Authors

Series Editor: H.C. Dill

Henna is a freelance writer and Christian youth worker. She lives in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with her husband and two children. Henna holds both a First Class Honours Degree and a Masters-by-Research in Theology from the University of Aberdeen. She has many years of experience in children and youth ministry, working with groups of all shapes and sizes, across different denominations.

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Reflective Writer: M McKinnell

Mary has an interest in Ignatian Spirituality and much of her writing comes out of using spiritual practices from this tradition. She draws on Scripture and on a wide variety of personal and church related experiences for inspiration.

Mary has many years working for the church as a communications mission officer in Aberdeenshire, helping others to communicate Christ’s love to their local community. She is also a trained spiritual director and enjoys this ministry, listening to others and supporting them in their relationship with God.

Mary also enjoys writing and leading worship services, reflective days and residential retreats, to help people of all ages spend time with God.

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Contributor: Peter Cross

Peter is a Church Ministries worker in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is originally from New Mexico, USA and holds degrees in Theology and Biblical Studies. Peter has over 12 years of experience in youth work in both America and Scotland. He is particularly passionate about faith and issues of social justice.

In his spare time, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, his dog, Merlin, and sampling various brands of hot sauce.

Contributor: Donna Kriel

Donna is originally from Ayrshire in Scotland, and came to faith while in her second year at the University of Aberdeen. Donna holds a degree in Spacial planning, but felt called to Youth Ministry after graduating, and has since devoted more than ten years to teaching and mentoring young people in the Christian faith.

Donna lives with her husband and two wee boys, and the whole family enjoys camping, cycling and adventures.