Derick Bingham was the teaching pastor at Christchurch, Belfast. He was also an Adjunct Professor of English Literature at the John Brown University and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts. A popular author and well known public speaker Derick passed away on the 6th of March 2010 following a long battle with Leukemia. John Bunyan (1628-1688) was a famous preacher and writer who, during his life, penned over 2 million words, his most famous work being 'The Pilgrim's Progress'. Lucille Travis is the author of several children's books and delights in encouraging young writers. A former college lecturer, she has also been a storyteller in Awana clubs and has held children's writing workshops. Irene Howat is an award-winning author and poet who lives in Scotland.