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In 1990, 24-year-old computer animator Phil Vischer sat down to create a group of characters that could teach Christian values to kids in a delightfully weird way. Hence, a tomato named Bob and a cucumber named Larry were born. VeggieTales would go on to revolutionize Christian filmmaking, selling more than 50 million videos and placing Phil’s faith-filled stories in one in every three American households with young children. His company, Jellyfish Labs, provides faith-based daily programming via the Internet at jellytelly.com. The characters from the What’s in the Bible? series are featured, but the content is not specifically from the DVDs. Phil continues to pursue innovative ways to integrate faith and storytelling through Jellyfish Labs. He chose the name Jellyfish as a reminder to remain pliable to God’s plans and not his own. Phil lives with his wife, Lisa, and their three kids in Illinois.

W. Ross Rainey was born in Brooklyn, NY, converted at age eight, and is a graduate of Stetson University and Dallas Theological Seminary. Commended to the Lord’s work in North America in 1954, he has over the years been involved in evangelism, Bible teaching, conferences and pastoral ministry. He has also served as a visiting instructor at Emmaus Bible School in Oak Park, IL, and Kawartha Lakes Bible School in Peterborough, ON, as well as having edited “Food for the Flock” magazine for 15 years. In 1970 Ross moved with his wife Lillian and their three children from St. Louis, MO to Plymouth, MI, and is currently involved in an itinerant Bible teaching ministry in both the United States and Canada.

J. Sidlow Baxter is the author of more than 20 books and has ministered in churches and Bible conferences throughout the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Renowned for his biblical understanding and ability to expound truth, he has been heard by thousands. His books have been read and recommended by Christian leaders and speakers. His most famous work is Explore the Book, and multi-volume interpretative commentary on the whole Bible, form Genesis to Revelation.

Irene Howat is an award-winning author who is accomplished writer in writing for children and adults. She has many titles to her name. She is married to a minister and they have a grown up family. She is also a talented artist and lives in Argyll, Scotland. She especially enjoys letters from children and replies to all of them!

Rev James Paton was John G. Paton’s brother. The material that John G. Paton had collected over the years were compiled and edited by him. Rev James Paton was an author and Presbyterian minister in Scotland.

The late Eric Russell was an ordained Church of England Minister. He was better known as a college lecturer, training teachers in religious studies. He also wrote about the history of Liverpool diocese.

Danika Cooley is a married mother of four, a grandmother, a blogger, a curriculum developer, and a writer. Danika’s three year Scripture survey for preschool to high school, Bible Road Trip, is used across the globe. You can connect with Danika and find great resources for discipling your children at ThinkingKidsBlog.org.

Mez McConnell is the pastor for Niddrie Community Church, near Edinburgh. He is also the Director of 20schemes which is dedicated to revitalising and planting gospel churches in Scotland’s poorest communities. Previously, he was a missionary with street kids in Brazil. He is married and has two children.

Dale Ralph Davis is Minister in Residence, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina. Prior to that he was pastor of Woodland Presbyterian Church, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi.