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Dr. Joe Savage, Director of the University of Mobile Center for Leadership and Executive Dean of the School of Christian Ministries at the University, shared material based on his book, "We Forgot! The 7 Unlearned Lessons of 9/11." The discussion moved forward in light of current events, including perspective on how Christians can respond. The Center for Leadership site is www.umcenterforleadership.org.

Larry Vaughn, co-author of "Hollywood's Chosen: An Insider Tells His Story," shared about his work in the movie industry as a film buyer. He also talked about his salvation experience and how that impacted his work. Learn more at www.larry-vaughn.com.

Bobbi Olson, Social Worker with the Montgomery office of the Alabama Baptist Children's Homes & Family Ministries, discussed the need for foster parents and a future informational meeting at First Baptist Church of Montgomery on 9/14/14. For more information, you can contact Bobbi at bolson@abchome.org or call (334)430-7569.

Author and Bible teacher Deborah Buckingham shared about the background and content of the devotional book, "Nourishments: Food for the Soul-A Daily Devotional." She also discussed the cross-country tour that she and her husband took earlier in the year, and talked about their involvement with the Faith Radio Golf Tournament. Learn more at www.nourishments.org.

Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader Brandon Showalter shared some of his own story regarding his walk with Christ and his music ministry. He also provided encouragement to believers to pursue what they believe God has called and gifted them to do. Learn more at www.brandonshowalter.com.

Jamie Stahler, Director of Marketing and Partnerships for the organization, Outreach, as well as Managing Director for National Back to Church Sunday, discussed the concept of this day, observed the third Sunday of September (this year: September 21). He also shared how churches can get involved with inviting people back to church. Learn more at www.backtochurch.com.

Karen Kingsbury, Clayton King, Dannah Gresh, Kyle Idleman, Blake Rayne, Daniel James Devine

Dr. Katherine Albrecht, co-author of "The Spychips Threat: Why Christians Should Resist RFID and Electronic Surveillance," discussed some aspects of Internet privacy and security, in light of recent news events. She also pointed to how technology could be used in the fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. Learn more at www.katherinealbrecht.com.

Stuart Shepard, Senior Director of Media for CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus on the Family, discussed a variety of topics, including pro-life alternatives for donations in association with the Ice Bucket Challenge. The CitizenLink website is www.citizenlink.com.

Dannah Gresh, Founder of Pure Freedom and the Secret Keeper Girl event for tween girls and their mothers, discussed the concept of the event, as well as some of the pressures that tween girls are facing and how parents can respond. The Secret Keeper Girl "Crazy Hair Tour" is coming to First Baptist Church of Prattville on September 21, 2014. Learn more about the event at fbcprattville.org. The SKG website is www.secretkeepergirl.com.