Andy Blanks is the publisher and co-founder of YM360, a website and organization dedicated to equipping and encouraging youth ministry workers. A former U.S. Marine, Andy has spent most of the last 20 years working in youth ministry, and has led the development of some of the most popular Bible study curriculum and discipleship resources in the nation. He has authored numerous books and articles, and has spoken regularly at events and conferences. Andy and his wife, Brendt, reside in Alabama and have four children.