Grace Agunbiade is a poet and storyteller who uses words to inspire hope and change. Her work—which aims to touch hearts and spark thought—reflects faith, passion, and a love for creativity. She has shared her poetry in competitions and events, and her writing continues to open doors for connection and impact.

Emmanuel Foster Asamoah is a Ghanaian poet, writer, theologian, and pastor with the Church of Pentecost. He serves as a lecturer at Pentecost University, Ghana, where he also coordinates the Center for the Study of Unreached People Groups, Africa. Emmanuel’s work explores themes of divine hope, grief, resilience, and the mission of the Church in a broken world.

Ivei Bright is a Nigerian stage poet, with a heart burning to express life and truth through his artistry. When he is not reading, writing poetry, people-gazing, pondering God, loving passionately, and watching movies, he volunteers with ECWA Seminary Church Youth Ministry, ECWA Gospel Kabong Youth Fellowship and the Tentmakers Institute.

Gillian Adsett Cameron is from New Zealand, Wellington, with its ‘bracing’ winds funnelling up from Antarctica. She jokes that she writes poetry and essays to keep herself warm. She and her husband Alan are part of the vibrant community at St Michael’s Anglican Church in Kelburn—who encourage and keep her inspired to write more.

South African pilgrim and story-teller Joan Campbell seeks to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and shares her journey through blogging, devotional and fiction writing. She is the author of seven books, all containing the message of God’s grace and salvation. As an MAI-África trustee Joan has coordinated writer training in Africa and taught at writing events in several countries.

Priscila Chacón is a writer, reader and astrophysicist from Mexico. Her passion is to collect memories and imagine possibilities while looking for seeds of novels. Her wish is that her words bring hope amidst the storms of life, and that they are harmonious offerings to God, The Great Writer. Priscila pens young adult fiction, as well as poems and reflections on life.

Dianne Chan is a Chinese-Filipino writer and visual artist from the Philippines, with a background in business and marketing. She writes essays, creative nonfiction, and poetry. She is a member of SEA Lit Circle, a community of writers and readers in Southeast Asia. Dianne’s writings explore the dance of joy and pain in being human.

Juan Carlos Cobano is a Spanish missionary, poet and philologist. He serves as secretary general of TIBERÍADES, the Ibero-American Network of Christian Poets and Literary Critics, and of the Ibero-American Poets’ Meetings in Salamanca. He edits the literary magazine Tiberíades. Juan’s texts have been published in various magazines in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

Favour Dibankap enjoys outdoor adventure, travel and learning anything new. Favour says, “I just want God to continue His work in and through me.” She has always loved writing and hopes that her writings will touch the hearts of people, bring them back to God, and make them feel that—whatever they’re going through—they’re not alone. 

Keren Dibbens-Wyatt is a writer and artist with a passion for prayer, poetry, story and color. She writes to encourage and entertain readers of all ages. Keren is the author of All That Is Made and Recital of Love. Her work also features regularly in literary journals and anthologies.

Dr. Samuel Dorgbetor is a Ghanaian pastor, Christian counsellor, and writer. As a writer, his poetry and teachings draw deeply from African realities—its joys, struggles, resilience, and communal hope. Through preaching, writing, counselling, and his social media ministry, he seeks to inspire many to trust God wholeheartedly and live with courage and compassion.

Francis is a student at Ruth Education Center, a school for refugees in Malaysia.

Tom Friedrichs is a husband, father of three, musician, artist, writer and life/leadership coach who after a stint as a graphic designer and art director got sucked into the back door of Christian ministry. He first became the executive director of Connecticut Youth for Christ before moving into pastoral ministry for 25 years. Tom now coaches Christian leaders.

Kathy Grobler is a devoted writer from South Africa with a heart for encouraging others through faith and prayer. She is the founder of Under His Wings, a ministry where she posts daily prayers and leads an online Bible study group focused on spiritual growth. Writing remains both her cherished hobby and a vessel for sharing God’s love.

Emie Joane Guintu is a seasoned educator with 22 years of teaching experience. She currently serves as the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at MGC New Life Christian Academy. Beyond teaching, Emie authors and edits textbooks and children’s stories. Emie began writing poems at 13, finding in poetry a way to weave faith, reflection, and experience into words.

Jane Harel is a counselling psychologist. A passionate Christian writer, poet, and avid reader, she is the author of three titles: Garment of Praise, Beautiful Thoughts, and Morning Dew Notebook. Jane is the founder of Christian Poets Network, founding vice chairperson and former chief editor of Kenya Faith Writers Network.

