Wayne Rice writes and speaks about teenagers to parents, youth workers and anyone else who will listen. A veteran youth worker, he is the co-founder of Youth Specialties, an organization providing resources and training for youth workers since 1968. Wayne has written more than 20 books for youth workers, parents and teens. For more than twenty years, Wayne has presented his “Understanding Your Teenager” seminar to thousands of parents all over the world. He currently serves as pastor at College Avenue Baptist Church in San Diego, California. Wayne is married to Marci and they have three children and (so far) three grandchildren. Wayne also plays the banjo in a bluegrass band and has a weekly radio program featuring bluegrass music.