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Dr. John C. Holbert, Lois Craddock Perkins Professor of Homiletics at Perkins School of Theology, earned his B.A. degree from Grinnell College, the M. Div. from Perkins and a Ph.D. from SMU. He joined the Perkins faculty in 1979 as a teacher of Old Testament. He began to teach preaching in...

Singer-songwriter and author Ellie Holcomb began her musical career by touring the country with her husband in the Americana band Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Her honest voice and rich lyrics shined on her first solo album and deemed her the Best New Artist at the 2014 Dove Awards, followed...

Dr. Justin S. Holcomb is an adjunct professor of theology with extensive teaching experience at Reformed Theological Seminary since 2000, as well as at Emory University, University of Virginia, and Agnes Scott College. He holds a B.A. from Southeastern University, two M.A. degrees from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D....

Rev. Linda Hollies (d. 2007) was a United Methodist minister in Michigan and a prolific author of 29 books, focusing on inspirational and social justice themes for women. She earned a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Seminary and a Ph.D. in ministry from United Theological Seminary. Hollies served as pastor...

Dr. Barbara Ann Holmes (1943-2024)  was an accomplished theologian, academic leader, and lawyer. She earned a Ph.D. in Ethics from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from Mercer University's Walter F. George School of Law. Professionally, she served as President of United Theological...

Rev. John Haynes Holmes (1879-1964) was an American Unitarian minister, pacifist, and social activist. He graduated from Harvard University in 1902 and earned a divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School in 1904. Holmes served as Senior Minister at the Church of the Messiah in New York City before founding the...

Hans Holznagel retired in 2022 as a member of the United Church of Christ's national news team.