Dr. Philip Samaan served as a professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University for over 20 years, earning the title of professor emeritus upon retirement. He received multiple President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Commitment to Student Success, and Customer Service Excellence, and held the Ellen G. White Memorial Chair in Religion for 18 years. Prior to Southern, he was Chief Editor of the Adult Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly at the General Conference and Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Andrews University. Dr. Samaan also served as a missionary in the Africa-Indian Ocean Division and led Youth Outreach and Campus Ministry in the North Pacific Union Conference. He continues to be active through Christ’s Way ministry as an author, teacher, and speaker.

Dr. Dana Philossaint holds degrees from Southwestern Adventist University and Andrews University, including a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. She has authored several books, including The Working of this Mind and Quick Mental Health Guide for Trauma, as well as the children’s book series, Emotions are Ups and Downs. Currently, a school psychologist for Chattanooga Public Schools and CEO of MindCare—Childhood Trauma Therapy, Dr. Philossaint has over 21 years of experience in the mental health field, dedicated to helping individuals transform trauma into testimonies.

Dr. Aaron Corbit is a biologist and professor at Southern Adventist University whose research explores conservation, wildlife behavior, and the connection between scientific inquiry and Christian faith. Formerly a teacher and science textbook editor, he now mentors student researchers and studies species ranging from black widow spiders to rattlesnakes.