James F. Twyman is New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, including “Emissary of Light,” “The Moses Code,” and “The Barn Dance.” In 1994 he put peace prayers from the 12 major religions to music and began traveling the world, quickly becoming known as “The Peace Troubadour,” and often being invited by world leaders and peace organizations to perform the concert in countries while at war. He has performed in Bosnia, Iraq, Serbia, South Africa, Israel, Northern Ireland and many other places. James has also produced seven music CD’s, he has produced and directed six films, including the award winning “Indigo” and “Redwood Highway.” Founder of The Beloved Community, a network of spiritual peace ministers around the world, as well as the Seminary of Spiritual Peacemaking which has graduated and ordained over 500 ministers, James is committed to the path of peace through spirituality. James currently lives in Portland, Oregon.