Songwriter Christy Kohnle Bio-Paradigm Christian Music Publishing

The daughter of a Lutheran minister, Christy Kohnle grew up in the Church and has been actively involved in various facets of music ministry throughout her life. At a very early age, Christy began writing songs in response to the love and grace God had shown her. In 2002, she began sharing her music with the Christian community and in 2004, she became a CCLI-registered songwriter. In 2005, Christy founded Paradigm Christian Music Publishing as a means of expanding her ministry.

Christy is currently serving as an active member of her church's music ministry. She is a registered songwriter with CCLI and ASCAP and a member of the Gospel Music Association.

Throughout her life, Leah Spisak has sought to combine her love of God and her love of music. As a child, she sang in church and school choirs and played various instruments for worship services. In college, Leah majored in music. She is an accomplished handbell and choir director, praise team leader, organist/keyboardist and rhythm guitarist, and has served in the church for 25 years as Director of Worship and Music Ministries.

Leah serves on her congregation's praise team, writes contemporary worship services and has recently begun a video ministry. She is a registered songwriter with CCLI and ASCAP.