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ESTHER DE WAAL is much in demand as a speaker and retreat leader. Her many books include the international bestseller Seeking God: the Way of St Benedict, The Celtic Way of Prayer, Lost in Wonder and many more. Her books with Canterbury Press …
David W. Waanders is Professor Emeritus of Pastoral Care at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Gordon S. Wakefield was the first Methodist Principal of the Queen's College, Birmingham, the ecumenical Anglican-Methodist ministerial training college. He also served as Chaplain of Westminster College, Oxford and Director of the …
Paul W. Walaskay is Professor of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. An ordained minister in the American Baptist Church and the United Church of …
Dave Walker started drawing cartoons in lectures at Bible College. He now enjoys a huge following via the Church Times, his website, www.cartoonchurch.com, and the Church Times blog www.churchtimes.co.uk/blo g Formerly a church youth worker, …
Joyce MacKichan Walker is a Presbyterian minister and Director of Christian Education at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton, New Jersey. She has written numerous Christian education materials and trains Christian educators.
Mary Edith Walker is Director of Adult Education at First Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi.
Peter Walker is Associate Vice-Principal and Director of Development at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, where he also lectures in New Testament studies and Biblical Theology.
Thomas W. Walker is Senior Pastor and Head of Staff at Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Gwynneth Wallce has led tours, with her husband, Robert, to the Holy Land and followed in the steps of St. Paul to Turkey and Greece. She has a background in health promotion and communications.
Robert Wallce has led tours, with his wife Gwynneth, to the Holy Land and followed in the steps of St. Paul to Turkey and Greece. After retiring from parish ministry and teaching homiletics, he represented the United Church of Canada …
Robin Knowles Wallace is Professor of Worship and Music in the Taylor Chair at Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She is the author of Communion Services and Things They Never Tell You Before You Say "Yes": The Nonmusical Tasks of the Church …
Linda Hanna Walling is the founder and Executive Director of Faithful Reform in Health Care, a coalition of faith organizations and individuals working to elevate a faith-inspired vision for health care in the U.S. She is an ordained minister …
Jim Wallis is a best-selling author and commentator on religious ethics and culture. He currently serves on the White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships. His books include Rediscovering Values: On …
Jerome T. Walsh was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Botswana and the University of Dallas. He is the author of Style and Structure in Biblical Hebrew Narrative.
Richard Walsh is Professor of Religion and co-Director of the Honors Program at Methodist College in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He is the author of Finding St. Paul in Film, Reading the Gospels in the Dark, and …
Janet R. Walton is Professor of Preaching at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.
Jonathan L. Walton is the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Professor of Religion and Society, and Pusey Minister in the Memorial Church of Harvard University. He is the author of Watch This! The Ethics and Aesthetics of Black …
Hannah Ward is cofounder, with Jennifer Wild, of Womenspace, a women's spirituality program. She is coeditor, with Jennifer Wild, of the Doubleday Christian Quotation Collection and Celebrating Women.
Don M. Wardlaw is J. G. K. McClure Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Worship at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He is coauthor of In Other Words: Incarnational Translation for Preaching.
Frederick L. Ware is Associate Professor of Theology at Howard University Divinity School in Washington, DC. He is the author of Methodologies of Black Theology.
Robert Warren was Team Rector of one of the largest and fastest growing churches in England, St Thomas Crookes and was the Church of England's National Officer for Evangelism. In 1998, he joined Springboard, the Initiative for Evangelism of …
Michael Waschevski serves as a pastor in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to serving as a member of the Glory to God hymnal committee, he frequently teaches at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Brite Divinity School.
Sue Washburn is a certified public school teacher, a Sunday school teacher, and a freelance parenting writer from Pennsylvania. She is the parent of a teen and pre-teen.
Sylvia Washer is a former executive presbyter for Mission Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). She has also served as church educator at the John Knox and Heights Presbyterian churches in Houston. She has been a curriculum …
Brent Waters is the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Social Ethics and director of the Jerre L. and Mary Joy Stead Center for Ethics and Values at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books, …
Erin Wathen serves as the Senior Pastor at Saint Andrew Christian Church in Olathe, Kansas, and writes the popular blog Irreverin on the Patheos network. She is author of More than Words: 1 Values for the Modern Family.
Phillip S. Watson has served as Professor of Systematic Theology at Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois.
Trisha Watts is a singer, songwriter, and teacher who has worked variously as a high school and InterPlay teacher, arts director, music publisher and youth minister. She has a passion for spirituality and community a cappella …
Richard G. Watts is a former pastor of New Covenant Community in Normal, Illinois, a union congregation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), The Prebyterian Church (U.S.A.), and the United Methodist Church.
Joseph P. Wawrykow is Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. He is the author of God's Grace and Human Action : "Merit" in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas.
