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Editorial Team
Founder/Editor: Zach Kendrick is the founder and editor of Reading For The Glory, and host of the RFTG Podcast. He holds a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a bachelor’s in psychology from Athens State University. He also writes regularly at his blog But As For You. He enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife Courtney and their daughter.
Podcast Editor: Christopher Wheeler is a high-energy person, who seeks to equip the next generation with Biblical truth enveloped in the grace of Christ. He enjoys listening to and playing music watching the latest Marvel or Star Wars movie and listening to podcasts. Chris and his wife, Melanie, have one child, Chloe, and two dogs, Selah and Otis.
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Contributors
Contributor: Clyde Adams is an independent graphic designer with over 40 years experience. He is the co-founder and graphic designer for The Readable Bible (TRB). He holds a BFA in Visual Design from Auburn University. Clyde is a small group leader at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. He and his wife Jackie have two adult children, and five grandchildren. His graphic design portfolio can be viewed at clydeadams.com
Contributor: Ryan Adams is the senior pastor at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cahaba Heights, Alabama. He received his Master of Theological Studies degree from Beeson Divinity School and his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He lives in the Birmingham area with his wife, Laura, and their three children.
Contributor: Mike Chitwood is a Retired Army Chaplain and holds an MDiv from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and an MBA from the University of Tennessee. He is a ICF Certified Coach and an extensive writer. From adventures with his wife Amy, their dog Gizmo, and his hobbies, Mike believes there are lessons and encouragements in all things. He blogs regularly on his website verticalpaths.com
Contributor: John Davis serves as pastor of Columbia Christian Church in Columbia, KY where he lives with his wife and two kids. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Cincinnati Bible Seminary and has been in full-time ministry since 2011. He is the author of two books: God-Centered Christianity: The Bible’s Antidote for Self-Centered Religion (CRA, 2021) and Seeing the Unseen God (Christian Focus, 2023).
Contributor: Neal Embry currently serves as the marketing and communication manager at Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School. He spent seven years in journalism before joining the Beeson staff. Neal also serves as a lay leader at his home church, Sharon Heights Baptist Church in Brookside, AL. Neal earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Montevallo and an MDiv from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Originally from the Birmingham area, he now lives in Kimberly, AL with his wife, Destiny, and their daughter, Mary-Kenneth, along with a rambunctious puppy named Reese and a one-eyed cat named Poppy.
Contributor: Bill Norton is retired from a career in engineering. He holds degrees from Auburn University, UAB, and Vanderbilt University. Bill and his wife, Lori, and their children have made international connections a family tradition. His family sponsors an Auburn scholarship to encourage students to study abroad. Bill and his wife are members at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. He is the author of Sojourn on the Veld.
Contributor: Randy Ray is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) and is retired from a career with AT&T holding positions in sales, marketing, product and training. He is a member at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, AL. Randy and his wife Judy have been married for 42 years. He has two grown children and two grandchildren.
Contributor: Patrick Sawyer currently serves as the Missional Living Pastor at Valleydale Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Patrick holds a master of divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctor of philosophy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion is to encourage and equip Christians to live on mission daily where they live, work and play. He has authored two books: Experiencing Jesus through the Eyes of the Samaritan Woman and Mental Health for Global Missionaries. Patrick has been married to Dawn since 2004 and has one son, Connor. He currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama.
Contributor: Scott Sorenson has been bestowed the grace to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. His focus is to make Christ Lord of all aspects of his life. He holds a BA degree from Cedarville University and an MS degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He is engaged in leading technology functions such as data & analytics and privacy for UAB. Scott is married to his wife Dohna and has 10 children and step-children. He spends his free time with his family and helping his handicapped children.