"James W. Goll is a certified Ind. Life Languages™ Communications Coach, an acquisitions consultant in publishing and serves as an advisor to multiple organizations. He is the Founder of God Encounters Ministries, an international speaker and an award winning best selling author.

Goll has traveled as a speaker in more than 50 nations. He is a prolific author of over 40 books and has developed multiple classes with full curriculum kits. A singer before he became a preacher, Goll recently released Never Alone, his debut album of inspirational songs about life, family, and devotion to God.

Goll was married to Michal Ann for 32 years before her graduation to heaven in the fall of 2008. He has four adult married children and a growing number of grandchildren. He continues to make his home in Franklin, Tennessee."