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WCN Writers
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Cathy Souhrada
Education Director Cathy Souhrada has worked for the Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund for 21 years. In that time she has spoken to business, religious and school groups, and administered various public education programs such as the Wisconsin Right to Life Education Fund’s statewide audiovisual program to public and private schools. She has also spoken to high schools, religious and community groups. She oversees organizational publications, and an emergency fund to assist pregnant women who fall outside of normal channels for assistance and are in need of immediate help. Examples of situations could be domestic abuse, lack of shelter, medical care due to high-risk pregnancy, utilities and lack of funds to assist with rent because a spouse, boyfriend or fiancé left the woman because of pregnancy.
Married to Bill, she lives in Milwaukee. She has two sons – William and Daniel, and one new grandson, Logan William. She has her MSW in Health Administration and her BSW in Social Welfare. She has been involved in medical social work, was admissions coordinator for nursing homes and has worked in community assessment programs to assist the elderly and disabled, prior to coming to Wisconsin Right to Life. She has enjoyed volunteering for a hospice and as her human concerns representative at her church.
Call: 414-778-5780
Website: http://www.wrtl.org
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Dan Kohn
Dan Kohn has been married for 35 years and has two, adult children (and two grandchildren). He is also a Christian author, trainer and counselor.
He is currently working toward a new career as a pastor, while he works in jail and elder care ministry in Wausau. Dan loves writing, and is
working on his 5th book.
Call: 888-590-8652
Email: dgkohn@computerfrontier.net
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Dave Wager
Since 1981 Dave Wager has served as a leader, friend, and teacher to thousands who have entered the educational grounds of Silver Birch Ranch in White Lake, Wisconsin.
Dave continues to serve as the president of Silver Birch Ranch, and also teaches at camps, conferences, churches and businesses throughout the world. Dave is an award winning author (GraceAcresPress.com) who has dedicated his life to communicating the truths of the Bible to students and adults in a simple, energetic and challenging way.
Call: 715-484-2742 Ext. 233
Email: dave.wager@silverbirchranch.org
Website: http://www.silverbirchranch.org
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David Kroll
Dave is married to his wife Barbara and they have three children and five grandchildren. Dave is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a BS in Sociology and Philosophy. He and His wife have owned and operated Milk ‘N Honey Health Foods since 1985 which is located in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Dave has worked as a certified nutritionist since 1991.
Dave has also served as an ordained Christian minister since 1988 and presently co-pastors a church in the Milwaukee area. Dave has authored dozens of comprehensive essays on theological and health and nutrition issues and has lectured widely on such issues as well. In 2004 he authored the book entitled, “When Will Christ Return.”
Email: healthycell@aol.com
Website: http://www.milkandhoneyhealthfoods.com
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Dr. James Bowman
James Bowman, MD, ND, DHNC, DCP, FAAIM of Alternative Health Concepts
Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481
James Bowman began his studies in science and medicine after high school. Stationed in an intelligence unit in Berlin, Germany, and seeking to begin his medical education, he attended classes at the Freie Universität, Berlin, School of Medicine, with a combined emphasis on both family and internal medicine. This medical college is a recognized leader in research and in alternative health care.
In addition to the medical curriculum, he took many additional hours to earn his credentials in two key alternative health care areas, naturopathy, and homeopathy, both of which have their origins and development in Germany. He also completed advanced studies in detoxificaiton, herbal and botanical medicine, nutritional therapy, enzyme therapy, and stress management.
He completed his MD degree at the Open Internation University, School of Medical Studies, in Sri Lanka, another world leading scientific research and alternative health care university. He has been in practice for thirty years and sees both children and adults for a very wide variety of health issues using the European natural and alternative approaches he learned in Germany.
NOTE: Although he holds multiple professional degrees, in the State of Wisconsin, if a practitioner has more than one professional degree he or she must choose only one under which to practice. Although he holds an MD degree from a recognized school, because his work is completely devoted to natural and alternative methods, he has chosen not to be licensed as an MD in Wisconsin, nor to practice common medical services such as prescribing Rx medications, performing surgery, etc., but to practice under the scope of naturopathy and all its services. For the sake of clearly informing the public of his practice and his educational background, this explanation is given in accordance with the direction of the Department of Regulation & Licensing, State of Wisconsin, Madison.
