JoyBaker Collection

Soybean Gene

Gene's unfortunate head shape causes natural food stores to ask about renting him for promotional purposes. Some people even want to cook him, which is in very bad taste.

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Courtney Palmer

She's a star on the hardwood and a hands-down favorite to win this year's MVP award. She doesn't play on Friday nights or Sabbaths, but Courtney considers it a privilege to honor God and His special day.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Potluck Patty

Patty loves to cook up delicious dishes to tickle the tastebuds!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

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