David Willard, MBA resides in Tucson, Arizona with Gretchen, his wife, and four children.   During the
Willard family travels around the United States, David has served as a deacon, marriage and family
minister, small men’s group leader, children’s leader, Sunday school teacher, and served on various
church committees.  David is
a certified minister through Bible courses at Berean/Global University.  
Additionally
, David has taken courses King's Seminary, Victory Bible Institute, and at Light University
through the American Association of Christian Counselors.  He was previously a Chief Financial Officer in
New York City and is now the president of his own consulting firm teaching business techniques and
leadership to individuals and small companies.  David was born and raised in Arizona and loves the state
and the climate.  He met his wife while attending the University of Arizona.   His activities and interests
vary greatly from volunteering at his local church, teaching about Jesus, writing, coaching his kids,
camping, speaking to local professional groups, and consulting with businesses and individuals.  It is
important to him that others succeed and get the most out of their life.  David believes God has
blessed us all richly and that He enjoys seeing His children do well.  
  
David Willard
Gretchen Willard
Gretchen enjoys home schooling the four Willard children:  Georgia, Savannah, Oran, and Truman.  
Home schooling is the most rewarding and challenging endeavor of her life.  Gretchen has served as a
young wife and new mother’s mentor, children’s leader, marriage and family minister, small group Bible
instructor, and teacher.  She has taken classes at Berean/Global University, Victory Bible Institute and
at Light University for the American Association of Christian Counselors.  The Willards met at the
University or Arizona where she graduated with a degree in finance.  She has always enjoyed David’s
business interests and serves as his confident, advisor, and partner.  She serves as the vice-president
of the family consulting business and enjoys opportunities to help people get ahead in life.  Gretchen
and David are jeep enthusiasts and enjoy anything to do with dirt roads, hiking, camping, or outdoor
adventures.  As an avid animal lover, Gretchen volunteers her time to help rescue animals in order to
adopt them into permanent homes.  Her goal is to share the life changing love of Jesus with everyone
she meets to help people get free from habits, attitudes, behaviors, and hurts from past experiences.  
She knows a future with Jesus is full of hope, peace, contentment, and joy if we learn to live each day
walking in the love of God.
The Willard Family:
At a Book Signing!
With Casting Crowns!
THE AUTHORS
The Kids!
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