The writer, Bridget Purdome, is an Independent Training Consultant and owner of Skills Plus. She specializes in designing training programs for corporations and non-profit organizations. Bridget holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, an M.A. in Adult Education from National-Louis University and is studying at Loyola University for an M.A. in Pastoral Studies.

The website developer and graphic designer, Mark Purdome, is an Information Technology Manager for a non-profit foundation. Mark holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Kansas and an M.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University.

Bridget and Mark journeyed together through the Diaconate Formation Program and each received a Certificate of Studies from the University of St. Mary of the Lake / Mundelein Seminary. Mark is an ordained Deacon for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Bridget and Mark have two daughters, Caitlin and Megan, and a dog, Shadow. They live in the surburban Chicago area.

The logo for The Spirit Today was designed by Steve Herberger.