About Orchard Scribe

Welcome to Orchard Scribe! We are a diverse community of Christian writers  here to help you grow in your faith. We are committed to using our gifts to help you establish deep roots (Jeremiah 17:7-8) and produce lasting fruit (John 15:16).  We want to see you grow in the Lord and we don’t want you to grow alone!

We invite you to spend some time on our blog, Together in the Orchard. We write about four major topics, making it easier for you to find the content you need. Develop and maintain a strong foundation in the Lord, strengthen your fellowship with others, build your faith, and walk in the fruit of the Spirit. Stop by the blog each week for new content from our scribes or sign up for our newsletter and we’ll meet you in your in-box.

In addition to our blog, we also write books and share content on social media. You’ll find these links throughout the site. We love empowering our readers and we also work to empower Christian writers, offering resources, trainings, and self-publishing support.

Read on to get to know the writers and to meet our founder, Anitra Elmore, then dive in. Read our stories, pray through our devotionals, and study the Bible with us. We promise to bring you words of life to help you “bear much fruit.” Welcome to the orchard, friends. Let’s grow!

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. -John 15:8 ESV

Meet the Scribes

Caitlin Ball

Caitlin Ball

I’m a reader, writer, adventurer, and missionary to Paris, France. I’m passionate about discipleship, incarnational ministry and surrender.

Macaela Campbell

Macaela Campbell

I am a passionate daughter of God who uses the written and spoken word to connect people with the Lord and one another.

Anitra Elmore, writer

Anitra Elmore

I was a mom blogger  for 12 years and thought I’d never return to the internet when I left. But, here I am– excited to be here with you as we grow together here in our orchard! 

Betsy Herman

Betsy Herman

I’m an independently published author who is writing her way through life’s challenges from my home in Hawaii. I hope to encourage you to keep trusting in God, even in difficult times.

Phylicia Joannis

Phylicia Joannis

I’m a writer, wife, and mother. I love the way stories connect us, and I look forward to connecting here in the orchard. 

Tara Kenchen

Tara Kenchen

 I’m a writer and speaker who enjoys encouraging others through practical teaching, bible-based prayers, and words of restoration.

Kellee Metty

Kellee Metty

I’m a  wife, mom, Nana and business owner. I was born 60 years ago and born-again 50 years ago! I’m in the building business and excited to help you build, here in the orchard.

Abby Stalsbroten

Abby Stalsbroten

I am passionate about good storytelling through words and photos. I’m on a journey of discovering the depth of my brokenness and the heights of Jesus’ grace and look forward to sharing some of that journey with you here.

Dana Williams

Dana Williams

I’m a  homemaker, turned full time Pastor.  I believe in the power of Christian community and I’m looking forward to connecting with you here. 

Jason Williams

Jason Williams

I’m a husband, father of four and a complete nerd.  I love teaching people about the love and grace of God.