Authors

Bob Sorge served as a pastor for thirteen years, as well as a music director at Elim Bible Institute, NY. Now he bases his writing and traveling ministry in Kansas City, Missouri, where he lives with his wife, Marci, and three children. Author of the widely acclaimed, Exploring Worship, Bob has written numerous books that have been deeply influenced by his journey through a sustained personal crisis. Among his most noted works are the titles, The Fire Of Delayed Answers, Pain, Perplexity and Promotion, and Secrets Of The Secret Place.

Aída Besançon Spencer, Ph.D., Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has over 200 publications including 18 books, such as Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry (Baker, 1985), 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus, New Covenant Commentary Series (Cascade 2013, 2014), 2 Corinthians, Daily Bible Commentary (Hendrickson, 2007), Paul’s Literary Style (University Press of America, 2007), and, most recently, A Commentary on James, Kregel Exegetical Library (Kregel Academic, 2020). Ordained as a Presbyterian minister, she has served as a specialized minister, teacher, pastor, and community organizer. She blogs regularly at Applying Biblical Truths Today (https://aandwspencer.com). Reared in the Dominican Republic, she is married to the Rev. Dr. William David Spencer (Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Theology and the Arts) and has a grown son, Stephen Spencer (Program Director at Salem TV). Faculty page

Ivan Q. Spencer was a pastor, educator, and Pentecostal pioneer. In 1924, he founded Elim Bible Institute to train young men and women for last days' revival ministry. As graduates left Elim and pursued national and international ministry, he formed Elim Fellowship in 1932 to commission and credential graduates. Ivan received his training for ministry from Rochester Bible Training School in Rochester, New York. He attended the constitutional convention of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) in May of 1943 and served on the Board of Administration for the Pentecostal Fellowship of North America from its inception in 1948. Ivan died at the age of 81 on August 17, 1970. His life of faith was chronicled in Ivan Spencer: Willow in the Wind by Marion Meloon. Two posthumous publications contain Ivan's thoughts on faith: Faith: Living the Crucified Life and Daily Seedings: A Devotional Classic for the Spirit-filled Life.

Brian C. Stiller is President emeritus, Tyndale University College & Seminary in Toronto, Canada, and Global Ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. He is the author of numerous books including From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A World Tour of the Spread of Christianity (IVP, 2018). www.brianstiller.com

Jonathan Storment is the Preaching Minister at the Highland Church of Christ and author of How to Start a Riot: Support Your Local Jesus Revolution (Leafwood Publishers, 2014). jonathanstorment.com

Samuel Storms is Lead Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries (www.samstorms.com) and serves on the Council of the Gospel Coalition. Dr. Storms earned his B. A. in History from the University of Oklahoma in 1973, a Th.M. in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1977, and a Ph.D. in Intellectual History from the University of Texas at Dallas in 1984. Before coming to Bridgeway Church, Sam served as visiting associate professor of theology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Sam is the author or editor of 27 books, among which are Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life (Zondervan), Kingdom Come: The Amillennial Alternative (Christian Focus), The Singing God: Feel the Passion God Has for You ... Just the Way You Are (Passio), and The Beginner’s Guide to Spiritual Gifts (Bethany House). Sam is also the General Editor of the ESV Men’s Devotional Bible (Crossway). For more about Sam, including the full list of published writings, see www.samstorms.com/about-dr-storms.

David Suchet, CBE, is a British actor known for his performances on stage and television. He is best known for his role as novelist Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot, whom he played for 25 years from 1989 until 2014. Since 2012, he has served as a vice-president of the British Bible Society. His audio recording of New International Version of the Bible was released in 2014. Suchet has received numerous awards including the Royal Television Society's award for best male actor for A Song for Europe (1985), British Academy Television Award (BAFTA) for the title character in the television series Poirot (1991), an honorary degree for his contributions to the Arts from the University of Chichester (2008) and from the University of Kent at Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury (2011), and appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2011. He and his wife, Sheila, have been married since 1976. Twitter: @David_Suchet