Kamrul Hasan is a Christian writer, poet, trainer, and community development practitioner from Bangladesh. He has been involved in church ministry, leadership development, trauma training, gender equity, women’s empowerment, and human rights. Kamrul longs for his words to encourage readers to discover hope, peace, and God’s love in their lives.

Christal Eldredene Hermans is a South African author and poet. She shares her story of being diagnosed with an incurable lung disease in her second book A Glimpse of Heaven: My Journey with God and Sarcoidosis. Christal has received several awards, including one for her poem Tikkie Sonskyn and for her short story Aster, and is currently writing a children’s book.

Jenni Ho-Huan is a city-pastor working at reimagining the local church experience. Believing that words create worlds of possibilities, writing is her way of making sense of life and offering her discoveries. She is author of six books and a happy booklet called Mewsings: Life Lessons from a Cat. Jenni lives in sunny Singapore and has been to four continents on her travels. 

Alice Huang has been writing for Christ since 2019. She is the author of a Christian newspaper column novel series published from July 2021 to December 2023, and continues to use her writing as a lifelong expression of faith and service.

Uzoma Joy Iheoma lives in Nigeria.

Akolo Anthony James is a Nigerian poet, playwright and songwriter. As a narrative strategist in development, he has written and produced over a hundred episodes of radio drama focused on peacebuilding and conflict transformation. He is the author of the poetry collection Hope Not Deferred, and co-founder of the MAI Poetry Group.

Oluwaseyi Elizabeth Jimoh is a Christian writer and reporter. She graduated top of her glass from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. Her passion for faith-based storytelling deepened when she joined Journalists for Christ. Oluwaseyi uses her pen to testify of God’s faithfulness and inspire others to find intimacy with Christ. She blogs at christianlifewithseyi.blogspot.com.

Kelvin Kahiu been writing poems since he was in high school in 2013. When he lost his job in 2025 and fell into depression, he found peace reading the Bible and writing poetry. He says, “I wrote these poems at my lowest and they really ministered to me in a personal level.” Kelvin lives in Kenya.

Ioanna Kakari has worked as a psychologist in an Athens hospital for the last 25 years. At the age of 16, her heart was changed when she experienced the love of Christ. From her youth, Ioanna has spoken to God through written prayers, and at times she offers poems to friends as gifts. Writing also helps Ioanna process feelings that arise from everyday life and work.

Josiah Jack Kalian is an American-Armenian poet and former combat medic whose work draws on his deployments to explore trauma, resilience, and the healing power of nature. He firmly believes poetry is the healing balm within us all and encourages veterans and others to write poetry as a means of withstanding the negative effects of post-traumatic stress.

Sally Wamaitha Kamau is a Kenyan-born educator, writer, and emerging poet, living

and teaching in Mozambique. She is passionate about helping students understand the world, cultures, and the value of responsible travel. Her poetry collection Sorrow, Success & Surrender captures her journey through pain, triumph, and spiritual surrender.

Njeri Kang’ethe is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya (specialising in family law). She also lectures in the law department of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Njeri has served on the Law Reform and Gender Committees for the Law Society of Kenya. A life-long learner, she is currently a PhD Candidate (Gender and Governance) at Tangaza University.

Olivia Kibui is a writer, mainly of fiction, who has recently started writing poetry. She is also a professional photographer who enjoys portraiture and landscape photography. She enjoys long walks and films. Olivia currently lives in Thies, Senegal.  

Clare Kinsella has seen her poetry published in Madonna and Parousia magazines. She is currently writing a political short story called Chop Harder, and turning her late mother’s unpublished novel about her journey from Ireland to Australia into a movie script. Clare discovered a love of poetry in her teens and is still writing it at the age of forty.

Betty Kituyi has authored two anthologies, Falling and Between My Thoughts. She is a founding member of Quiet Garden Publishing, a publishing house dedicated to nurturing locally crafted Christian literature and amplifying reflective, faith-centred African voices. Betty lives and works in Mbale, where she writes, teaches and nurtures community.

Mark Klassen works as a writer and editor for his company, Namesake Writing, through which he serves clients in marketing, communications and book publishing. While his love for poetry is grounded in his devotional reading of the Scriptures, he has also been inspired by poets such as Gerard Manley Hopkins, Mary Oliver, and Bob Dylan. 

