response Team, and is the Assistant Director of Practicum and Internships in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University.

Daniel S. Sweeney, Ph.D., is a professor in the graduate department of counseling at George Fox University in Portland, OR. He is also the director of the Northwest Center for Play Therapy Studies at George Fox and board member of the Association for Play Therapy. Daniel has a small private practice and has extensive experience in working with children and families. He presents internationally on play and sandtray therapy, and has authored several books, including Counseling Children Through the World of Play and the Handbook of Group Play Therapy.

Michael Sytsma Ordained Minister, The Wesleyan Church; Licensed Professional Counselor; President, Building Intimate Marriages, Inc.; Co-Founder, Sexual Wholeness; therapist and speaker • B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S. Georgia State; Diploma, Psychological Studies Institute; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Joni Eareckson Tada, author; President of Joni and Friends - ministry to disabled; columnist; media personality.

Erica S.N. Tan, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist working with a private group practice in Virginia Beach, VA. She is passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and their families, particularly in the area of sexual identity development.

Siang-Yang Tan, Ph.D., is a Senior Pastor of the First Evangelical Church in Glendale/Arcadia, California, and is Professor of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. Ph.D., B.A. McGill University.

Debra Taylor Private practice in marriage, family, and sex therapy; licensed marriage and family therapist; certified sex therapist; author; speaker • B.A., Pepperdine University; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Certificate in Human Sexuality, UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute.

Basyle J. (Boz) Tchividjian, J.D., serves as adjunct professor at Stetson University and Daytona Beach Community College. He is a former Assistant State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit (1994-2001). Boz was chief Prosecutor, Sexual Crimes Division, where he gained much experience in cases involving sexual abuse and harassment. He is the attorney for the I-Care Child Advocacy Center, as well as serving as a member of the Advisory Board for the Center.

Chris Thurman Author; Clinical Psychologist; Austin, TX; B.A., University of Texas, M.S., East Texas State University; Ph.D., University of Texas

Cynthia Ulrich Tobias is Founder, Manager and CEO of AppLe St. (Applied Learning Styles). In addition to a busy speaking schedule, Cynthia coordinates the AppLe St. education and commerce programs and administers various learning styles projects throughout North American and internationally.

John Trent, Ph.D., is president of Encouraging Words and StrongFamilies.com, a ministry committed to strengthening marriages and family relationships worldwide. John teaches and is invited to speak at conferences across the country. In addition to speaking, he has authored and co-authored more than a dozen award-winning and best-selling books.

Sara E. Trollinger, M.A., is founder and president of House of Hope, a Christian, non-denominational residential program for troubled teenagers, located in Orlando, FL. Founded in 1985, House of Hope Orlando has helped to restore the lives of thousands of teenagers and reconcile families. It serves as the national model for other Houses of Hope across the nation.

Leslie Vernick, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with a private counseling practice. She received her master’s degree at the University of Illinois and has completed postgraduate work in biblical counseling and cognitive therapy.