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Contributors

  • Ed Thomas

    With over five decades of active involvement in Christ-centered organizations, including some he founded, Ed Thomas has shared his faith journey across every U.S. state and 93 countries. A dedicated teacher, he has been leading business, home, and church Bible studies for more than 40 years. Recently, he authored two books featured on this website.

    After 55 years of marriage, his wife Wanda journeyed Home to Heaven in 2022, leaving behind a profound legacy of faith and eternal impact.

    Ed currently resides in Houston, Texas, alongside his two sons, Stephen and Paul, with whom he partners in business. Ed's daughter, Suzanne, is married to Ken Werlein, the founding pastor of Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX. Ed's life is also enriched by his three Godly spouse in-laws and eight grandchildren.

  • Suzanne Werlein

    Suzanne embarked on her full-time ministry journey with Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU) at TCU and the World Headquarters before meeting her husband, Ken Werlein, who serves as the founding pastor of Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX, where he has ministered for 25 years. In addition to her work alongside her husband at the church, Suzanne Suzanne has found great joy and purpose in raising two young men, Wesley and William.

    Through the ups and downs of parenting, God has given Suzanne a passion to help the next generation of mothers embrace their unique roles as wives and mothers. Suzanne is the founder of Faithbridge Moms, a ministry that strives to provide biblical encouragement, mentoring and Christian community for young moms as they begin their own parenting journeys.

  • Stephen Thomas

    An entrepreneur devoted to family, Stephen Thomas partners with his father and brother in running a small family office.

    Stephen and his wife, Jenifer, are passionate about the evangelizing and discipleship of kids and strive to serve the Lord however He leads. Currently, they are launching Young Life at the high school attended by their children.

  • Paul Thomas

    As the former chapter Chair of YPO, Texas Gulf Coast, Paul Thomas is actively involved in various ministries focused on discipleship worldwide.

    An entrepreneur working closely with his father and brother in a family office, Paul is also a dedicated husband and father to three young children. Alongside his wife, Callie, Paul's passion lies in following Jesus, trusting Him, and allowing Him to lead them on the adventurous journey of life.

  • The Martin Family

    Seth Martin

    Seth Martin has served in ministry for over 20 years in various capacities with a heartfelt commitment to develop disciples who live on mission. He has known and loved the Thomas family for most of his life, and enjoys using his gifts to extend the ministry of the Thomas family across the world. Most recently, Seth has served in communications at Faithbridge Church in Spring, TX while supporting other ministries and organizations through media and creative design. He currently serves as the communications and web manager for Shoe Leather Faith and hosts its podcast.

    Seth joyfully acknowledges nearly 16 years of marriage to the infinitely smarter Dr. Allie Martin, and together they embrace the joys and trials of life anchored in Christ while raising their rockstar toddler, Gibson.