Michael Gavin Koopman is a South African Christian educator, author, and school leadership mentor. His four-decade career spans teaching, departmental leadership, principalship, and the training of new teachers. Much of his writing draws from lived school realities, pastoral care, and the belief that every classroom is a place of formation.

George Korah is an entrepreneur, graphic designer, and the director of Primalogue Publishing & Media. During his twenty years in publishing, he has been instrumental in publishing a number of originally-developed books for India. His poem Memories reflects his profound sorrow and search for solace following the loss of his wife, Elsa, to whom he was married for 29 years.

Aaron Lee is a Gen X cultural worker based in Singapore. His practice includes pastoring a church, lawyering, community building, teaching writing and other subjects. An award-winning author of three poetry collections, he has also edited landmark cross-cultural anthologies, such as No Other City, Love Gathers All and Island Imaginaries.

May Lee is an internationally published author from the Philippines. Her work was published in Room to Read’s works for children of migrant workers. May is a marketing strategist, a teacher of movement and meditation, and the proud mother of Sam.

Lorena MacDonald began reading the Bible in her late teens and gave her life to the Lord a decade later. After moving to the UK in 2004, she developed a strong interest in Christian books and journaling, which proved effective in bracing the freezing winter and coping with homesickness. Years later, poetry became a constant part of her life.

Albena Makarova was born in 1974 in Bulgaria. A linguist by education, she has served as a university lecturer in English and Spanish for over 20 years. She has also been a determined voice against academic corruption. For Albena, poetry is a way to breathe, to heal, and find meaning after such uneven battles.

Jamudim Malate became a Christian at the age of 14. He completed a degree in theology and now leads a Baptist church. Jamudim loves to read and dreams of writing a book. His poem I Saw You Passing By was originally written in Portuguese.

Rahael Ngoh Manang is a Cameroonian poet, playwright and author. She has performed her poems at national and international events. She is also a certified professional editor with over a decade of editorial experience. Rahael is a Christian writer and trainer, and believes that community change is possible through the power of the written word.

Angela Marteki Markwei-Okai is an administrative secretary at Step Publishers. She has written and published several articles, stories and drama skits, including several plays which have impacted the lives of many children. Her short stories have been published in The Mirror, a weekly newspaper in Ghana. Adwinsa Publications have published two of her books.

Peculiar Medinus began her writing career as a journalist before writing books on topics such as Christian living, motivation and health. She has also written memoirs, short stories and devotionals. She is an active member of the Association of Christian Writers. Peculiar supports aspiring authors through ghost-writing and publishing services at peculiarpages.co.uk.

Reyna Orozco Meraz writes for various Christian ministries, and also translates, edits and reviews books and educational resources. A teacher at heart, Reyna enjoys learning and sharing through conferences, workshops, blogs, podcasts, social media (@ReynaOrozcoMeraz) and in person over a warm cup of tea or a frozen smoothie.

Catherine Michell grew up in South Africa but has lived in the UK for many years. She is a psychotherapist and helps to run a charity called the Garden Route Children’s Trust, which funds nutritional breakfasts for South African children. Catherine has been a poet since childhood.

DiAnn Mills’ novels have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice and Carol awards. She is a founding board member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Conference Advisor for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers. DiAnn invests in other authors through mentoring, book coaching and editing.

Melanie Monteclaro moved to the USA at the age of 25. Her family became involved in publishing the Philippine Times in support of democracy. Melanie was a correspondence instructor for the Southern Baptist Correspondence Courses in Manila and served for 39 years at Moody Bible Institute before retiring to Vancouver, Washington.

Grace Moron has been carrying the light of the gospel to others for 24 years. Her journey began among a tribal people group in the southern Philippines, where for 18 years she planted seeds of faith, which in time expanded to leading and mentoring others at a national level. Grace now serves in Cambodia—rooted in love, guided by grace and sustained by hope.

Elitegemeo Yoshua Mpumpa is a pastor, writer, editor, and translator based in Tanzania. Elitegemeo has served for over two decades in parish ministry and theological education, often among communities facing hardship, fear, and the threat—or reality—of social unrest. He also serves as assistant publishing manager at Soma Biblia, and editor of Riziki Magazine.

Iván Werth Münchmeyer is a singer-songwriter, poet, audiovisual creator, salesman, and janitor—but feels most fully defined in being a missionary pastor who serves his Shepherd. Many times, it has been God, more than a spectator, who has sustained him. He was born in southern Chile, a land of poets and apprentices.

