Meet Our Members

Alicia Akins

Kristie Anyabwile is the author of Delighting in God’s Law: Old Testament Commands and Why They Matter Today (2024), Literarily: How Understanding Bible Genres Transforms Bible Study (2022), and editor of His Testimonies, My Heritage: Women of Color on the Word of God (2019). She is passionate about Bible literacy, and uses her gifts to train women in studying and teaching the Bible. She and her husband Thabiti have 3 adult children and live in Washington, DC, where Thabiti serves as pastor of Anacostia River Church.

Dorothy Littell Greco is a professional photographer, writer, and author. She believes that the gospel is meant to change everything. Dorothy and her husband have partnered together in ministry and parenting for more than thirty years. When she's not wrangling words or making photos, Dorothy is likely to be kayaking, biking, out on a long walk, or baking.

Kristen Johnson

Lindsey Medenwaldt

Bekah Mason

Karen Swallow Prior

Michelle Van Loon is a child of the Jesus Movement whose deeply rooted faith in Christ, Jewish heritage, spiritual hunger, and storyteller’s sensibilities inform her writing and speaking. She’s the author of 8 books on spiritual formation topics. Michelle has been a regular contributor at Christianity Today magazine and In Touch Ministries. She has a wide range of published work including articles, curriculum, devotionals, articles, and plays. She is also the co-founder of TheSageForum.com, which produces a discipleship-focused monthly newsletter for midlife women.

Dorena Williamson is the bestselling author of eight children’s books, including ColorFull, The Story of Juneteenth, and Crowned With Glory. She brings her passion for diversity to conferences, churches, and elementary through university-level students. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today and Barna and she has joined the cast of the Slugs & Bugs show and the Wingfeather Saga. In 1995 Dorena and her husband planted a multiracial church in Nashville where she serves as Pastor of Belonging. She has four adult children and one grandson.