var bio1 = 'After receiving a piano performance degree from Temple University in 1976, Bob traveled for eight years with the contemporary Christian group GLAD as a songwriter, speaker, and arranger. He was a major contributor to <i>The Acapella Project</i>. In 1984, he left the group to pursue active involvement in a local church associated with Sovereign Grace Ministries. In 1991, he helped to plant what is now <a href="http://www.crosswaync.org/" target="_blank">CrossWay Community Church</a> in Charlotte, North Carolina, and also led worship on the Integrity Hosanna! CD <i>Chosen Treasure</i>.</p><p>Six years later, after twelve years of pastoring, he moved to <a href="http://www.covlife.org" target="_blank">Covenant Life Church</a> in Gaithersburg, MD, to serve as director of worship development for Sovereign Grace. He currently equips pastors and musicians in the theology and practice of congregational worship, and contributes to Sovereign Grace recordings, including <a href="javascript:PopProduct(\'M4060-00-21\');"><i>Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project</i></a>, <a href="javascript:PopProduct(\'M4130-00-21\');"><i>Worship God Live</i></a>, and <a href="javascript:PopProduct(\'M4175-00-21\');"><i>Valley of Vision</i></a>. He also leads worship at Covenant Life Church and writes a blog at <a href="http://www.worshipmatters.com" target="_blank">www.WorshipMatters.com</a>. He and his wife, Julie, have six children and four grandchildren.';


var bio68 = 'Doug is a pastor-in-training at <a href="http://www.crosswaypa.org/" target="_blank">CrossWay Church of Lancaster</a>, Pennsylvania, where he oversees worship, creative ministries, singles, and young adults. Doug and his wife, Brenda, have three children.';


var bio65 = 'Eric was part of <a href="http://www.pcop.org/" target="_blank">Providence Church</a> (Pittsburgh, PA) for ten years before moving to <a href=http://www.trinityfellowshipchurch.net/" target="_blank">Trinity Fellowship Church</a> (Toms River, NJ) in 2006. He led worship at that church before entering the Pastors College of Sovereign Grace Ministries in 2007. Eric’s songs include “In My Heart” and “Your Great Renown.” He married Bethany in June 2002, and the couple has two children, William and Lily Beth.';


var bio44 = 'Mark has been senior pastor of what is now <a href="http://www.sgcindianapa.org/" target="_blank">Sovereign Grace Church</a> of Indiana, Pennsylvania, since 1982. He has written hundreds of songs for worship, including "I Stand in Awe" and "I\'m Forever Grateful." Mark and his wife, Kristi, have four sons and one daughter.';


var bio47 = 'Pat is a pastor at <a href="http://www.crosswaycc.net/" target="_blank">CrossWay Community Church</a> in Surrey, British Columbia, where he oversees worship and evangelism. Pat and his wife, Cherry, have three sons and two daughters. </p><p>Pat\'s songs include "Jesus, Thank You" and "His Forever," and have been featured on several albums from Sovereign Grace Music.';


var bio66 = 'Stephen is a pastoral intern at <a href="http://www.sgcindianapa.org/" target="_blank">Sovereign Grace Church</a> of Indiana, Pennsylvania, where he is learning what it means to be a pastor and making approximately 43 cups of coffee a day for his dad, Mark. Stephen leads worship regularly, preaches occasionally, and leads the church\'s campus ministry. (He also considers it his job to help his dad be cool.) Stephen and his wife, Jen, were married in November 2006 and have a little girl.</p><p>Stephen\'s songs have appeared on several Sovereign Grace albums, including <em>In a Little While</em>, a collaborative project with his dad.';


var bio43 = 'Todd Twining is a pastor at <a href="http://www.metrolife.org" target="_blank">Metro Life Church</a> (Orlando, FL). He leads the church’s worship ministries, including music, drama, audio, and visual media. Todd’s songs have appeared on <em>Savior</em>, from Sovereign Grace Music, and <em>Glorify</em>, produced by Metro Life Church.';


var bio70 = 'Zach is a worship leader and youth pastor at <a href="http://www.gracecommunity.ws/" target="_blank">Grace Community Church</a> in Ashburn, Virginia.';


var bio67 = 'Abigail is part of <a href="http://www.chesapeakechurch.com/" target="_blank">Chesapeake Community Church</a> in Joppa, Maryland, where her husband, Jimmy, is a worship pastor. Abigail and Jimmy were married in May 1999 and have two children.';

var bio52 = 'Steve has been writing songs for worship for more than twenty years, often collaborating with his wife, Vikki. Their songs include "I Will Glory in My Redeemer," "There Is No One Like Our God," and "I Bow Down." Steve and Vikki are founders of Before the Throne Music and Underground Grace Records, where they produce albums for bands including West Coast Revival and Reilly.</p><p>Steve and Vikki are part of <a href="http://gracechurchorlando.org/" target="_blank">Grace Church</a> (Winter Garden, FL) and reside in the Orlando area with their two daughters.';

var bio51 = 'Songwriter, vocalist, and Steve Cook\'s wife and creative partner, Vikki is the writer of "Before the Throne of God Above" and has collaborated with her husband on dozens of songs including "I Will Glory in My Redeemer," "There Is No One Like Our God," and "I Bow Down." Vikki\'s voice has been featured on albums such as <em>Worship God Live</em>, <em>Songs for the Cross Centered Life</em>, and <em>Upward: The Bob Kauflin Hymns Project</em>.</p><p>Steve and Vikki are part of <a href="http://gracechurchorlando.org/" target="_blank">Grace Church</a> (Winter Garden, FL) and reside in the Orlando area with their two daughters.';

var bio71 = 'Kyle is part of <a href="http://www.metrolife.org/" target="_blank">Metro Life Church</a> in Casselberry, Florida, where he leads worship for his small group and occasionally for Sunday meetings. Kyle and his wife have three children.'

var bio65 = 'Eric was part of <a href="http://www.pcop.org/" target="_blank">Providence Church</a> (Pittsburgh, PA) for ten years before moving to <a href=http://www.trinityfellowshipchurch.net/" target="_blank">Trinity Fellowship Church</a> (Toms River, NJ) in 2006. He led worship at that church before entering the Pastors College of Sovereign Grace Ministries in 2007. Eric\'s songs include "In My Heart" and "Your Great Renown." He married Bethany in June 2002, and the couple has two children, William and Lily Beth.';

var bio70 = 'Zach is a worship leader and youth pastor at <a href="http://www.gracecommunity.ws" target="_blank">Grace Community Church</a> in Ashburn, Virginia.';

var bio69 = 'Janice grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and has attended <a href="http://www.covlife.org/" target="_blank">Covenant Life Church</a> with her family since she was born. She currently lives in Washington, DC, studying drama and music at The Catholic University of America. At Covenant Life, she participates in the singles band and is involved with the church\'s high-school drama.'

var bio68 = 'Doug is a pastor-in-training at <a href="http://www.crosswaypa.org/" target="_blank">CrossWay Church of Lancaster</a>, Pennsylvania, where he oversees worship, creative ministries, singles, and young adults. Doug and his wife, Brenda, have three children.';