David Munyere is educated in theology, leadership, biblical counselling, human resource management and magazine publishing—among other areas. He enjoys teaching, reading, writing and learning anything that adds value to his life and ministry. His poem The Narrative Trilogy is dedicated to those who choose hope, renewal and peace in the midst of turmoil.

Rev. David Mutuku is Associate Pastor at International Christian Center Nairobi (ICC) Lead Pastor at ICC Kiserian in Kenya. His passions include spiritual nurture, community, leadership development, media, writing and storytelling. One of his favorite pastimes in the last 14 years is painting the portrait of hope at his website theblazingtrail.net.

Linda Ng’endo is a Kenyan writer whose faith in God and love for words inspire her poetry. She works in the insurance industry, where she combines analytical thinking with a passion for serving people. Linda believes that words, when surrendered to God, can comfort hearts, strengthen faith, and point readers toward His enduring love and grace.

Joanna Nicolas-Na is a writer, editor and publishing consultant based in the Philippines. While pursuing an MA in English Literature at the University of Warwick, Joanna took courses in creative writing. She had the privilege of being mentored by award-winning poet David Morley through the Warwick Writing Programme, during which she began writing poetry.

Innocent Niyongabo is an English trainer, senior learning administrator at IFES and program manager at UGBB, the national movement of IFES in Burundi. He is currently in two study programs—a Servant Leadership program with the Lausanne Movement, and a Transformative Leadership program at Groupes Bibliques Universitaires d’Afrique Francophone.

Jonah Nyoni is a Zimbabwean author, leadership trainer, communication strategist, and newspaper columnist whose work bridges thought leadership, corporate training and public speaking. With a career spanning over a decade, Jonah has published more than 500 articles as well as two books, A Call to Leadership Agility and Leadership Dots.

Marion Odicio came to know Jesus on a trip as an assistant tour guide to Peru—when she heard about God’s love from the man who would later become her husband and ministry partner. Today, Marion and Carlos support national missionaries serving in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru as facilitators, recruiters and trainers.

Matthew Ogunwale is a young Nigerian literary voice. His work often centers on themes of peace, divine purpose, love, identity and hope. Beyond poetry, Matthew is also a committed university campus journalist and storyteller, using literature to spotlight societal realities and inspire creative thought among young people.

Lollétte Oliva-Alipe is the author of three published books. Prior to retirement, she had a four-decade profession as a trainer in effective communication and career development. She was also a Sunday school teacher. In 2018, Miriam College granted Lollétte an award for her family’s ministry program, which provided scholarships and free tutorials for public school students.

Felichi Pangilinan-Buizon is a freelance writer and regular contributor to the Christian Broadcasting Network Asia’s first bilingual devotional and online app, Tanglaw. Felichi co-authored Devotions for Teacher-Moms: Moments of Rest and Refreshing and The Little Ones Journal, and hopes to write her own devotional and children’s book one day.

Jean Pina is a Christian from Senegal. With a background in mental health, she works with a Christian organization involved in evangelism. The program she facilitates is called Arts and Trauma Healing, and aims to help people overcome trauma by means of the arts. Jean is married and has one child, and says she has always liked writing poetry and stories.

Sharon Ray is a South African children’s author. She was an educator for many years, teaching high school maths, science and biology and lecturing post-matric. She also ran her own nursery school for 18 years. Sharon’s work in wildlife conservation as an honorary ranger inspired her to pass on a love of the African bushveld to children, including through her book illustrations.

Carla Paola Reyes is a bilingual editor from Mexico and head of publishing for two publishing houses, Tenet Insights and Editorial Salto al Reverso, which publish novels, poems, short stories, children’s books, magazines, anthologies and non-fiction in bilingual editions. Carla has been writing poetry and short fiction since she was ten years old.

Rezedoll is a young Costa Rican writer who—through faith, introspection, and God’s quiet inner work—has been rediscovering the tenderness within her heart. Her poetry reflects this emotional process. Through her writing, Rezedoll hopes to show that healing does not erase the past; it reveals what was always there, waiting to breathe again.

Sharon Rachel Johns Samuel is a wife and a work-at-home mom with a passionate heart to bring encouragement, comfort, and love to those around her through her writings. She is the author of the book Songs in the Night. Sharon believes that words have the power of life and death, that no human being is an accident, and that every circumstance serves a purpose.

