Who we are
Real writers. Everyday matters.
Our lives are as real as yours. Like you, we constantly go to the Word in search of guidance, growth, and godliness. We share God’s answers to everyday matters because every day matters. At Life and Favor Publishing our mission is to fuel your faith (and ours), strengthen your family (and ours), and help all Christians grow in favor with our Lord and Savior.
Meet the Team!
Gary and Chelsea live in Scottsville, KY with their Minnie Aussie, Bear. They are expecting their first child! Gary is the eldest of the Pollard sons. A professional editor and esteemed Koine Greek student, he is a talented writer and Bible scholar. Chelsea works as a local fraud investigator for American Bank & Trust. Her genuine spirit, bright smile, and love for her family are a few of many contributions to the Pollard crew.
GARY & CHELSEA POLLARD
CARL & EMILY POLLARD
Rich, Amara, & Jed
They’re a fun family of five (number three on the way) from Scottsville, Ky. Carl and Emily are blessed to serve the Scottsville Church of Christ where Carl is full-time minister. Their days are filled with church family and childrearing. They couldn’t love life more! Carl, the youngest Pollard son, is an exegetical wizard with a passion for making textual study approachable for all. Emily has a passion for children’s education and inspiring young women in Bible study.
The founders of the family and brains of the business. With over 30 years of ministry experience and degrees in Biblical studies and ministry, they are both published authors and blessed to serve in full-time ministry. Neal and Kathy love and serve the Cumberland Trace (formerly Lehman Avenue) Church of Christ in Bowling Green, KY where Neal is one of the ministers. At the day’s end, they retreat to their homestead, Motley Meadows, with Ollie (the Westiepoo), Peaches (the Jersey cow), chickens, fruit trees, and a couple of gardens.
NEAL & KATHY POLLARD
DALE & JANELLE POLLARD
Jude
The “Dream Team.” These two do every part of life together. Dale and Janelle live in Tompkinsville, KY, with their little cowboy, Jude. Dale is a gifted minister, and Janelle is an RN for a local hospital. These two live to serve and encourage others. Dale, the middle Pollard son, is a talented writer and artist, published twice in children’s literature. His writing offers a strong emphasis on practical application of scripture, along with historical adages. Janelle is an avid Bible student, skilled artist, aspiring writer, and soul-seeker. Together, these two are the design geniuses. On top of their personal projects, they design product graphics, logos, and more.