Patti M. Hummel, author or contributing author of nineteen books, including three best-sellers, has written numerous articles for Christian magazines and speaks to Christian women's and youth groups and to author training schools in the US and other countries. The President of the Benchmark Group LLC in Nashville, TN, Patti has earned numerous awards for sales and leadership accomplishments. She was married to the late Rev. Donald R. Hummel, Sr. She is the grateful mother of three adult children, four ADORABLE granddaughters, and two GRAND sons. She makes her home in Nashville, TN, and attends Grace Community Church.