Mary Cochran
Frequent Podcast Contributor
Follower of Jesus Christ
Mary attended Life Christian University in her pursuit of truth. She is a gifted and engaging speaker with an enthusiastic zest for learning from and teaching God's Word. Her passion for Christ is best explained in her own words, "I am hungry for the Word because I am hungry for its Author. My life has been radically transformed by the redeeming power of a God who graciously and persistently pursued me. By His Spirit and through His Word, I’ve come to know and love the Lord more and more. I can say with certainty that better is one day in His courts than a thousand days elsewhere. I believe that the Word of God is absolute truth. Jesus said that the words He spoke were spirit and life. He also said: 1) That people did not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. 2) That we are sanctified by truth: and His Word is Truth. 3) That when we know the truth, we will be made free. To this end, I intend to be a lifelong student of the Scriptures! It is my prayer that my life will glorify our Lord - in word, in thought, and in deed."
Jacki Howerin
Intercessor, Speaker, Ministry Partner
Follower of Jesus Christ
Jacki is the author of a series called Warrior Daughter aimed at training and equipping women with the Word of God, learning how to apply it. She answered God’s call into Women’s Ministry in 2000 and has been on mission teaching women how to define themselves in Jesus Christ so that He becomes their identity, destiny, and legacy. Jacki compassionately brings Jesus to the forefront of women’s hearts so they can beautifully experience Him in their lives—especially during the tough times and trials. Through her leadership with women in Bible studies, lay counseling, mentoring, speaking, writing and prayer, Jacki has encouraged and equipped women to let Jesus become “the Standard” and “the Source” of their lives.
www.godswomangodsway.org
Sam Hunter
Blog & Podcast Contributor
Follower of Jesus Christ
Sam Hunter is the author of The Missing Link and The Putting Green Devotionals. He also leads 721 MInistries and teaches several men's groups weekly throughout the Upstate of SC. The purpose of the groups is to dig deeper into the scriptures. Our desire is to get to know God better and understand what Jesus had to say with life application as the goal. i.e. how do we apply the words of the Lord to the details of our work, our relationships and to the details of our everyday lives?
SC Meeting locations:
Laurens: Tuesdays at the Laurens YMCA 12:30-1:30pm
Greenville: Wednesdays at 12:00-1:00pm at 4 Seminole Drive 29605
Spartanburg: Alternating Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 at the All Saints office at 401 East Kennedy St
Columbia: Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm at St John’s on Wheat Street (Lower level)
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Karina Samayoa
Frequent Podcast Contributor
Follower of Jesus Christ
Karina moved to the U.S from the Dominican Republic in 1994 to attend Bob Jones University. She is the wife of Julio Samayoa, children's pastor at Brookwood Church in Simpsonville, SC. Together they are raising up four precious children. She has been actively involved in her Church and women's ministry throughout her adult life. "My heart is grateful and my soul has truly found Jesus to be all that I need to live in abundance and with purpose. God has restored me, received me, rescued me, reassured me, remade me and revived me. I am His and He is mine. I come alive when I get to share about His Word and when others start experiencing God’s goodness and love for themselves.
Krista Smith
Ministry Director, Podcast Host, Speaker
Follower of Jesus Christ
Krista is the author of Don't Die in the Pew. She is also the President of a Christian Academy in Greenville, SC, and the founder and former CEO of mortgage lending firm Solverus Banc. She served as the Executive Director for Heartstep Foundation from 2004-2016. She has been an avid student of the Bible since her childhood and has been involved in ministry and leading Bible studies for more than twenty years. Krista was diligently focused on her business endeavors until the Lord asked her a question, “Whose kingdom are you building?” At which point, she responded after prayer and confirmation by leaving the mortgage business to wait on the Lord to lead her. Her journey of faith includes over three decades of Biblical study, a prophetic dream in 2005, and an urgent message for the sleeping Church to wake up. She feels called to discipleship and reaching the lost among those who profess to believe but are not producing fruit in keeping with repentance.
Lance VanTine
Blog Contributor, Ministry Partner
Follower of Jesus Christ