Call: 715-341-4949
Website: http://www.getyourlifeback.org
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Greg Christman
Greg has been married to his beautiful wife Melissa for over 20 years. He has four children currently ranging from 15 – 21. A Catholic from birth, baptized in the Spirit while at a Charismatic conference almost a decade ago, and currently seeking a closer relationship with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Writing and speaking has always been a passion, and he is now seeking engagements speaking as God leads.
Currently, he is writing a monthly column for Wisconsin Christian News relating Christ to daily life, and the marketplace.
Greg has been serving customers in various positions for over 25 years, and he has been in business for himself since 2004 and very much enjoys serving his customers, his family, the healing ministry, and all those God leads him to. He seeks to make God the center of his life, and strives to help others do the same.
Greg, his wife Melissa, and his children live in Appleton/Grand Chute, Wisconsin.
Call: 920-470-6979
Email: gchristman@new.rr.com
Website: http://www.promarkllc.com
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Harlan Accola
Harlan is the chief loan officer at Moneywise Mortgage based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He has extensive knowledge of financial management and debt reduction and is available to speak on a wide variety of topics including budgeting, debt elimination, proper use of credit from a biblical perspective, as well as mortgages and reverse mortgages.
Call: 800-216-3368
Email: haccola@bluejeanbankers.com
Website: http://www.bluejeanbankers.com
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Jackie & Cindy
Jackie and Cindy from
THE HEARTBEAT OF THE HOME
As a compliment to THE HEARTBEAT OF THE HOME radio and print ministry, Cindy pursues other writing projects including magazine articles in publications such as Christian Communicator, Marriage Partnership (now melded with Today’s Christian Woman), Victory in Grace, and books such as Cup of Comfort for Writers and the newly released Writing So Heaven Will Be Different. She writes a humor column for American Christian Fiction Writers’ Afictionado ezine and is at work on several novels, one of which is a 2008 finalist in ACFW’s Genesis Contest.
Jackie’s editing skills are kept busy on the many HEARTBEAT projects, including the 95 theme-related books produced by the ministry. She and her husband live on a century-old farm in the heart of Wisconsin, from which they serve their Lord and the people He brings across their path.
Cindy and her husband live one cornfield north of them, enjoying the solitude of country life and the wonderful chaos of five young grandchildren nearby.
Website: http://www.heartbeatofthehome.org
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Jim Lees
Jim is a uniquely gifted communicator. His style is an attractive blend of meaningful messages with humor, deep insight and relevancy. Jim appeals to a variety of audiences and readers including the young people, adults and business/professionals. In every case, people’s hearts are positively impacted, as Jim surrenders to the Holy Spirit.
Professional speaker
Author of Claiming Success for Your Child and New Generation
Host of GREAT Train Kids Children’s TV show
President of the non-profit Partners With Youth
Fundraiser
Call: 414-254-5955
Email: greatpartnerswithyouth@yahoo.com
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Julaine Appling
Julaine is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where at the age of 5 months, she was adopted into the loving home of Bob and Mary Appling. Following college, Julaine moved to Wisconsin, where she has lived for most of the intervening years. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Humanities, a B.S. in English Education, and a Master of Science in Educational Administration and Supervision. Through the years she has done additional graduate-level course work at UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee.
During the nearly 10 years Julaine spent in the classroom in Wisconsin, she taught on the junior high, high school, and college levels. Her primary teaching areas have been history, government, English, and education courses. In addition, for 5 years Julaine was the administrator of a private school; and she has also been office manager for a small law firm in Milwaukee.
In October, 1997, Julaine came to work at The Wisconsin Family Council (WFC) as Director of Office Operations. She served in that capacity until November, 1998, when she was asked to become the Executive Director of WFC.
Call: 888-378-7395
Email: info@wifamilycouncil.org
Website: http://www.wifamilycouncil.org
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Kenneth E. Henes
Ken Henes is the Minister at Westwood Christian Church in Madison and the Executive Director of WCMA, Inc. in Madison, a church planting organization.
Ken was raised in Wisconsin and committed himself to ministry during high school. He attended Lincoln Christian College and earned an A.B. degree in Christian Ministries in 1973 and attended Lincoln Christian Seminary and earned a M.Div. degree in preaching in 1978. He has served in ministry since 1970 and has broad-ranging experience in ministry and church consulting.
