Our Founding Editor - Dr. Dayton Hobbs founded Grace Bible Church of Milton, Florida in 1951 and had been its continuous pastor for fifty years until he became Senior Pastor in 2001.  In 1972 he began, as an arm of Grace Bible Church the quarterly fundamental Christian periodical, "The Projector", whose aim is to project the light of the Word of God on the issues of the day.  Dr. Hobbs had been an educator since 1954 and had served as a principal and administrator since 1959.  After serving as a principal in the public schools of Florida he founded Santa Rosa Christian School in 1962 and had served as its chief administrator.  Dr. Hobbs served twice as president of the Christian Educators Assn. of the Southeast.  He was also a co-founder of the Florida Assn. of Christian Colleges and Schools and served as the Vice-President of that organization from 1970 – 1990.  Dr. Hobbs was also the inventor of the game of "TeeBall," a baseball game played by youngsters throughout the United States and other countries as well.  Dr Hobbs went to be with the Lord on December 19th, 2006. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, one daughter, one son and seven grandchildren. 

Our Editor -  Pastor Brainard received his ministerial training at Santa Rosa Christian College, Bob Jones University, and Louisiana Baptist University. Pastor Brainard has served in pastoral ministry at Grace Bible Church of Milton, Florida since 1987. He has had the opportunity to travel to several foreign countries preaching God’s Word and encouraging missionaries and foreign Bible College students. In addition, he is currently President of Santa Rosa Christian School, Gospel Projects, Inc. (community Gospel outreach ministry), and Sunshine State Association of Christian Schools, Inc. In addition, he currently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Christian Schools, Inc. Since 2007, he has served as the editor of the periodical, The Projector. Pastor Brainard and His wife, Beth, have four adult children. e-mail 

Stars of The Morning Author - Mrs. Carolyn McVay Hobbs, was known and loved by children as “Aunt Carolyn” for nearly 60 years.  She served  as the chief writer, director, and storyteller for the “Children’s Bible Club” weekly radio broadcast heard coast to coast and abroad. Her unique story-telling ability made Gospel stories come alive and appeal to young and old alike.  Mrs. Hobbs grew up on a wheat and cattle farm near Sterling, Kansas, and was blessed with being raised in a Christian home. She trusted Christ as her Savior at the age of eight years old. A graduate of Bob Jones University, she received music and Christian service training. There she met her husband, Dayton Hobbs whom she faithfully served with for 52 years. She authored the “Stars of the Morning” column in the Projector from 1972 until her passing in October of 2021. e-mail

Teaching Tips Author - Doris Peppard has authored the Projector column "Teaching Tips" since 1986.  She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dayton Hobbs and as such has  been the beneficiary of their training and experience which comes though in her column.  She graduated in the first graduating class of Santa Rosa Christian School and then attended and was awarded her Bachelor of Science in Elementary  Education at Bob Jones University in 1975.  She has taught on the elementary, middle school, and high school levels at Santa Rosa Christian School during the last 47 years.  After having functioned as Elementary Principal for twelve years she assumed the position of Administrator of Santa Rosa Christian School in 2005.  In addition to her undergraduate training, Mrs. Peppard holds a Master of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Pensacola Christian College.  She has two sons, one daughter and eight grandchildren.

Proverb Practicals Author -  Ludwig Opager is a regular contributor to the Projector as the author of  the column, "Proverb Practicals" and other varied articles.  He is a graduate of Illinois Institute of Technology and served the United States Navy as a Civil Engineer in Danang, Vietnam and Japan among other naval commands.  He and his wife, Nancy received Christ as their Savior in 1970.  Ludwig has served as  Christian school teacher, and Business Administrator in the ministries of Grace Bible Church and Santa Rosa Christian School and continues to advise in financial and engineering matters.  He had also continued his service to the U.S. Navy as Chief Engineer at Naval Air Station,  Whiting Field, Milton, Florida until his retirement in 1999.  For eighteen years, he and Nancy opened up their home to provide the Children's Christian Boarding Home, in order to afford many children an opportunity to attend Santa Rosa Christian School.    The Opager's have one son, three daughters, one grandson and four granddaughters.    e-mail