Approved Bios for reprinted articles

APPROVED BIO TO BE USED ON REPRINTED ARTICLES:

 

LONGER VERSION

With experience as a professional youth worker, business owner, school teacher, coach, inmate, parent and divorcee, Rod has the unique ability to relate to almost anyone in whatever situation they are in.  His thought-provoking blog about life, mistakes, faith, hope & grace has now been read in over 175 countries with his articles translated in several languages.  A popular writer & sought after speaker, Rod draws from his deep well of biblical knowledge, life-experience and personal pain to encourage others along the broken journey to wholeness. He hosts a private, invitation-only Facebook group for men (called Brothers Keeper) and enjoys helping others find Hope in the midst of their painful situations.  You can follow his work on his blog (www.rodarters.org), Facebook (Rod Arters, Writer) or Twitter (@rodarters).   He has three children and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.

 

SHORTER VERSION

With experience as a professional youth worker, business owner, school teacher, coach, inmate, parent and divorcee, Rod has the unique ability to relate to almost anyone in whatever situation they are in.  A popular writer & sought after speaker, Rod draws from his deep well of biblical knowledge, life experience and personal pain to encourage others along the broken journey to wholeness. You can follow his work on his blog (www.rodarters.org), Facebook (Rod Arters, Writer) or Twitter (@rodarters).   He has three children and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.