A seventh-generation Texan, Murchison (commonly known as Bill) was graduated from the University of Texas in 1963 and received a master of arts degree from Stanford University in 1964. Besides There...

A seventh-generation Texan, Murchison (commonly known as Bill) was graduated from the University of Texas in 1963 and received a master of arts degree from Stanford University in 1964. Besides There’s More to Life Than Politics, he has published Reclaiming Morality in America, with foreword by Bill Bennett. The book he has just finished, on the crisis in the Episcopal Church, will appear in 2007. His writings are found in publications like the Wall Street Journal, the Weekly Standard, Human Life Review, First Things, Touchstone, and National Review. His syndicated column, distributed by Creators since the ‘90s, began in 1981. Married for 32 years, the Murchisons live in Dallas, in a saltbox house designed (and partly executed) by Nancy Murchison. The once-a-week commute to Waco takes less than two hours. The Murchisons have two grown sons and one new daughter-in-law, as well as a taste for wine, opera, and Texas art. They participate actively in community affairs and in the life of their Episcopal parish and diocese..

Dr. Varner is a distinguished educator and scholar with a storied career spanning decades. He was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award/Teacher of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2012...

Dr. Varner is a distinguished educator and scholar with a storied career spanning decades. He was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Award/Teacher of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2012 and has been listed in Who’s Who in Education and America since 1998. His academic achievements include receiving the Academic Prize at Biblical Theological Seminary and graduating as Valedictorian from Dropsie College. With seven years of pastoral experience, Dr. Varner also served as Director of the Institute of Biblical Studies at Friends of Israel. For 22 years, he led The Master’s University’s IBEX program, during which he made an impressive 51 trips to the Holy Land. A prolific author, he has written 20 books and contributed over 100 articles to journals and magazines. In 2022, his work and legacy were celebrated with a Festschrift—a collection of essays penned by former students and faculty colleagues. Dr. Varner is a long-standing member of the Evangelical Theological Society. In his personal life, he enjoys studying the Civil War and traveling with his wife of over 50 years, Helen. His dedication to teaching, scholarship, and faith inspires those around him.

Willie’s story is one that illustrates America’s greatness. In America, you can be born into a world of great adversity and diversity, but with hard work and passion, you can achieve success. As a...

Willie’s story is one that illustrates America’s greatness. In America, you can be born into a world of great adversity and diversity, but with hard work and passion, you can achieve success. As a young child, Willie’s father was incarcerated. His mother, a high school dropout, worked 3 jobs, raising four children, couldn’t afford healthcare and died of Colon Cancer when Willie was six. His grandmother did an amazing job raising him and his siblings. At seventeen he joined the Marines, and became an aviation mechanic. It was during his twelve years in the Marines that he raised his oldest child by himself, fought and beat the same cancer that killed his mother. Willie did something unique, he switched branches and joined the Army, where he became a helicopter, then airplane pilot. It was when he was stationed in Korea that he met his wife, Hoshumi. While in the Army, he earned a degree in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University, majoring in Aviation Safety and minoring in Airline Management. After 20 years of service, Willie retired from the military. He still had his passion for flying and decided to fly for a commercial freight company. That position took him away from his growing family too often, so he did what many of us dream of doing, he started his own trucking business! Not one to sit at a desk, Willie drives one of his regional routes himself. He believes, this allows him to see the point of view the employee’s needs from a drivers’ point of view. This type of leadership will be an asset for CD33. This district is made up of hard workers that deserve a legislator that can relate and understands the needs of the people. Willie and his wife, Hoshimi, with their four children know Texas is a great state and CD33 deserves a servant minded leader. As he has done with every challenge he’s faced, he will meet it with integrity and tenacity. Specifically, to CD33, Willie will not obstruct to economic growth this district desperately needs. He will work with the administration to continue policies that will provide a better tomorrow!

Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and coach. He is director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary and co-founder of Healthy Rhythms Coaching, which is a glo...

Winfield Bevins is an internationally recognized author, teacher, and coach. He is director of Church Planting at Asbury Theological Seminary and co-founder of Healthy Rhythms Coaching, which is a global online coaching and training platform to help leaders thrive. He has helped train leaders in over twenty nations and six continents. He frequently speaks at conferences, seminaries, and universities on a variety of topics. He has a doctorate from Southeastern Seminary and is finishing a PhD program at Aberdeen University. His writing and research explores the intersection of tradition, innovation, and the future of the church. He is the author of several books including Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Sake of the World (InterVarsity Press, 2022) ,Ever Ancient Ever New: The Allure of Liturgy for a New Generation (Zondervan, 2019) and Marks of a Movement (Zondervan, 2019). Winfield’s work has been featured in various outlets such as Christianity Today, Publishers Weekly, Outreach Magazine, and Religious News Service. Winfield is also an award winning artist. Over the past decade, he has helped start numerous arts initiatives, including a non-profit art gallery and studio.In 2021, he was commissioned to paint an icon for the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in honor of his visit to the USA. He is the resident artist for Drinklings Coffee. He and his wife Kay have three beautiful girls Elizabeth, Anna Belle, and Caroline and live in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky. When he is not teaching or writing, you’ll likely find him hiking, kayaking or painting.

Wybo N. is Dutch, married and has two grown children. He has a degree in Modern History. Currently the Chief Strategy Officer of Open Doors International, Wybo is over all the Field work of the who...

