MEET THE AUTHORS
Bud
Bud is a songwriter, husband, writer, brewer, poet, father, and pastor (in no particular order). He and his wife Melody co-lead the Ekklesia here in Chattanooga, TN. His love for the arts and creativity comes from a deep love and understanding of God as Creator and God’s people as image bearers. He also loves to dialogue, especially about the things of God. So email him or find him on Twitter or even…wait for it… come to Ekklesia Sundays at 11 if you want to continue the conversation.
Melody
Melody is a pastor, wife, mother, seminary student and public speaker. She and her husband Bud co-lead the Ekklesia here in Chattanooga, TN. Melody is passionate about wrestling with scripture, dialoguing about the tough questions of the faith, and sharing the Good News that we are all members of New Creation Life in Christ. She speaks on empowering women and people of color in their calling and “passing the mic” to these voices in a world where systems of injustice have silenced them. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @mellywinder or even send her an email . Join the Ekklesia community on Sundays at 11 to continue the conversation.
Katy
Katy Richardson would like to get to know you, unless you’re a jerk. Actually, probably even then. In addition to writing about the church and feminism, she also writes poems. Sometimes they get published.
Amanda
This is Amanda, and she’s really glad you’re here. Amanda is a 30-something-year-old Midwestern transplant living in The South. Her house is filled with creatures she loves dearly: the partner of her dreams, a little princess they call Peanut, recently-arrived Pickle, and four dogs. Grab the beverage of your choice and settle in. But be forewarned: things sometimes get loud around here.
Dan
Father Dale
Father Dale Hall began ministry in 1987 at Calvary Baptist Church in Rome, Georgia. He’s been a social worker and crisis counselor as well as a Vineyard pastor. Now, he’s an Anglican priest serving at The Mission in Chattanooga, TN. Dale is involved in church planting efforts, homeless causes, and is a writer, Franciscan mystic, and spiritual formation director. He lives in Ooltewah, TN with his wife Kimberly.