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Rod Laughlin

Rod Laughlin

Founder & Team Leader

Rod holds an MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His primary work for the past 13 years has been developing The Readable Bible. A former pastor and business owner, he is a long-time Bible teacher at his Evangelical Presbyterian church.

Clyde Adams

Clyde Adams

Co-Founder & Graphic Designer

An independent graphic designer with over 40 years experience, Clyde has a BFA degree in Visual Design from Auburn University.

Dr. Brendan Kennedy

Dr. Brendan Kennedy

Lead Translator

Brendan pastors a Wesleyan church. He has a Master's degree in biblical languages and a PhD in Old Testament from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a missionary, professor, and preacher for over 15 years. 

Larry Stone

Larry Stone

Vice President

A Moody graduate, Larry has  experience in all aspects of book publishing. After building the successful book division of Thomas Nelson Publishers, he co-founded Rutledge Hill Press. Author of 

The Story of the Bible. 

Dr. Colby Kinser

Dr. Colby Kinser

New Testament Editor

Colby is a district superintendent for the Evangelical Free Church. With an MDiv from Talbot School of Theology and a DMin from Dallas Theological Seminary, he has served the church as a pastor for over 17 years, as a teacher at Ahero Evangelical School of Theology in Kenya, and as president of Hungry4HIM Ministries.

Lisa Parnell

Lisa Parnell

Managing Editor

With over 30 years experience in the production side of newspapers, books, and marketing pieces, and 15 years as an editorial project manager, Lisa manages the entire editorial process and team for The Readable Bible.

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Susan Tough

Senior Editor

With a Master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Susan has over 12 years experience in editing, content management,

and  e-commerce. She is part of the Evangelical Free Church denomination.

Meet Our Team

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