Wybo N. is Dutch, married and has two grown children. He has a degree in Modern History. Currently the Chief Strategy Officer of Open Doors International, Wybo is over all the Field work of the whole organization. He started with Open Doors in 1985 as a researcher for the Soviet Union, then worked inside Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. In 1991 he was responsible for ODI (Open Doors International) Global Research. During that year he set up the Open Doors World Watch List (https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/about-the-ranking/) and https://www.opendoorsusa.org/christian-persecution/world-watch-list/, still the list to measure religious freedom on a global level. During that period (1991-97) he was responsible for expanding the work of Open Doors in Egypt, Iraq and Iran, while he also began the work of Open Doors in countries like Nigeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia and India. In 1997, he became the Open Doors Deputy Director for the Middle East region. From 2002-2014, he was the Regional Director for the Middle East region. Now he oversees all Open Doors’ projects worldwide to serve the persecuted church. Wybo’s many Soviet and Middle East adventures qualify him as a fascinating, inspirational speaker and one of great wisdom, never divulging secrets that would in any way harm his colleagues or the persecuted Christians he so courageously serves, yet informing his listeners on details of the intensely political and religious struggles in the Middle East and all the other regions he oversees for Open Doors.

Wybo Nicolai, founder of the World Watch List and former global field director Wybo Nicolai has had over 30 years of experience in the field, including five years in the Soviet Union and 17 years in t...

Wybo Nicolai, founder of the World Watch List and former global field director Wybo Nicolai has had over 30 years of experience in the field, including five years in the Soviet Union and 17 years in the Middle East. He’s also the creator of the World Watch List, ranking the 50 most dangerous countries in the world to be a Christian. Wybo is Dutch and is married with two children. He has a degree in Modern History. Wybo joined Open Doors in 1985. He began as a Researcher on the Soviet Union. From 1988-1990 he worked in the Communication Department--Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. In 1991, he was responsible for ODI (Open Doors International) Global Research. That year, he created the World Watch List, still the most widely distributed, accepted list to measure religious freedom on a global level. During the period 1991-1996 he was responsible for expanding the work of Open Doors in Egypt, Iraq, and Iran, while also starting the work of Open Doors in countries like Nigeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia and India. In 1996, he became the Open Doors Deputy Director for the Middle East region. In 2002, he was appointed as the Regional Director for the Middle East region. He stayed with the team for the Middle East for 18 years. In 2014 he joined the Executive Leadership of Open Doors, being responsible for all the Fieldwork globally. In 2019 he returned to his roots, and he was appointed as Senior Director of Global Research and Innovations.

Zach recently joined Passages as their CEO in January 2025. He brings 14 years of distinguished experience in public service, government affairs, and strategic leadership. He served as Special Advisor...

Zach recently joined Passages as their CEO in January 2025. He brings 14 years of distinguished experience in public service, government affairs, and strategic leadership. He served as Special Advisor to the Vice President during the first Trump term and was most recently the Strategic Development Officer at Advancing American Freedom. In his role as CEO of Passages he will oversee their strategic direction, partnerships, and initiatives, ensuring the organization empowers young Christian leaders and deepens the connections between American and Israeli communities. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife Meghan and two sons—Charlie (4) and William(2).

Zachary Wagner is a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPh...

Zachary Wagner is a writer, researcher, ordained minister––thinker of thoughts and feeler of feelings. Originally from the Chicagoland area, he now lives in Oxford, England, where he is pursuing a DPhil (PhD) in New Testament studies at Keble College, University of Oxford. He also serves as the editorial director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, where he co-hosts the CPT Podcast. His research interests include economics in the ancient world, divine wages in Second Temple Judaism and early Christianity, Pauline epistles, the Gospel of Matthew, and New Testament masculinities. His first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, was published in 2023 with Intervarsity Press. Zach’s other writing interests include evangelical and “post-vangelical” Christian discipleship, theological formation, and speaking against church-based abuse.

Zack is the founder of The Liaison Group, a nonprofit organization with a focus on assisting young men who have made the right decisions to turn their lives from a destructive path and seek better dir...

Zack is the founder of The Liaison Group, a nonprofit organization with a focus on assisting young men who have made the right decisions to turn their lives from a destructive path and seek better direction. It exists for those who need help navigating their new path. TLG assists young men with enhancing social skills, building professional equity, and refocusing their mind on the importance of education and social development. Zack has spent several years working in education on multiple levels. This has allowed him to impact the lives of children and young adults on a foundational and fundamental level. He has used his influence and innovative leadership to build bridges with politicians, religious leaders, and educators. He has led efforts to address present issues in the local community, such as gentrification, educational funding, and social development. He has developed a strong reputation for being the architect of complex conversations and panel discussions on the political process, mental health, leadership, issues of diversity and more. Zack is a frequent speaker, moderator, and facilitator for public and private organizations for various functions and events. He is a native of Macon, GA. He has earned his B.A., in Education, B.S., in Information Systems, Masters of Organizational Leadership, and Masters of Public Administration. He is the proud father of one son, ZJ.

With Dove and Singing News Fan Award nominations to their credit, acclaimed husband/wife duo Zane & Donna King are known for a string of Top 10 hits that honestly and artfully articulate joy in both t...

With Dove and Singing News Fan Award nominations to their credit, acclaimed husband/wife duo Zane & Donna King are known for a string of Top 10 hits that honestly and artfully articulate joy in both the ups and downs of life. After walking with two of their children through addiction and recovery, they are on a mission to encourage others in similar situations with their grace-filled songs and the life-changing message of God’s goodness. In addition to producing and penning songs for numerous other artists, the Kings are each respected musicians in their own right. Zane is a steel guitar virtuoso and multi-instrumental studio musician, while Donna has released two acclaimed solo recordings and has written songs for such artists as Sunday Drive, Riley Roth, Tribute Quartet and The Taylors. As a duo, Zane & Donna King’s sound spans genres from country to Southern Gospel to worship, and their previous recordings include 2014’s Mile Marker One and 2018’s Beautiful Ever After.