Ken does ministry consulting and speaking for churches and Christian organizations in mission and vision planning and leadership development.
Call: 608-222-3844
Email: khenes@wcma.net
Website: http://www.wcma.net
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Mary Catterton
Mary Catterton has been a featured keynote speaker, singer, songwriter and witness for Christ is a variety of venues. She has had two of her songs published in Habitat for Humanity's International songbook "House of Harmony", and has eight CD's to her credit. Her last two projects were recorded in Nashville. Mary brings her special blend of light hearted, transparent, spirit filled blend of music and ministry into churches throughout the Midwest. She has also toured with Surprised by Grace (a five piece Christian Jazz Quintet) for over 20 years, performing at Appleton's PAC, Weidner Center, Madison Civic Center, Naples Florida, Habitat's Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and elsewhere. She's opened for performers of note; Gordon Jensen, the Four Freshmen, The Lettermen and the Fox Valley Symphony, to name just a few.
Mary has been blessed to be one of the featured writers for Wisconsin Christian News. This powerful publication provides a potent outreach - serving to strengthen the body of believers in Christ.
In her writing, singing and speaking, it's all about Jesus and the wonders, transformation and miracles He has worked in her life. A successful marketing company owner for 30 plus years, Mary gave up her lucrative career to begin Waters of Life™ Ministry for Women, Inc. in 2004. This too, is another of the miracles with which God has blessed Mary. For each new day brings new opportunities to "tell the old, old story" about Jesus and His love.
Mary will bring her enthusiasm, soothing music and wonderful witness to virtually any setting and she can be reached on her website, by mail or email.
Call: 920-731-0928
Email: mary@wolministry.com
Website: http://www.wolministry.com
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Mary Pierce
Author, speaker and humorist Mary Pierce tickles the funny bone as she touches the heart, offering wit and wisdom to corporate and community audiences at women’s wellness and staff development events, caregiver gatherings and church retreats since 1996.
Mary’s the author of three books of inspirational humor for women, published by Zondervan/HarperCollins: When Did I Stop Being Barbie and Become Mrs. Potato Head? (2003); Confessions of a Prayer Wimp (2005); and When Did My Life Become a Game of Twister? (2007). She’s a frequent contributor to Focus on the Family publications and a columnist for Quality of Life Times.
With degrees in education and business, she’s worked as a stockbroker, teacher and corporate trainer, and radio co-host. Mary and her husband Terry share six children and seven grandchildren, and a fox “terrorist” named Izzy, and they are full-time caregivers for Mary’s mother. They live in Eau Claire where Mary dreams of getting her act together…someday.
Website: http://www.laughlady.com
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Matt Sande
Matt joined Pro-Life Wisconsin as the organization’s Director of Legislation. Public policy and politics are his passion. A 1991 political science graduate from the University of Notre Dame and a former legislative aide in the Wisconsin State Capitol, Matt has both studied and directly participated in the political process for over fifteen years. He served as the Director of Legislation for the Wisconsin Hospital Association for three years before joining Pro-Life Wisconsin. Matt can speak about the politics and policy of the pro-life movement in Wisconsin, effective methods of influencing state legislators, and legislative strategy surrounding a variety of life issues. Matt lives in Cambridge with his wife, Rebecca, and four children - George, Ian, Clare and Patrick.
Call: 877-GODS-WILL
Website: http://www.prolifewisconsin.org
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Michelle Rayburn
Michelle Rayburn is a speaker, freelance writer, and musician with a passion for helping people connect the dots between faith, creativity, and everyday life. Drawing on her ministry experience, her creative hobbies, and her previous work as a registered nurse, she helps others discover the joy of finding God in everyday life. Michelle has written for Christian Communicator, Victory in Grace, The Heartbeat of the Home, and has chapters in two anthologies—Poetica Grandmatica and Writing so Heaven Will Be Different.
Michelle began ministering in music over two decades ago leading worship, playing piano, and writing songs. She has recorded a CD titled His Autograph and a single, Pray for the Soldiers. Michelle has a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership with a counseling emphasis from Crown College. She has been married to her husband, Phil for over eighteen years and they have two teenaged sons. Their family serves in ministry at Arrowhead Bible Camp in north central Wisconsin.
