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OUR CONTRIBUTORS ADAM AND ASHLEY Newlyweds Adam and Ashley live in Orlando. Adam is a professional ballet dancer and teaches ballet to the next generation at a local dance company. Ashley works as an executive assistant. COURTNEY CAGGIANO Courtney is a member of First Baptist Orlando and serves on the worship team. As a musician and writer, she is passionate about loving Jesus through her gifts and seeking His heart through worship. YVANE I. CARTY Yvane was born on the island of St. Martin to French and Dutch parents. She has a degree in cosmetology and serves in numerous capacities in her local church and community. Presently, Yvane is the caregiver to her beautiful granddaughter. KIMBERLY CHAISSON Kimberly is a daughter of the King, a wife, mother to two beautiful daughters, and teacher of good things. This small-town Texas girl is destined for His glory. Kimberly serves as the administrative director at Kristi Overton Johnson Ministries. CLEBER CORDEIRO A native of Brazil, Cleber has traveled the world planting churches. His passion is to help people know the God who saved him from drug addiction and healed his lonely heart. Cleber currently resides in Orlando with his wife and three sons. LINDA CUBBEDGE Linda Cubbedge is the Victorious Living Prison Correspondence Director. She is passionate about the Lord and leading others to Him. Linda has four children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grands. ERIN Erin enjoys leading women’s ministries. She is a wife and mother who is passionate about helping women discover a hunger for the truth of God’s Word. She loves Jesus and really good coffee. 38 kojministries.org Issue 3 2017 THIAGO EGYDIO Thiago is a native of Brazil. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to learn the English language and dreams of being an interpreter of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Thiago serves in the youth ministry at First Baptist Orlando. THOMAS GILMORE After 45 years in ministry, Thomas retired in 2005. He soon discovered that retirement was not for him and began working in land development and residential real estate. His great desire is that his clients see Christ through him. Thomas and his wife, Sue, live in Central Florida. ANGELA HARRIS Angela is passionate about helping young women suffering with addictions. She ministers to incarcerated women and is an advocate for convicted felons struggling to find employment in the Central Florida area. She strives to bring healing and restoration to others. SHARON HODGES Sharon has a bachelor’s degree in ministry studies from The Baptist College of Florida and serves as director of the Lydia House, a transitional home that provides women being released from jail a safe place to live, learn, and grow in Christ. For more information, visit TheLydiaHouse.com. JASON LANCASTER Founder of Mayday Parade and Go Radio, Jason Lancaster now uses his musical talents to usher people into the presence of God as a worship leader at First Baptist Orlando. Jason is married to his best friend, Dee, and together they have two children. SISAUNDRA LEWIS Florida native Sisaundra Lewis gained global recognition on season six of NBC’s The Voice. She’s also toured as a vocalist and vocal director for Celine Dion and other renowned recording artists. Sisaundra is a worship leader at First Baptist Orlando and cofounder of Find Your Voice, a female mentorship program piloted in Orange County Public Schools. KRISTI OVERTON JOHNSON A former world champion water-skier, Kristi is the founder of In His Wakes and KOJ Ministries. She encourages and equips people for victory through her writings and speaking engagements. Kristi is the publisher of Victorious Living and a multipublished author. She resides in Central Florida with her husband, Tim, and their three children. LENORA PLUMMER Lenora served as a youth detention counselor for the city of Philadelphia before moving to Orlando in 2004. Soon after her move, she was introduced to First Baptist of Orlando. Once a skeptic of organized religion, Lenora now serves full-time as the church receptionist at FBO. LYNDA STEIN Writer, director, and teacher Lynda Stein is a contributing columnist for a variety of faith-based magazines. Visit www.LyndaStein.com for more information. JAY STRACK For 40 years, Jay has shared his story of overcoming poverty and abuse, broken homes, and drug addiction to some 15 million people in schools, universities, churches, and corporations. Jay is a member of the president’s faith advisory council, a highly acclaimed author, and the president of Student Leadership University. Find him on Twitter @jstrack007. DAVID UTH David Uth has served as senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Orlando since 2006. He has had pastorates in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana, and has served as president of the Florida Baptist Convention and chairman of the International Mission Board of Trustees. David and his wife, Rachel, have three children and are proud grandparents. BOB WHITCOMB Bob Whitcomb lives in Orlando, Florida. He uses his God-given talents of comedy and juggling to bring joy to those who need it most. If you are interested in Bob performing at your event, contact him at The.Incredible.Mr.Bob@gmail.com.


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