Biblical Commentary Writer
Tambi Swiney was a student at Beeson Divinity School at Samford University when she discovered that God had gifted her to write and teach. She earned her M.Div. degree in May 2004, and since then she has enjoyed being a "freelance" minister, exercising her gifts in a variety of settings. She has authored 100 magazine articles and curriculum pieces and often speaks at missions conferences. She is the Spiritual Emphasis Team Coordinator for the Next Door, a transitional living and learning ministry for women coming out of incarceration. She helped found the Next Door in 2003. She is also active in the student ministry at First Baptist Nashville, where she mentors six teenage girls. Tambi has been married to her husband, Paul, for 20 years, and they have a teenaged son, Chaney. The family are veteran travelers, having visited all 50 states and six foreign countries. The Swineys make their home in Nashville, Tennessee, with their two cats, Kinnakeet and Denali.

Teaching Plan Writer
Roberta Watson is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS) and presently serves as an adjunct professor at the NOBTS North Georgia extension center. She has been married to Todd for more than 20 years. They have a teenage daughter, Katie, and a teenage son, Will. Roberta has served in a variety of educational ministries in local churches and at the Baptist Association. She and her husband enjoy supporting their kid’s school, extracurricular, and church activities. Her favorite vacation experience was watching the sunrise over the Sea of Galilee.

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