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Dr. Bill Means

Dr. Bill Means has been in the ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife established and pastored a non-denominational church in Fort Smith, Arkansas, for over fourteen years. He is the president of Inner Circle Ministries, which focuses on building people, raising them up, and sending them out into ministry. He received his Doctorate from St. Thomas Christian University in Jacksonville, Florida, in April of 2019. Dr. Means ministers in Africa and South America, as well as in the United States of America.

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Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson is a former NFL football player, English teacher, graduate of New Mexico State University, and college and high school football coach. His story began in Cincinnati, Ohio, with a dream that motivated him to rise above the Jim Crow laws, separate but unequal, and the racial injustice of the early sixties.Joe's unique experiences along his journey are what Hollywood movies are made of. He transcribes a difficult past of low self-esteem and poor choices that nearly cost him his dream to play in the National Football League. His story is not only one of triumphantly entering the NFL; Joe's story resonates with anyone who has a dream. His sensitivity allows him to easily relate fundamental principles necessary for living the dream and living the promise. Joe knows what it's like to overcome a giant larger than any offensive lineman he ever faced in the NFL-fear. Fear is the biggest dream-killer known to man. In his unique way, Joe shares his amazing story to give hope to those crippled and hamstrung by fear.Joe earned a four-year scholarship to New Mexico State University. In college he studied English Literature under award-winning playwright Mark Medoff. Joe and his wife, Terrill, live in the beautiful town of Gilbert, Arizona. He has been an evangelist since 1986.

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Steve Rampton

Steve Rampton is a former US Navy officer who has a love for both words and history. He has a BA from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Tulane University. Currently, he works with NFL players to encourage young people to follow their goals and dreams. Steve and his wife of forty-five years, Dona, also known as Noah, have three grown children and live in Morris County, New Jersey.
In Alpha Nurd, Steve Rampton shares multiple examples of nurds in antiquity to present day, such as Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, and Alan B. Shephard, the first American in space. Those young and old need to realize their lives are important, and by pursuing their goals/dreams, they can make a difference. How important are the nurds? Much more crucial to the world than you may think! Read Alpha Nurd today and discover their significance. By doing so, YOU MAY FIND THE NURD IN YOU!

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Dr. Craig Lauterbach

Dr. Craig Lauterbach is a Graduate of Messiah University and St. Thomas Christian University. He is a gifted speaker and author with more than forty years of experience. Dr. Lauterbach is the President & CEO of Craig Lauterbach Ministries and LIFEWORD Publishing. He also serves as the Lead Pastor for THE RIVER of Life Church in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

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JENNIFER L. COURTNEY

Jennifer (Jones) Courtney, daughter and granddaughter of two preaching and teaching greats, is a third-generation minister, spanning almost 100 years of a Jones in full-time ministry. She has been pastoring with her husband since 1994 and is ordained with the Assemblies of God, serving as the discipleship pastor at her current church, and teaching future ministers at the Minnesota School of Ministry. She lives with her husband, Dan, in Central Minnesota and has two adult daughters, Allison and Megan. God’s Power Unleashed will help you both understand and harness the power of the Holy Spirit in your own life and ministry. The wisdom and practical application contained here will guide you to a new level of intimacy with the Holy Spirit, who will in turn guide you into all truth. This is an in-depth commentary and is not meant to be read like a traditional book; but rather to be studied. Read the Word; study the commentary; meditate on its truth; apply that truth to your personal situations, and your life will never be the same!

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CJ PALERMO

Growing up an only child, Cheryl Palermo lived a relatively secluded life with her parents. She attended Trenton State College and graduated with a BA, M.Ed, and multiple certificates in teaching, supervision, and administration with an emphasis in special education and music. Cheryl gave her life to the Lord at thirty-one years old, and since that time she endeavored to become more like Jesus. Today, Cheryl is widowed and lives with her two children and two grandchildren. Her life is full and her number one passion is to encourage everyone to turn to Christ. Unusual Love Stories from the Bible is an inspirational book about people in a variety of circumstances and relationships. In each tale, God’s perfect love and redemption can be seen. Relationships and family can be complicated, but God has a plan and purpose for every situation. Read this book with an open heart and find yourself within the pages.

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Aaron Rios

Aaron Rios is a musician, pastor, author, podcaster, and leader. Contagiously passionate, with a revivalist’s heart: Aaron’s ministry is introducing people to Jesus through worship and evangelism. In 2009, he had a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit that radically changed the trajectory of his life. Formerly broken, addicted, and backslidden, Aaron’s life story serves as a beacon of hope illustrating the profound impact Jesus can have on today’s generation. Currently, he holds the position of senior pastor at Garden City Church in Beverly, Massachusetts. Aaron and his wife, Sarah, have six children.

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