Call: 715-967-2920
Email: michelle@michellerayburn.com
Website: http://www.michellerayburn.com
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Mike Prom
Mike has been married to Ann for 27 years and they have three children, Becky, Eric and Ben and one grandchild. Prior to joining the staff of Headwaters Christian Youth, Mike received a BS in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. Mike has been with HCY for 27 years, serving most of those years as Executive Director.
In the past ten years, an offshoot of HCY has formed in the area of leadership and youth ministry development called Wise, Intentional Leadership Development (WILD). WILD impacts not only north central Wisconsin, but also southern Africa and the areas in and around Nepal.
Through training trips to the other continents and having pastors come to Wisconsin, Mike has been able to set up a network with pastors and church lay leaders to provide training to all levels of congregations and on going resource information and lessons to continue this empowering process.
Call: 715-369-2500, 715-367-9453
Email: promhcy@newnorth.net
Website: http://www.myhcy.com
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Patrick Wallschlaeger
Patrick Wallschlaeger - CEO and Founder of Midwest Professional Planners, Ltd. (MPPL is an independent, Christian directed, financial advisory firm headquartered in Wausau, Wisconsin,)is a planner with over 28 years of experience in personal financial planning. He has been personally involved in more than 1,000 individual and business financial plans.
Pat has a weekly TV segment on WSAW TV 7 titled, “Your Financial Future”. He speaks to many groups throughout the country on financial planning topics.
Pat is a licensed financial planner in Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida and Minnesota. He is a member of the Financial Planners Association.
He resides in Wausau, Wisconsin with his wife.
Call: 800-236-6775
Website: http://www.mpplplan.com
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Paul Lagan
Concerning the great moral, spiritual, and ethical issues of our day, Paul Lagan is well suited for the task at hand. In 1989, he founded Alliance for Life Ministries (AFLM), a conservative Christian ministry located in Madison, Wisconsin, which is arguably the most liberal city in the United States. This ministry is geared toward making a difference by taking God’s Word and applying it to His Cultural Mandate.
What makes Paul particularly unique is that he, along with his wife Sue and other m embers of AFLM, has actually done what most other conservative organizations only suggest. The fact that he is actively on the front lines of the battle gives him a unique credibility and qualifies him to advise and direct concerning the great issues of our day.
In 1999, Paul and Sue received the prestigious Salt and Light Award from The Center for Reclaiming America for Christ, as the Outstanding Christian Organization in the United States.
From among millions of Web sites, AFLM is honored and blessed to be listed on the first page of Google, Yahoo, and many other search engines.
Paul has appeared as keynote and guest speaker before functions across the United States. He spoke (along with leaders of other national pro-family organizations) before the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., and has been interviewed numerous times on television and radio, and in newspapers and national magazines.
Statements written and articles published by Paul have received recognition both here and abroad.
The Lagans have worked with the largest and most noteworthy Christian organizations in the United States.
Paul does not make a living by playing church. He has never received any form of salary, wage, benefit, or financial reimbursement for his ministry efforts, and is, therefore, able to “tell it as it is with no strings attached.”
Before retiring Paul was self-employed as the founder and owner of Union Financial Services, an estate and financial planning organization that operated primarily within the Midwest.
Email: ministry@alliance4lifemin.org
Website: http://www.allianceforlifeministries.org
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Peggy Hamill
Born in Milwaukee, Peggy Hamill is the second oldest of eleven children. She and her husband Bob are the parents of eleven children (ten living, one lost through miscarriage).
Peggy began her pro-life work in the early '70s as a volunteer with Wisconsin Citizens Concerned for Life. Over the years, she has gone on to volunteer with Wisconsin Right to Life, Citizens for a Pro-Life Society, Missionaries to the Preborn, held baby showers for Pregnancy Help Center of Milwaukee, and worked independently as a regular sidewalk counselor at Milwaukee's surgical abortion centers.
Peggy has served in leadership with Pro-Life Wisconsin since 1994 as an affiliate leader, a board member, and President of the PLW Board of Directors. Since 1999, Peggy has served as state director of Pro-Life Wisconsin, a Christian legislative and educational organization that represents approximately 30,000 families throughout the state.
In the past few years, much of Peggy's work at Pro-Life Wisconsin has involved working to combat the contraceptive mentality and educating about the deadly link between contraception and abortion. Peggy also speaks out in defense of vulnerable people with disabilities and those faced with debilitating illnesses.
