He comes from New York, grew up in Iowa and now lives in Wisconsin.

A life-long - and long-suffering - Buffalo Bills fan, as well as being the youngest of seven children, Steve Kline has a rather unique insight on who God is and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.

To find out more about Steve:

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

Books recommended by Steve:

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Joseph Gretty, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, and Emily Gregory

The Best Is Yet to Come: 7 Doors of Spiritual Growth by John Kieschnick

If You Want to Walk on Water by John Ortberg

Heaven by Randy Alcorn

Red Letter Challenge by Zach Zehnder

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He is a husband, father, pastor, public speaker, and author. And he’s got something to say to today’s generation!

The Christian Faith is not an obligation.

The Christian Church is not a place where you “check the boxes.”

Meet Zach Zehnder, who tells us that following Jesus is an opportunity!

For more about Zach, head over to his website, Red Letter Challenge.

Red Letter Challenge

Books recommended by Zach:

Confessing Jesus’ Mission by Tim Ahlman

The Prodigal God by Tim Keller

Steps by Jon Ortberg

Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard

Good to Great by Jim Collins

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From humble beginnings growing up in Texas to being the leader of several churches, a District President and the the President of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod - a church body of nearly 2 million people - the Rev. Dr. Jerry Kieschnick inspires us to answer God's call to serve others!

Books recommended by Jerry:

The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

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