Sam Luce is the Director of ChildDiscipleship.com, partnering with Awana to equip leaders and families for lifelong discipleship. He served at Redeemer Church in Utica, NY, for over twenty years. Sam holds theology degrees from Portland Bible College and Knox Theological Seminary and is pursuing doctoral studies at Western Theological Seminary. A pastor, author, and speaker, Sam is passionate about gospel-centered child discipleship. He and his wife live in Upstate New York with their four children.

Julie Lowe is an author, counselor, and speaker with over twenty-five years of experience. She holds an MA in counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary, is a licensed professional counselor, and a registered play therapist supervisor. Julie served on the faculty of CCEF for more than two decades and has taught at Missio Seminary and Westminster Theological Seminary. She regularly trains churches and organizations on issues such as abuse prevention, parenting, and trauma care. Julie has written several books on counseling and family topics. She and her husband, Greg, live in the Philadelphia area and have five children.

Brian Dembowczyk is an author, speaker, and publisher dedicated to gospel-centered family and ministry discipleship. He holds a Ph.D. and Th.M. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a D.Min. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brian has served in numerous ministry roles—ranging from youth pastor to managing editor, author of five books, and adjunct instructor. He lives in Tennessee with his wife Tara and their three children.

Hunter Williams and his wife, Sammie, are parents to four wonderful children—Margot, Clarke, Opal, and Joy. He earned a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Moody Bible Institute and is currently completing a master’s degree at Redemption Seminary. Hunter has served in student ministry, chaplaincy, and missionary work with Awana. He is passionate about teaching kids theology and equipping leaders and parents, reflected in his co-authored book How to Teach Kids Theology. Hunter loves Chattanooga and is grateful to serve his community by helping kids know the gospel.

Champ Thornton serves as the director of children and family resources at Crossway. He and his wife, Robben, have been married since 1996 and live in Newark, Delaware, where they enjoy raising their three children. Champ is the author of several books for kids and families, including The Radical Book for Kids, Why Do We Say Good Night?, and Wonders of His Love. He has also hosted the family devotional podcast In the Word, On the Go. Champ holds a PhD in Theology from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in both church and publishing roles throughout South Carolina, Ohio, and Delaware.

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