Joni Grace Powers has her roots in the wilds of West Texas and now lives in Dallas. She is a frequent lecturer, a retreat speaker, and an ordained minister. A passionate teacher and communicator, Joni's writing has covered the gamut from technical business articles to executive development courses to theological musings. She is most interested in the turbulent waters where humanity encounters God. Joni and her husband, Tim, are holding on for the ride as they raise two teenage daughters.
Robert Pyne hails from the beautiful desert of Arizona and now lives in Dallas. Formerly a professor of theology, he currently oversees leadership development for African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries. ALARM equips African pastors and leaders for community transformation. Robert is a sought-after speaker on the intersection of Christian life and culture, as well as an active participant in the American Academy of Religion and the Emergent dialogue. He and his wife, Julie, valiantly attempt to keep up with four teenagers.