Call: 877-GODS-WILL
Website: http://www.prolifewisconsin.org
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Revs. Wally & Jan Ninneman
In 2005, both Wally and Jan Ninneman left prominent business careers to answer God’s call to a full-time ministry. They minister under a healing and teaching anointing. They have ministered in the United States in churches in Wisconsin, California, Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas. In addition, to ministering in the United States, they have ministered in the Philippines, Ukraine, and Mexico and have made three trips to Cuba.
The mission of Wally Ninneman Ministries, Inc. is as Jesus commanded Paul in Acts 26:18 -“To open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”
Wally and Jan when not on the road ministering, currently divide their time between Woodruff, Wisconsin and Springtown, Texas. They are available to minister the Power of God at your church, camp meeting, revival or event.
Call: 715-614-3795
Email: victoryinjesus2@earthlink.net
Website: http://www.vijministries.net
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Rob Pue
Rob is the founder and publisher of Wisconsin Christian News. After owning and operating a photography studio for many years in his hometown of Marshfield, Rob was called to start a Christian newspaper for the state of Wisconsin. Rob's monthly "From the Publisher" column offers unique teaching and insights from God's word.
Call: 715 486-8066
Email: christiannews@charter.net
Website: http://www.WisconsinChristianNews.com
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Ron Kempen
Ron became a believer in the Biblical Jesus Christ in 1995. Ron has written the "Come, Let Us Reason Together" articles in Wisconsin Christian News since 2003. He has a burning desire to reach the lost in general and specifically has a ministry to reach Roman Catholics called "Gospel Light Ministries."
Ron has just retired from 39 years of work in Paper Mills. Although having an affliction of Parkinsons, he continues to write about what the Bible says and what many religions claim, unveiling many deceptions to the public.. He reminds us that although we have the freedom to believe anything, we also have the responsibility to seek first the one way to salvation. His articles help those who seek God know the truth about God and His Holy Word.
Ron and His wife, Cindy, live in Kimberly Wisconsin.
Call: 920-687-3142
Email: Gospel-light@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/gospellightmin/
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Sheila Luck
Sheila is an attorney with a passion for research, writing, public speaking and teaching. She is the published author of three Bible studies. Her mission is to create positive change by helping others make quality choices, for God, themselves, and in their work-lives. Sheila is available to speak to churches, women's groups, youth groups and schools with a positive message on making choices, forgiveness, work-life directions, and our relationship with Christ Jesus.
Call: 920-757-0880
Email: connectingchoices@new.rr.com
Website: http://www.connectingchoices.com
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Sherry Lynn Hirsch
Sherry jokingly quips “if you want to know my life story, just trace the wrinkles on my face." Airbrush photography is a wonder!
Mother and proud grandmother; Sherry has over 25 combined years in sales, banking and speaking; but that’s not who I am. I am a miracle; a sinner saved by grace-my greatest desire is to tell the story of Jesus’ love and see others come to know His saving grace.
Sherry is the author of “Chocolate Pudding and The Holy Ghost” and can be contacted by email at sherry.hirsch@yahoo.com or through her website www.sherrylynnhirsch.com
Email: sherry.hirsch@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.sherrylynnhirsch.com
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Steve Wohlberg
Steve is the director of White Horse Media based in Fresno, California as well as an author, radio host and national seminar speaker. Steve has authored over 14 books, hosts the national radio show World News and the Bible, and writes a monthly column for Wisconsin Christian News. He has also been a guest on over 500 radio and TV shows, including CNN Radio, CAble Radio Network, USA Radio, 3ABN Today, Focus 4, and The Harvest Show. He currently lives in Auberry, CA with his wife, their son Seth, daughter Abagail and their tiny dog, Rerun.
Website: http://www.whitehorsemedia.com
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Virginia Zignego
Virginia helps coordinate media and public relations activities, and writes educational materials such as The Banner newsletter and the Monday Update E-newsletter for Pro Life Wisconsin. A 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Madison, Virginia has been involved with pro-life activities for much of her life and was president of the UW-Madison pro-life group. Virginia’s interests include keeping the pro-life spirit alive on campus, pregnancy help centers and the effects of the contraceptive mentality on society. Virginia worked for a Latino newspaper in Madison, La Comunidad, for a year and half after college and Spanish remains one of her interests.
Call: 877-GODS-WILL
Website: http://www.prolifewisconsin.org
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