Michael Sullivant and his wife Terri live in the Kansas City, Missouri area. They have given themselves to planting communities of faith in several U.S. states, pastoring, teaching, writing, coaching, building leaders and traveling to offer ministry in many nations. Michael is the author of Prophetic Etiquette: Your Complete Handbook on Giving and Receiving Prophecy (Creation House, 2000), and Your Kingdom Come (Creation House, 2000), and a devotional commentary called The Romance of Romans: God's Big God-Story (2011). www.radius-group.org

Shamow'el Rama Surya is a Sumatran with over 25 years of experience in documentary photography. The Jakarta Post named him one of the most significant photographers of Indonesia and he was awarded “Photographer of The Year” by German Fotomagazin in 1997. He has exhibited his work in galleries worldwide including Museum der Kulturen (Basel, Switzerland), Taksu Gallery (Jakarta, Indonesia), and Richard Meyer Culture Gallery (Petitenget, Bali). His work has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and performance art exhibits. His photobooks include Yang Kuat Yang Kalah (“The Strong Ones Are The Beaten Ones,” Fotomedia Magazine, 1996) and A Certain Grace (Afterhours Books Publishing, 2015). Shamow'el Rama Surya

Valentyn Svit is the founder of DudeDisciple.com, a men's discipleship blog that focuses on raising up young leaders through practical biblical teaching. His heart is for young people to encounter the love of God, live a life radically surrendered to Jesus, and fulfill God's calling for their life.

Eric Jonas Swensson is an author, blogger, historian, and social media director. He was a pastor for 17 years before resigning to go overseas on the trip that became the basis for his book, A Year in Tyr (2011). His dissertation has been published as Kinderbeten: The Origin, Unfolding, and Interpretations of the Silesian Children's Prayer Revival (Wipf & Stock, 2010). Google+

Vinson Synan, Ph.D., went home to be with his Lord on March 15, 2020. He was Visiting Professor of Church History and Dean Emeritus of Regent University’s School of Divinity in Virginia Beach, VA. Dr. Synan had over ten years of pastoral experience and is the author of twenty-five books including The Holiness-Pentecostal Tradition: Charismatic Movements in the Twentieth Century, The Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001, Global Renewal Christianity: Europe and North America Spirit Empowered Movements: Past, Present, and Future, and The Twentieth-Century Pentecostal Explosion: The Exciting Growth of Pentecostal Churches and Charismatic Renewal Movements. Dr. Synan had been a leader bringing Christians together in the gospel of Jesus Christ through such efforts as founding the Society for Pentecostal Studies and participating in the Pentecostal and Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA) Task Force. www.regent.edu/acad/schdiv/faculty/synan/

Larry L. Taylor, M.A., D.Min., is Affiliate Faculty at Regis University in the Denver area and formerly professor of humanities at Portland Bible College. Larry Taylor founded a church in Colorado and has 17 years of pastoral experience.

Dr. Carolyn Tennant is professor emerita at North Central University (Minneapolis) where she served for 30 years as professor and vice president. She presently teaches in the doctoral program at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary of Evangel University (Springfield, MO).

Thang San Mung (David Thangsan), entered full-time ministry as a teenager, pastoring churches in Myanmar (Burma) and Korea. His formal theological education includes B.Th. (BBC, Tedim, 1993), M.Div. (2005) and Th.M. (TTGST, Korea, 2007). His personal web log is http://hisfootstep.blogspot.com.

Matthew K. Thompson is a PhD student in systematic theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He holds a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, MO.

Lora Angeline Embudo Timenia, M. Th., is a Filipino Pentecostal scholar ordained with the Philippine General Council of the Assemblies of God. Currently, she serves as a regular faculty of the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary and adjunct faculty of Bethel Bible College of the Assemblies of God. She also serves as Accreditation Committee secretary of the Asia Pacific Theological Association. She is the author of Third Wave Pentecostalism in the Philippines: Understanding Toronto Blessing Revivalism's Theology of Signs and Wonders in the Philippines.