Writer Bios

Alexis Berry is studying Communications and Theology at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. She is the Editorial Assistant to the Moody Alumni Association and also works with The Moody Standard as a Staff Writer and blog manager. Alexis is a contributor to the Online Journal of Christian Culture and Communication and blogs at strangersong.wordpress.com.

Danielle Germaine is a freshman Communications Major at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. After serving as Staff Writer and Managing Editor for her high school publication, the “CCA Weekly,” Danielle is excited to explore new avenues that will allow her to use her passion to write His message. Follow her blog at daniellegermaine.tumblr.com

  Amy Gilbaugh is a Senior at Moody Bible Institute, majoring in Biblical Exposition. Amy grew up in small town, Iowa and enjoys writing to express what she is exploring and contemplating concerning the faith. Her writing includes blogging, poetry, prayers, narratives, and personal reflection. Amy plans to further her education at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

     

  
  
  

 
 
 

Jessica Jentink is a Senior at Moody Bible Institute.  She will be graduating this May with a B.A. in Theology with an emphasis in Philosophy and Apologetics.  Jessica does creative writing in free time when she’s not composing new music, reading a book or enjoying a cup of a coffee.
 
 
 
 

Katelyn McNeil is an Intern for the Vertical Lit Team and Marketing Assistant for the Gary Chapman Team at Moody Publishers. She will receive her B.A. in Communications from Moody Bible Institute in May, 2011.  Katelyn writes because she believes words have power and that God has a story for her life. She is the Co-Founder/Editor of The Beheld and you can find more of her writing at thebeheld.wordpress.com.

 

Tony Robledo is a writer, artist, and musician. He is passionate about authentic spirituality is a soon-to-be graduate of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. You can follow him on Twitter (@tony_robledo) and find more of his writing on his blog, museandmystery.wordpress.com.

 
 
 
 

Duane Sherman is the marketing guy for the Vertical Lit team.  He has his MDiv from Moody Theological Seminary and serves on the leadership team of www.fusionchurch.com, a missional community.  He’s @duanesherman on Twitter and blogs at www.duanesherman.com.  Duane lives with his wife and two children in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Matt Tully is a Pastoral Assistant at Cedar Heights Baptist Church in Cedar Falls, IA.  He graduated from the Moody Bible Institute in 2009 with a B.A. in Historical Theology.  Matt and his beautiful wife Lindsay enjoy reading, being outside, and discussing the Bible.  You can follow Matt at his blog, huiothesian.wordpress.com.

 
 
 
 

David T. Ulrich is the features editor and a contributing columnist for “The Moody Standard,” the bi-monthly newspaper at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He there studies Print Communications and Biblical Languages, and he writes stories about griefs, their healing, and their God in a series called “Sackcloth and Tea.” (davidtulrich.wordpress.com)