As the founding editor of Risen Magazine, Chris Ahrens has conducted in-person interviews with some of the world’s most famous celebrities, including Ozzy Osbourne, Hilary Swank, Carlos Santana and Jason Lee. A lifetime surfer, Ahrens has written three popular books on surfing, served as a surf magazine editor and been published in every major surfing publication in the world. He wrote and directed the award-winning documentary film D.O.P.E. (Death Or Prison Eventually). He is a weekly columnist for San Diego County’s Coast News and his work has appeared in numerous publications, including Outside, Family Circle, Rolling Stone, The San Diego Union and The Los Angles Times.

Dr. Michael Clifford is an educational entrepreneur. As a highly ethical business and finance strategist, he has acted as the catalyst to create educational companies, specializing in the online sector. His goal is to make higher education available to everybody. He likes Jesus, fine cigars and family time, and not always in that order.

A Midwest kid now planted in the heart of the San Diego beach scene, Brett Schoeneck has mystified the masses with his skills on the 1's and 0's. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 2005 Brett gave up his dreams of running a nuclear power plant to follow his passion for music forming the band Born Of Scarlet. It was during this time that he realized that the computer would soon become the greatest invention the world would ever see...not counting button fly jeans. now, five years later he is still rocking and computing, a combination he calls romputing. He joins the Celebrity Preacher team with a vast clientele under his belt.

Rob Springer is the Rosetta Stone of our dysfunctional family, translating our vision into still and moving (pun intended) images. Rob’s clients include: Dr Pepper, Chumba Racing, Ellsworth Bikes, Risen Magazine, Rusty Surfboards, Von Zipper and TransWorld Media. Of course, he fits right in with us.

A gifted musician since childhood, Kory fulfilled every kid’s dream by forming a successful band (Pound Foolish) while still in high school. Since then he has continued to record and perform in venues around the world. An astute observe of world music, Kory’s passion and talent keep the beat of Celebrity Preacher.

In a time of recession when professional photography seems to be on the fade, Bil Zelman is busier than ever. His list of subjects includes: Taylor Swift, Jerry Seinfeld, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, Jason Mraz and Sarah McLaughlin. His work has been called everything from “almost childlike” to “theatrically charged.” We don’t call it anything. That’s why it’s a photo and not a word.

A true artist from the inner depths of his soul, Noah has dazzled the masses with his mastery of dance, bass guitar and shooting film. He has used his skills to work on projects such as: American Idol, Bridezilla, Spirit West Coast, Surfer's Healing, NCIS and many more.