Bill serves as a Truth78 board member, having extensive background in local church marriage and parent-equipping ministries, as well as numerous disciple-making ministries, teams, and small groups. Bill resides in Woodbury, Minnesota with his wife Nancy, and they are blessed with 2 sons, now engaged in their own careers. Prior to joining the Truth78 board, Bill held a variety of leadership positions in sales, marketing, Lean Six Sigma, strategic planning and international business management at 3M.

Favorite Fighter Verse: 1 Peter 2:9-10
Favorite Parenting Book: Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Favorite Marriage Book: What Did You Expect by Paul David Tripp

Mark lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife of 29 years, where they have raised 3 children. Mark has been active in international missions throughout Central America and Southeast Asia. He has actively served the local church as an elder and as a Sunday School teacher. He also currently serves as a volunteer with Prison Fellowship, serving the prison population in Indiana. Mark has been a business attorney for more than 25 years, counseling both for profit and nonprofit corporations on corporate governance matters and business transactions.

Favorite Fighter Verse: Romans 5:10
Favorite Children's Book: 5 Minute Theologian by Rick Cornish

Marcia and her husband Chris were introduced to Truth 78 in 2005 and had the privilege to teach in a Sunday School setting. One of Marcia’s passions is to teach Preschool children and disciple young girls using the gifts God has given her. Seeing the next generation experience the reality of “tasting and seeing that the Lord is good” and nurturing their faith is a great joy to her. Marcia enjoys hiking, coffee and reading. Marcia and Chris live in Ottawa, Canada, with their 2 children.

Favorite Truth78 Curriculum: My Purpose Will Stand
Favorite Fighter Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:8

MariJo serves as a Truth78 board member and currently serves her family by homeschooling her three children. She and her husband Brad live in Otsego, Minnesota and have been married since 2011. MariJo has a desire to equip parents with sound Biblical resources, specifically as they seek to raise the next generation to obey, love and follow Christ. In addition, MariJo loves to study the Bible with other women and participates in multiple mentor and discipleship relationships. MariJo received her J.D. degree from Hamline Law School and prior to homeschooling her children worked in the defense industry managing contracts, negotiations and various transactions.

Favorite Children's Books: Toot & Puddle books by Holly Hobbie, books by Jan Brett, and the illustrations of Chris Van Dusen
Favorite Fighter Verse: Psalm 18:30-31

Pat lives in Canton, GA with his wife of 29 years, Barbara, and together they have seven children, three of whom remain at home, as well as one grandson. Pat has been in full-time ministry since 2011 after having spent 17 years as a residential home builder. He and Barbara, along with six other couples, helped start Grace Fellowship in 2003 and have worshipped there ever since, outside of two years when they served as missionaries in Guatemala. Pat is active in international missions in numerous countries around the world. They have been using Truth78 curriculum the entire time of their church’s existence and have introduced it at many other churches, as well as trained others how to use it.

Favorite Truth78 Curriculum: Pour Out Your Heart
Favorite Fighter Verse: Psalm 34:8
Favorite Marriage Book: This Momentary Marriage by John Piper

David and his wife Sally co-founded Truth78 (formerly Children Desiring God) with a strong commitment to casting vision and developing resources for the spiritual development of children in the home and at church. These resources reflect the passion for truth and the theological and doctrinal commitments that has marked the ministry of John Piper who was David and Sally’s pastor and ministry colleague for 33 years. In 2019, after serving as a pastor for next generations in Indianapolis for 5 years, David transitioned to the role of executive director at Truth78 to focus on continuing to spread the vision and equip churches around the world. David and Sally have two adult daughters and three grandchildren.

Favorite Truth78 Curriculum to Teach: My Purpose Will Stand
Favorite Fighter Verses: One of my favorite passages is Isaiah 46:9-11
Favorite Parenting Book: Some of my favorites include Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd and Margy Tripp and The Disciple Making Parent by Chap Bettis

Brian and his wife Cindy were drawn to the vision of Truth78 many years before Brian joined the team. As parents, they wanted to train their five children to know and treasure Jesus as the only one who could satisfy the deepest need of their hearts. At Truth78, they found a vision for this ministry, and resources to equip them to nurture their children's faith. In 2006, the Lord redirected Brian's vocational efforts to join the ministry after a career in IT management. Brian served as the Truth78 executive director for 13 years before transitioning to his current role as director of operations. He enjoys teaching children and youth in the classroom and he seeks to encourage Bible memorization through the Fighter Verses Program. Brian enjoys trail running and DIY projects.

Favorite Truth78 Curriculum:Teach Me Your Way and Your Word is Truth, Faithful to All His Promises
Main Classroom Role: Teacher
Favorite Fighter Verse: Impossible to answer...I could give you a very long list :)