Among Friends: Stories from the Journey Brochura - 2014

Father Jim W. Sichko is a priest of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. He was ordained to the Ministerial Priesthood of Jesus Christ on May 23, 1998. He travels throughout the U.S. giving missions, retreats, and days of recollection. Known for his storytelling, Father Jim weaves everyday life experiences with the rooted messages which lie within the Gospel. He is booked for speaking engagements through 2015. Each engagement lasts a minimum of three days and averages 3,000 people per night. Father Jim completed his undergraduate work at New England Conservatory of Music in Vocal Performance and received a Master of Divinity degree from Sacred Heart School of Theology. www.frjim.com
with Jonathan Ryan
Jonathan Ryan is an author, columnist, blogger, and theologian. His debut horror mystery novel, "3 Gates of the Dead" (October 2013), has earned multiple rave reviews including the Director of Development of The Wolper Organization at Warner Bros. ("Bates Motel, Mists of Avalon") and a TIME Magazine reviewer. Jonathan's adventurous spirit has led him to live in many states and travel the world. He has given much of himself in an effort to help others, many times at his own risk. His writing credits are diverse and include media outlets Christianity Today, TAPS ParaMagazine, renowned interfaith blog site Patheos.com, and popular horror site DreadCentral.com. www.authorjonathanryan.com
with Chas Allen
In 2005, while in college at the University of Kentucky, Chas was convicted of a highly publicized art heist and served 6 years in prison. Chas authored "Mr. Pink: The Inside Story of the Transylvania Book Heist," a biographical account detailing his involvement in the white collar crime - one of the FBI's most significant art thefts in history. Having been through the depths of despair and darkness, Chas now shares his experience as a life coach. Living by example, Chas hopes to inspire others and make a positive difference in the world, whether on a one-to-one basis, or as an author and filmmaker. www.chasallen.com
Foreword by John Besh
James Beard Award-winner John Besh is a renowned chef, owner of nine restaurants, host of "John Besh's Family Table "on public television, and author of the best-selling cookbooks "My New Orleans "and "My Family Table." He lives with his wife and four boys outside New Orleans, Louisiana.