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Marty is a Family Pastor and an author of gospel-rich books and curriculum for children, families, and churches. His greatest passion is his love for the Lord Jesus Christ and proclaiming the life-transforming gospel message to the next generation. His work include books like Build on Jesus: A Comprehensive Guide to Gospel-Based Children’s Ministry and The Gospel Story Curriculum.
Marty Machowski
Lauren is a mother of two and is an experienced children’s ministry leader. She has served in various churches and multiple roles within children’s ministry. She is the founder and CEO of Next Gen Ministry Network, a network designed to equip and encourage kids ministry leaders and build a community for leaders to build each other up rather than compete against one another.
Lauren Jackson
Julie Lowe
Julie Lowe is an author, speaker, and counselor. Julie served as a faculty member at CCEF for over 20 years. Julie has authored several books including Safeguards: Shielding Our Homes and Equipping Our Kids and Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens. Her work and resources have been promoted by Focus on the Family and Paul Tripp’s Connecting Podcast.
Jared Kennedy serves as an editor for The Gospel Coalition. He is series editor for the TGC Hard Questions series and the author of books like Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, and Faith Builder Catechism: Devotions to Level Up Your Family Discipleship. Jared is also the co-founder of Gospel Centered Family, a network designed to equip churches and families.
Jared Kennedy
Jack, the son of a missionary pastor, is a television news writer by trade, but a Bible teacher by passion. He is the author of Show Them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids and the coauthor of The Gospel-Centered Parent and What's Up: Discovering the Gospel, Jesus, and Who You REALLY Are. Jack is passionate about discipleship resources for families, all in the pursuit that children might see Jesus.
Jack Klumpenhower