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\n\tAmy Simpson is passionate about serving the church and its people through leadership, communication, and resources. She currently serves as executive director for the Leadership Media Group at Christianity Today International<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tHer background includes a 13-year career in Christian publishing and a lifetime of church ministry. She is the author of numerous resources for Christian ministry, including Diving Deep: Experiencing Jesus Through Spiritual Disciplines<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tAmy holds an English degree from Trinity International University <\/a>and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Colorado-Denver<\/a>. She is married to Trevor and is mom to two fantastic kids.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Amy Simpson is passionate about serving the church and its people through leadership, communication, and resources. She currently serves as executive director for the Leadership Media Group at Christianity Today International. Her background includes a 13-year career in Christian publishing and a lifetime of church ministry. 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