Our Writers

Driven by both a passion to help the poor and a love for writing, Briana came to Cross International as an intern in January 2011 and was blessed to come on staff in May of the same year. She brings with her a fresh outlook not only in news and feature writing but music as well, having graduated from Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale’s Ocean Edge School of Worship in 2008. Originally from California, Briana now lives in sunny south Florida and is very excited about the Harmony of Hearts ministry. She hopes to combine her love of writing and music to help make a difference for the poorest of the poor around the world.

Tony M. has served on the Cross International communications staff since 2008, giving a voice to the poor and marginalized through words, photographs, and on-the-ground reporting. He brings to Cross his experience as a newspaper journalist, magazine writer, and new media communicator, combined with a seminary education and personal faith in Christ that have shaped his understanding of the biblical mandate to love the poor. His work with Cross has taken him around the world to meet with ministry partners and the people they serve. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he now lives in south Florida with his wife & son.

Led by a desire to combine her newspaper experience and love of writing with Christian service to the poor overseas, Stephanie joined Cross International as a staff writer in June 2010. With a notebook in hand and a camera around her neck, she’s since journeyed to developing countries to gather beneficiary stories and photos from ministries supported by Cross. Guided to Cross by God’s providential hand from her parent’s South Dakota cattle ranch, Stephanie is looking forward to years of fruitful service to the Lord and the poor as a staff writer.

Charles B. serves on the board of directors for National Religious Broadcasters. With an extensive background in Christian non-profit work, he brings to Cross his years of experience in media, broadcasting, and music ministry. He is a graduate of Knox Theological Seminary and Penn State University and currently resides in south Florida with his wife and two children.