Cassie Moore is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant with 15 years of experience in ministry to young people.She is the author of Authentic Youth Ministry: Straight Talk about Working with Kids, Teens & In-Betweens, contributor for Connected for Life: Essential Guide to Youth Ministry and Words of Peace and Protection: Devotions for Women, as well as The Gallivanter Saga fiction series and the upcoming teen devotional book, Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women.She has published over 80 articles on youth and culture in addition to freelance curriculum writing. She grew up in Illinois & Minnesota, earned her master’s degree in organizational leadership from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine, has worked on national & district youth gatherings, and enjoys speaking internationally. She currently consults with churches, organizations, leaders, and local government.Extensive work in administration, event and program planning, writing, speaking, leadership development, teaching and curriculum writing. Reliable, self-motivated leader who pursues excellence and thrives in successfully managing hundreds of individuals, dozens of leaders, and multiple programs daily. Volunteer work includes working with special needs children, homeless individuals, and ESL students.