Englert, Mary Carmen: - Mary Carmen Englert (TH. M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M. Ed., Vanderbilt University; B. S., Baylor University) is a native Nashvillian and worked as an elementary and middle school teacher and in sales and marketing in the New York City fashion industry. Mary Carmen served on the women's ministry team of Priority Associates in New York City and taught Bible studies, facilitated Bible Study Fellowship groups. She loves speaking about gratitude, prayer, perseverance, the role of spiritual disciplines, and about the faithfulness and beauty of God. She is the founder and President of Seven Pathways. She created the Seven Pathways approach for connecting with God and guides readers to discover, learn, and set their own cadence while experiencing these seven ancient and timeless practices through Bible study plans, meditations, and other resources. She is a sunset chaser and joy seeker, even when darkness tries to fade the light.