Author: Jonathan Merritt

Jonathan is senior columnist for Religion News Service, America's largest provider of news and commentary focused on religion and spirituality, and has published more than 1000 articles in respected outlets such as USA Today, The Atlantic, National Journal, Christianity Today, The Washington Post, and CNN.com. His books include Jesus is Better than You Imagined and A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars. As a respected Christian voice, he has been interviewed by ABC World News, NPR, CNN, PBS, Fox News, The New Yorker, Politico.com, and The New York Times.

Named one of "30 Influencers Reshaping Christian Leadership" by Outreach Magazine, Jonathan is a sought after speaker at colleges, conferences, and churches. He holds graduate degrees from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Emory University and resides in Brooklyn, New York.