Love L. Sechrest (PhD, Duke University) is vice president for academic affairs, dean of faculty, and associate professor of New Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary. She previously served as associate professor of New Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, and she is the author of A Former Jew: Paul and the Dialectics of Race. Sechrest served two terms as cochair of the African American Biblical Hermeneutics section in the Society of Biblical Literature, and gives presentations on race, ethnicity, and Christian thought in a variety of academic, business, and church contexts.

Anna Christine (A. C.) Seiple is a licensed counselor, retreat leader, and researcher. She holds two master’s degrees—one in clinical mental health counseling and one in ancient languages—and is the author of The Sacred Art of Slowing Down. She is currently a postgraduate researcher at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, exploring ancient contemplative practices and present-day mindfulness interventions.

Heather C. Sells (MA, University of Illinois-Springfield) is managing editor for CBN News.

Beth Seversen (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of Christian ministries and director of the Center for Christian Ministries and Practical Theology at North Park University in Chicago. Previously the director of evangelism for the Evangelical Covenant Church, she also has served as associate pastor at churches near Kansas City and Milwaukee.

Sara L. H. Shady (PhD, University of South Carolina) is professor of philosophy at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Jody Jensen Shaffer (MA, Truman State University) is a children's author and presenter. Jody is the author of Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story (2026 Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award nominee, 2024 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book, 2024 Crystal Kite Winner), The Last Day Julian Was My Best Friend (2025 Crystal Kite Award winner), Prudence the Part-Time Cow (National Book Festival pick), A Chip Off the Old Block (Amazon Teachers' Pick), It's Your First Day of School, Busy Bus! (Amazon bestseller), and more. She and her husband, Tom, have two grown children and live near Kansas City, Missouri.

Luci Shaw (1928-2025) was a poet, an editor, a retreat leader, a lecturer, and the author of forty books, including Thumbprint in the Clay, The Adventure of Ascent, and The Genesis of It All. Luci and her husband lived in Bellingham, Washington, where she enjoyed sailing, tent camping, knitting, gardening, and wilderness photography.

Judith Allen Shelly (BSN, DMin) previously served as publications director for Nurses Christian Fellowship, director of NCF Press, and editor of the Journal of Christian Nursing. She is also the author of Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers and the coauthor of Values in Conflict.

Amy L. Sherman directs the Sagamore Institute's Center on Faith in Communities, which trains and consults with faith-based social service providers and religious congregations desiring to invest more effectively in their neighborhoods. She is alsothe founder and former executive director of Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries and a senior fellow with International Justice Mission. She earned her BA in political science at Messiah College and her MA and PhD in international economic development from the University of Virginia. She is the author of Kingdom Calling: Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good.

Diana Shiflett is ordained in the Evangelical Covenant church. She is an adjunct professor of youth ministry at North Park University, and a certified spiritual director. She has a master's degree in clinical psychology from Wheaton College.