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Courtney Veasey serves as an itinerant Bible teacher, frequently speaking to groups of women and teenage girls in conference's and retreat experiences. Courtney founded Brunch Ministries and serves as a leadership trainer to women in ministry through Lifeway Christian Resources and as a partner artist with Prison Fellowship Hope Events. She is also a feature writer for Journey Magazine, a daily devotional guide for women published by Lifeway. She has served in local church and parachurch ministries in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and California. Courtney formally served as both the Director of Women’s Academic Programs and a member of the faculty at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with an MDiv, Biblical Languages; Ph.D., Biblical Interpretation, and Gateway Seminary with a ThM, New Testament.

Whitley Lent is a passionate Christ follower, and the joyful wife of Clay and mom to Shepherd and Archer. A true "old soul," she’s a flower farmer who finds beauty in the simple things—sweets, good food, and laughter. A small-town farm girl from Oklahoma, Whitley is deeply grateful for the way God's plan has unfolded in her life. Whitley has served as the Girls Minister at Trinity Baptist Church in Ada, Oklahoma, Whitley is dedicated to helping young women discover their true identity in Christ. She is passionate about discipleship and empowering girls to grow in their faith and relationships with the Lord. A proud graduate of Oklahoma State University, Whitley is now pursuing further education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, focusing on Girls and Women’s Ministry. With a heart for women of all ages, she is committed to helping them grow closer to God and thrive in their faith journey.