Our Authors

BARRY BRYAN is the author of the brilliant new release The Beatitudes of Christ, a study on Jesus’ sermon on the Mount... Barry also wrote Called of God (The life and calling of Elisha), and The Parables of Jesus Vol 1 and 2. Barry has been a student of the Word of God for over 70-years. He has taught the Word of God in schools and outreaches for 55-years. Barry attends the Church of Christ in Auckland and previously The Storehouse in Dominion Road.

BRADFORD HAAMI is the author of The River of the Water of Life and ghost-wrote True Red. His book, Ka Mau Te Wehi Taking Haka to the World, won the 2013 Ngā Kupu Ora Best Māori Biography of the Year Award.

BRIAN FRANCE was badly injured by 15lbs of high explosive as a Platoon Commander in Northern Ireland, but was miraculously healed. Brian is the Director of Charisma Christian Ministries and author of Clash of the Kingdoms. charisma.org.nz

CARALISE TRAYES is a Kiwi mother making her book debut with The Final Choice after 10 years’ journalism and breaking national headlines with Fairfax Media. Caralise has also worked as a communications assistant and freelance writer, and is available to speak on euthanasia and assisted dying. thefinalchoice.nz

CARMEL HICKLING is the author of A Heart Divided. This is her story of love and of hate, of lies and of truth, of worthlessness and of pain, of despair and of hope, and of the hunt for victory. She lives in Taumarunui, New Zealand.

CHRISTINE AMIES is the author of the memoir In Two or Three Days. She is the founder of the Christian women’s ministry, Restore Women’s Retreats. She lives in South Auckland, New Zealand with her husband Peter. She enjoys encouraging others to step into their life purpose through God.

COLIN SHILSTON wrote Understanding God’s Call and has 30 years ministry experience ranging from children and youth ministries to teaching at Bible colleges, school chaplaincy and pastoring. Colin established Words of Life ministry which offers teaching and training to churches throughout NZ. www.wolnz.org

DARRELL ROYCE CURTIS is the author of the new release Dare to be a Daniel. He is a former Methodist minister; Baptist elder; worship leader; children’s church leader; pastoral care and hospital visitor; Bible student and teacher; exhorter and encourager; husband to Jenny, and father of three.

DAVID HAMMOND wrote the book, Legacy. He currently assesses and develops executive and board leadership, and is the Chair of FEBC-NZ Mission agency. David records on Radio Rhema and Shine TV on the topic of ‘Faith in the Marketplace’ and this book gives the back-story of many of those God-spots.

DAVID AND GRETA PETERS co-wrote Afterlife, and David wrote Hope; two valuable books bringing hope to people struggling with the toughest losses in life. They travel extensively inspiring people to have unwavering hope despite life’s circumstances and equipping them to operate in the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. spiritlife.org.nz

ELIAS KANARIS author of Leading From the Stop, Leveraging God and Unleashing Your Leadership Potential. Professional keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership trainer, and entrepreneur, Elias served as President with the Global Speakers Federation, and is a founding partner of the John Maxwell Team. www.leadingfromthestop.com and www.isgroup.co.nz

FRANCES HALL’s life has been an attempt to make sense of wisdom. In hindsight, she was always only going to learn from her mistakes, not from the wise words of history. Later in life, she wrote short radio scripts. She has tied them together in Scatterlogical Wisdom to inspire others to tell their story, and prevail.

FRANS JANSEN is a Dutchman who has made his home in the Kaipara, Northland. He has a rich and varied working history, but shares his insights and experience as a farrier in his memoir Of Horses and Men freely. His equine merchandise is found on TradeMe under ‘realequine’.

GRAEME CARLE is a gifted itinerant Bible teacher and author. He spent 7 years in interdenominational evangelism and 15 years as an elder and teacher. Graeme served internationally with INF and YWAM, then as a Baptist minister in NZ. emmausroad.org.nz

JO CARSON BARR is the author of the children’s picture book series The Nicholas Stories and Waata the Weta in collaboration with her son, illustrator Simon Barr. Jo lives with her husband Rod in Auckland city after living many years in rural New Zealand. www.vapublishing.co.nz

JOHN DAYSH wrote 50 Years of Miracles, the story of his search for God and the purpose for his life. John grew up blessed in a leading family in Wellington... but he just knew there must be something more! After encountering the living God John has many miraculous stories to tell, but is now retired. John runs the Healing Rooms at the Wellington Cathedral on Friday afternoons.

PD DAWN wrote Because of Mercy, the first book in The Coin Trilogy. She is an exciting new New Zealand author who lives in Oxford with her husband, Gareth. pddawnwriter.net

PETER LAWRY is the author of When Jesus Calls. He is New Zealand’s only branded Christian SME Business Strategist, Author and Speaker. His strategy company is Business As Mission Ltd | business-as-mission.com

PETER LYNDON-JAMES wrote ‘Tough Love’ and ‘Driven by Pain, Changed by Grace’. He is the founder of Australia’s largest faith-based rehabilitation centre, Shalom House. Peter has been married to Amanda for 27 years and has three children and eight grandchildren. www.toughlovebook.com.au | www.shalomhouse.com.au

ROSIE BOOM is the author of nine books including her latest book Where the Jungle Calls, and the multi-award-winning series, The Barn Chronicles. She is working on the third in The Gift of Values series. Rosie and her husband, Chris, have six adult children and live in rural Northland. www.rosieboom.com

ROSS TOOLEY is a YWAM legend, former teacher and missionary and author of Adventures in Hearing the Voice of the Lord, Walking on Water in a World of Unbelief, Following Jesus and Encouraging People to Love and Know God.

ROWAN CANT is a creative type and a Registered Social Worker living in Auckland with his wife. Their Urban Vision team as part of an Anglican missional order have a rhythm of daily prayer and fun times with their neighbours.

RUTH HAMMOND is the truly inspirational author of Soft Whispers, Small Shouts, Deep Waters and Being with God with deep insights to share from her rich life experience her journey through grief. Ruth's writing brings healing to the heart.

SEAN PATRICK first began writing in the genre of spiritual warfare through his blog which targeted devotees of an either path he followed for 12 years. Deceived is his first book covering key aspects of his entire 28-year traverse through the occult and mysticism. Sean has a wife and two children.

SHIRLEY CUNLIFFE wrote Embracing Conflict. She has a primary teaching background and has worked voluntarily in a variety of children’s ministries including leading a Sunday School and After School clubs. Shirley has taught adults on The Motivational Giftings and Boundaries and is part of the Ministry Team at her church. She is married and has three married children and eight grandchildren.

VERNA McFELIN is the author of The Invisible Sentence, and is the founder of Pillars. Verna is a speaker and expert in the field of the ‘invisible sentence’ served by the families of prisoners outside of the wire, and a founding member of the International Coalition of Children of Incarcerated Parents organisation (INCCIP). vernamcfelin.com