Our Authors

Dr. Austin loves the Lord. She is one of the ministers at Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Doctor Jeffery R. Wimbush.

She resides in Douglasville, Georgia. She completed numerous degrees from various universities. She has three children, Nicole, Erica and Elliot, and three grandchildren.

Reverend Terry C. Barber was born and raised in north-central Ohio town of Ontario. Reverend Barber is a graduate of East Texas Bible College, in Tyler Texas. He has been licensed to preach the Gospel since 1990.

He served in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard and was medically retired from the military in July 1991.

Reverend Barber lives with his wife, MaryAnn with their two children, James and Bethany.

Gary Bergenske is President and CEO of J & J Metro Van Lines and is a popular motivational speaker. He has traveled the country giving seminars for organizations to help, aid, and assist them in reaching the next level through quality programs and training. Gary and his wife Anne have six children and reside in Florida. www.GaryMotivations.com

Gwen Bibber Kimball has based this book on her journal, kept during her husband David�s struggle with Alzheimer�s.

Born in Eastport, ME, she was educated in a one room school house. She learned who Jesus is at 17 years of age, attended the Providence Bible Institute, to be known later as Barrington College, was a pastor�s wife for 30 years and is a retired nurse. Her major interests, aside from writing, include gardening, sailing, music and people.

Dr. Bjork has a PHD degree in Physics. He has directed an Academic Computer Center at St. Olaf College, was Administrator of the Computer Center at Luther College, and has taught Computer Science for 15 years at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville. For 25 years he has been involved with campus ministry programs.

Ralph and his wife, Kathy,RN, BSN, NHA, have been married for 35 years and have four sons.

"We were impressed with the professionalism and personal contacts that we had with Advantage Books. We had self published our book previously and the quality of the graphic design of the cover and the type setting from Advantage Books were far superior. When we asked questions they were answered immediately and the staff sent useful examples. When we publish another book we will want to use Advantage Books as our publisher. Advantage Books definitely exceeded all of our expectations and we would be happy to recommend it to another author." Ralph and Kathy Bjork

B.L. Bryan is a United Methodist pastor who is on the staff of Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville, Illinois. He was ordained in 1957 and retired from full time pastoring in July of 1996. He received his training at Eastern Illinois universirt and Gerrett Evangelical Theoloogical Seminary.

He and his wife Erma make their home in Naperville. They have four children and four grandchildren. The illustrations for this book were done by one of their sons, Paul Bryan of LaGrange, Illinois

Rodrick K. Burton is a graduate at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He is married and the father of 7-year-old twins.

"The staff at Advantage Books bring to bear experience, accessibility, professionalism, and courtesy to those venturing into the publishing world. The publish-to-demand model is certainly the new wave in books and the Advantage staff is there offering surfing lessons."

Kathryn Conley and her husband Gene have been married more than 50 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren. Together they owned and operated Foxboro Paper Company for 35 years providing specialty packaging for industry. Kathryn and Gene�s hobbies include skiing and golf. They now split there time between New Hampshire and Florida.

"Gene and I (Kathryn)recomend highly the professionalism and kindness shown by Advantage Books."

"Advantage Books has been considerate, kind and helpful in everyway to make the publication of "One of a Kind" a comfortable, successful experience."

Jerry Derck is a committed Christian and retired Human Resources executive. During his 35 years of management experience, he made difficult decisions to terminate hundreds of people, provided career counseling, and personally had his job eliminated, as well as being downsized, demoted, and acquired

Judy Doudoukjian is a professional musician, a teacher, a former missionary to Mexico and a grandmother. She has four children, three stepchildren and sixteen grandchildren. In her spare time she sews, quilts and writes. Judy makes her home in Columbia, South Carolina.

Paula Felps is a writer and editor whose diverse background encompasses everything from entertainment writing to investigative reporting. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and newspapers. During her 20-year writing career, Ms. Felps has won numerous awards, including honors from the Associated Press, Suburban Newspapers of America, The Press Club of Dallas, The National Newspaper Association and the Texas Public Health Association.

Dr. Phillip A. Gray is an itinerant missionary to Chile (previously to Cuba) and an instructor at Southern Christian University in Montgomery, Alabama. Dr. Gray is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University and Bethel College (B.A.), Southern Christian University (M.A., M. Div.), and Erskine Theological Seminary (D. Min.). He is presently enrolled in preliminary courses for the Ph. D. in New Testament studies at Southern Christian University.

Mark E. Hardgrove, D.Min. is a prolific writer. He is married with three children and lives in Conyers, Georgia where he pastors the Conyers Church of God.

Thomas A. Howe, Ph.D., has been an ordained minister since 1976 and since 1973 has served in both a lay capacity and as minister of youth.

He is a Professor of the Bible and Biblical Languages at Southern Evangelical Seminary. Howe has co-authored two books: A Bad Bet, in 1990, and When Critics Ask, in 1992. In 1991 he received the National Scholarly Achievement Award in Biblical Studies, and in 1993 he, received the Final Nominee Gold Medallion Book Award in Theology/Doctrine Category for When Critics Ask.

Kenneth D. Johns recently retired from the office of President of the Simpson University Foundation in Redding, California. He also served Braille Institute of America�s Director of Development and for twenty-five years was the senior pastor of two evangelical churches.

Ted Jones resides with his wife Meghan and two sons Caleb and Brendan in Winter Springs, Florida where he is a reading teacher and assistant basketball coach at Winter Springs High School. Ted has been a teacher since 1990 and has over two decades of basketball coaching experience.

Ted Jones resides with his wife Meghan and two sons Caleb and Brendan in Winter Springs, Florida where he is a reading teacher and assistant basketball coach at Winter Springs High School. Ted has been a teacher since 1990 and has over two decades of basketball coaching experience.

Ted,

I read your book and enjoyed every Minute of it. I will be sure to pass it on to others. -Bill Hager, Pennsylvania Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.

Teddy,

I stayed up last night and read your book through in one sitting. I’m very proud of you and Travis. I’m impressed and loved the book! -George Abraham, Pennsylvania Basketball Hall of Fame Coach.

Ted,

Your book is absolutely inspiring and a blessing! It’s filled with quotes that I can put into action immediately. I also find the book humorous at times. Thank you for sharing your story. -Mary Cuny, Nurse/medical field.


Ted,

Loved the book-Couldn’t put it down-A great read! A trip worth taking! -Whendy Kozminski, Sports Editor, Greenville Record-Argus

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You don’t want to miss this inspiring true story about a bond between two brothers who grew up in an extremely small town in Western Pennsylvania.

They lived and coached basketball together. They were best friends. Then, they were separated for thirteen years while chasing dreams.

Recently, they were reunited and are currently teaching and coaching boys’ basketball together just outside of Orlando, Florida at Winter Springs High School.

Read about the incredibly opposite paths they took and the many twists and turns they experienced including marriage, divorce, children, entrepreneurship, death threats, and a state championship.

This book is for anyone who has ever played, coached, or just loves the game of basketball.

Peter Nadeau is a writer, teacher and speaker. He holds Masters Degrees in history and theology. He lives in Florida where he pursues his passions of scuba diving, racing, jet skiing, and relaxing on the beach.

Gareth Powell has spent most of his life writing computer software. This is his first novel. It represents a culmination of his interests in the Bible, ancient history and literature.