Singer, songwriter, producer, documentarian, author and television/podcast host

An eight-time Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter, Andrew Greer is known for his old soul sound and thoughtful conversations. His role as a documentarian brought him to Plains, Georgia, where he is completing a new documentary, Plainspoken, about the life and people of this town.

The native Texan and now-Nashville resident’s folk-gospel discography displays a deep affection for vintage spiritual songs, instinctively captured on his critically acclaimed recordings, Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions and Angel Band: The Christmas Sessions. Showcasing collaborations with some of the top names in Americana, bluegrass and Gospel music, including Sonya Isaacs, Ginny Owens, The McCrary Sisters, Ron Block (of Alison Krauss & Union Station), Nashville legend Phil Madeira, indie singer-songwriter darling Sandra McCracken and iconic Grammy Award-winning recording artist Sandi Patty, The Hymn Sessions and Christmas Sessions recordings reached the Top 10 on Amazon and iTunes Singer-Songwriter charts respectively.

With a love for facilitating conversations that dig deep, Andrew co-created and co-hosts the popular television and streaming series Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer. Since its debut in 2017, the series has featured such guests as Kathie Lee Gifford, Amy Grant, Scott Hamilton, Wynonna Judd and Montell Jordan, among others, garnering more than a million streams to date. Additionally, Greer co-hosts and co-produces Bridges with Patsy Clairmont and Andrew Greer: Spiritual Connections Through Generational Conversations, a podcast inviting listeners of all ages to find common ground embracing a fierce faith in a tough season. The show landed in the Top 15 on Apple’s Religion & Spirituality podcast chart following its debut last year.

Carrying on his affinity for meaningful conversations in a spiritual context, Andrew has authored two books—Transcending Mysteries: Who is God, and What Does He Want From Us? (Thomas Nelson) co-authored with Ginny Owens, and Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth: Spiritual Conversations Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of Rich Mullins (Worthy Publishing).

When not on the road, Andrew enjoys his home in Columbia, Tennessee. Read more information about his projects and talent at andrew-greer.com.

Executive Director of the Friends of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, GSW Alumna

Kim Carter Fuller grew up in Plains, Georgia and has the pleasure of still living there and working in her community. She and her husband Mark have been married for 42 years and have two children and four beautiful grandchildren.

In her former life Kim taught school for 31 years… teaching English and Speech to high school students in Sumter County and surrounding counties.

She is now the Executive Director of the Friends of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. The Friends help the Park fund various projects needed to adapt President and Mrs. Carter’s story for a public audience. They also partner with the Georgia Department of Education to fund an education program within the Park by providing an education specialist, giving school children an opportunity to learn about President and Mrs. Carter.

In addition to projects associated with the Park, Kim has the responsibility of working with the downtown historic district which includes the Plains Historic Inn and Antique Mall, the Buffalo Café, the Plains Community Center and various other properties downtown. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment in Kim’s day!

Kim is a part of the SAM Short Line Train Authority and serves as a Plains City Council member. She is a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains and teaches Sunday School each Sunday.

In addition to her official peacebuilding work, Patricia is Chief Catalyst and Executive Director of international nonprofit Mothering Across Continents through which education projects are managed in several countries in East Africa. Previously, Patricia held senior positions in change management, communications and corporate affairs in two global Fortune 100 companies. She holds an MSc in Consulting and Coaching for Change – a joint-venture of Oxford University, UK, and HEC France; an MBA, Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management; and MA, Journalism from The Ohio State University.

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An enthusiastic educator of languages, cultures, and literacy, JoAnna combined her degree in International Business and Specialist in French Education to develop a service-learning program at Furlow Charter School. At age 30, she began studying Spanish and also holds certifications in English and ESOL. Arnold is currently pursuing a PhD in Literacy from Auburn University. Throughout her career, Arnold has visited various countries, learning and teaching French and Spanish. From these experiences, she has developed her passion for teaching, which is reflected in her motto: “Believe. Speak. Go.” With more than twenty-seven years of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary experience, Arnold uses innovative teaching methods with project based learning, service learning, and technology to inspire her students to use their developing language skills to evaluate and meet the needs of their world. JoAnna’s classroom has evolved into a place where students have meaningful opportunities to build relationships with diverse groups of people around the world. JoAnna nurtures her insatiable love for adventure and shares personal reflections and stories of her family and travels in her blog and anthologies with Old Mountain Press.