Abraham Shuaibu is a Christian writer, missionary, and researcher from Northern Nigeria. His works blend faith, culture, and lived experience, often exploring themes of reconciliation, discipleship, and hope in conflict zones. Abraham believes that writing is a form of ministry—a way of giving voice to the quiet strength of faith in turbulent places.

John Sirengo is a lecturer at Friends Theological College in Kenya, where he trains and mentors future leaders in Christian ministry. He is passionate about the transformative power of God’s Word. John desires to equip the Church with leaders who can effectively communicate God’s truth, nurture spiritual growth and engage society with biblical wisdom.

Karen Suarez was a Spanish teacher for 40 years and is a Bible teacher, lecturer, writer and a member of the board of MAI-América Latina. Karen has served in different ministries throughout her life. She loves to work with and support women in pain, who need hope, love and freedom, but above all, who need a voice that stands up for them.

Yoe Suárez is an award-winning author, journalist and filmmaker who explores the raw realities of contemporary Cuba. His investigative writing exposed state repression and street violence, appearing in international outlets and earning recognition from the Latin American Centre for Journalism. Yoe has published a dozen books, with translations in English and Italian.

Antonius Tri Sulistiyanto began his publishing career in 1999 at Tira Pustaka before joining the Kompas Gramedia Group. In 2007, he moved to Christian publisher BPK Gunung Mulia, where he continues to serve. He is active in social and community initiatives and enjoys reading, traveling and outdoor activities.

A former Sunday School teacher, Sylvia Tanuadji is the author of 15 children’s books, 12 picture books, a novel and short story for teens, and an anthology of great people of the world—all written in Bahasa Indonesian. She has also translated 16 children’s books from English into the same language. Sylvia lives in Jakarta, Indonesia. Landslide is her debut poem.

Agnes Tepa serves with The Evangelical Alliance Mission (TEAM) and is currently based in Japan. She started her writing journey co-authoring a book of poems, Echoes of Spring. She is also the author of Adventures of Lhusaku and other stories and Out of Wonder, a book of poems and art drawing inspiration from the Bible.

Esther Thang is a 13-year-old refugee from Myanmar currently living in Malaysia, where churches have opened community centers offering education and other forms of help and empowerment.

Mung Sian Thang is a student at Ruth Education Center, a school for refugees in Malaysia where students learn various subjects and skills for their development in education, vocational skills and spiritual life.

Don Alejandro Valdez is a teacher and learning designer with a passion for words. He has explored various forms of expression, including essays, editorials, songwriting, poetry, and short stories. His hope is to steward and grow his gifts as a fragrant offering of eternal value to Jesus – his Master and the Author of his faith. Don lives in the Philippines.

Alison van Tonder is a content writer and instructional designer who produces content for public, business and theological use. Her published book 10 Stars, English Workbook captures her passion for equipping school learners in South Africa and abroad. Alison has been a contributing writer for Scripture Union’s Closer to God for 17 consecutive years.

Janice Whyne’s poetry explores identity, social justice, and human experience. Her written work appears in various anthologies, and she has performed her spoken-word pieces at multiple events, including the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Poetry Slam. Janice has published two poetry collections, and facilitates workshops for charities.

Leslie Wilson has 20 years of experience in disaster response and recovery. In 2022, she retired from Washington DC to Ukraine, where she seeks to apply her skills to help Ukrainians build resilience. Being exposed to the threats of war has helped Leslie better understand Paul’s words in Philippians 1:21, “To live is Christ and to die is gain.”

Hannah Winslow is a teenager studying in an international school in East Asia, who loves reading and writing. Her brother’s departure for university and her transition to a large international school are what inspired this poem, as she felt her and her family becoming more exposed to the world and its expectations.

Tinwi Geoffrey Monday, who writes as WordPriest, is a Nigerian poet, storyteller and theology student at Jos ECWA Theological Seminary. Geoffrey is the author of The Street Where I Come From and enjoys spoken word performance, mentoring young creatives, and using storytelling to inspire faith, healing and meaningful change.

Xiaoli Yang is an Australian Chinese theologian, ordained pastor, trained spiritual director and bilingual poet. Her many published books include Chinese Christian Witness: Identity, Creativity, Transmission and Poetics and the forthcoming Singing Theology from the Ground: Indigenous Hymnody and Global Christianity. Find her on YouTube at @xyangbridgingthegap.