Guest Contributors

Bert BakerBert Baker

Bert Baker was born in Lakeland, FL.  The oldest son of Rev. Jesse and Fay Baker, Bert and his two younger siblings Vera and Ken grew up moving around Florida as his father was transferred to different churches in the Florida Methodist districts.  In his senior year of high school, the family was transferred to Tallahassee, FL where Bert graduated from Godby High School in 1976.  He continued to  study for his profession as an electrician,  then moved to New Orleans, LA to work on the oil rigs there. Bert later moved to Jacksonville, FL to reconnect with his family.  There, met his wife Linda and they married in 1986. They have two children:  Michele and Nicholas.

Bert currently lives in Jacksonville and worships at Calvary Chapel. He is active in the Kairos prison ministry sharing the word of God and His message of hope to prisoners. He has shared his powerful personal testimony on forgiveness at many churches and groups throughout Florida, at speaking engagements, and in media on the radio, television, in newspaper articles, and on the internet.


Dr. Ken BerryDr. Ken Berry
Dr. Berry is a Chiropractic Physician. His practice, The Village Chiropractic Center, serves the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas. Dr. Berry has been involved in health care for over ten years. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of The Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. He also holds a Bachelors of Nursing degree from The University of Central Florida. He practiced as a CCU/ICU nurse for 8 years prior to his career in chiropractic, and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dr. Berry is committed to helping all of his clients live a fuller, more fulfilled, wellness lifestyle. He is always updating and furthering his education to provide the best and most knowledgeable service available. Dr. Berry has had articles featured in several local magazines and newspapers and has spoken to hundreds of groups in an effort to promote health and well being in our community.


Michael FaberMichael Faber
“I won’t care how systematic your theology is until you show me how biblical it is.” This is the motto of the Biblical Theologian, and Michael Faber believes it wholeheartedly. As an alumnus of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, he received a Master of Divinity and he learned the tools of the trade in digging into the bible for both theology and application. However, it is his lifetime of experience working in the church that gives his work focus. Michael has led marriage retreats, taught marriage seminars, led a church drama team, and consulted with leadership groups to help them better understand themselves and become better leaders. He has a heart for effective leadership, effective ministry, and spawning spiritual growth for individuals and local church bodies.

Michael has been married for 25 years to a wonderful wife and they have six children together. He was raised in West Michigan, and presently resides near Greensboro, NC where he works as a database administrator.


James Patrick HoldingJames Patrick Holding
James Patrick Holding is President of Tekton Apologetics Ministries and the author of several self-published books and several journal articles. He was raised in a home where the Bah’ai faith was taught, but became a Christian in his youth after considering its truth claims.

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Nick PetersNick Peters

Nick Peters is currently a student at Southern Evangelical Seminary working on a Master’s degree in Philosophy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Preaching from Johnson Bible College. Nick has appeared on the Unbelievable Radio Program from Premier Christian Radio in the U.K. and is the department head in the theistic metaphysics section at TheologyWeb where he has participated in a number of written debates. His ministry work can be found at his blog, http://deeperwaters.wordpress.com.

Nick currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife Allie. They are a unique couple, having both been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. They are committed to the belief that their challenges with this condition is not suffering, rather a gift to help them serve uniquely in the body of Christ.  Nick and Allie are building a ministry dedicated to assisting the disabled to find their true identity in Christ.