Feeling most athome behind a pulpit, Bishop William H. Willimon's deepest calling is to be a preacher and truth-teller of Jesus Christ. Willimon is Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke University Divinity School and retiredBishop …
Leslie D. Weatherhead's thoughtful and compelling writings brought him worldwide acclaim during his lifetime. He served as longtime pastor of City Temple in London.
Rebecca H. Weaver is Professor of Church History at Union Theological Seminary and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia.
J. Dudley Weaver Jr. has served as pastor to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations in South Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, and Florida. He is the author of several books, including A Primer for Presbyterians and Last …
Brett Webb-Mitchell is founder and Director of The School of the Pilgrim, an interfaith, intergenerational, multi-ability formation center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Webb-Mitchell is also an ordained Presbyterian pastor serving …
Jochen Weeber is an author, poet, and musician in Reutlinger, Germany.
Jon Weece is married to Allison, and they have two children, Ava and Silas. For the past fourteen years he has been the Lead Follower at Southland Christian Church-a community of fourteen thousand Jesus followers in Central Kentucky who …
Louis B. Weeks is President Emeritus of Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. He formerly served as a stated supply pastor and as a missionary in the Presbyterian Church in …
Ann Weems is a Presbyterian elder, a lecturer, and a popular poet. She is the author of Family Faith Stories, Reaching for Rainbows, Searching for Shalom, Kneeling in Bethlehem, Kneeling in …
Keri K. Wehlander is an author, hymn lyricist, and retreat leader. Spirituality and the arts have provided a primary focus for her work in various settings in both Canada and the U.S. Her book, Circles of Grace: Worship and Prayer …
Carol A. Wehrheim is author of The Baptism of Your Child; Getting It Together: Spiritual Practices for Faith, Family, and Work; and Giving Together: A Stewardship Guide for Families. She is an award-winning Christian …
Frederick W. Weidmann is the Senior Pastor at Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC in Pleasant Hill, CA. Prior to that he was Director of the Center for Church Life and Professor of Biblical Studies at Auburn Theological Seminary, New …
Artur Weiser was a German Old Testament scholar who wrote, edited, and translated many books, including The Psalms: A Commentary and The Old Testament: It's Formation and Development.
Kristen Welch is a mom just like you and me--only funnier. Her blog, We Are THAT Family (www.wearethatfamily.com) is read by over 70,000 women a month, who enjoy her often-hilarious, always-honest reflections on motherhood, marriage, and …
Bruce Wells is Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has written two books on biblical law.
SAM WELLS is Vicar of St Martin in the Fields, London, and is the author and editor of many acclaimed books including What Anglicans Believe, God's Companions (shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize) and Power and Passion, the 2007 …
Herbert H. Wernecke was a Doctor of Philosophy, a pastor, and an educator. He wrote many popular books about Christmas, which cover topics such as Christmas stories from many lands, Christmas songs and their stories, and how …
Cornel West is Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for African American Studies at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. He is considered one of America's most provocative public individuals and has been a …
Traci C. West is Professor of Ethics and African American Studies at Drew University Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. She is the author of Wounds of the Spirit: Black Women, Violence, and Resistance Ethics.
Raymond Westbrook was Professor of Near Eastern Studies at Johns Hopkins University, where he taught for twenty years. He was a world-renowned expert on biblical law in its ancient Near Eastern context, and wrote or edited several …
John Westerhoff was Professor of Theology at Duke University Divinity School for twenty years. He is now the Founding Director for the Institute for Pastoral Studies at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the …
Claus Westermann was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. He authored a number of books, including Praise and Lament in the Psalms, Roots of Wisdom, and Prophetic Oracles of …
William J. Weston is John M. and Louise Van Winkle Professor of Sociology at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. He is an elder in the Presbyterian Church and has published several books, including Presbyterian Pluralism: …
James A. Wharton is Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at the Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas.
Amy Wheeler is Associate Editor and Director's Associate in the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. She is coeditor of The Equal-Regard Family and Its Friendly Critics.
Barbara G. Wheeler is the Director of Center for the Study of Theological Education and Former President of Auburn Theological Seminary in New York City. She is the 2009 recepient of the Excellence in Theological Education Award.
Christopher White is the minister of Westminster United Church in Whitby, Ontario. He is the author of The Twelve Days of Christmas and coauthor of Emmaus Road: Churches Making Their Way Forward and Jacob's Blessing: …
DeBorah Gilbert White is a social psychologist and serves as the Associate for Cultural Proficiency with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
J. Benton White is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at San Jose State University in San Jose, California. He is coauthor of From Adam to Armageddon: A Survey of the Bible.
James F. White is the author of numerous books on worship and was Professor Emeritus of Liturgical Theology at Notre Dame University until his death in 2004.
James W. White is Senior Pastor of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Susan J. White was formerly Harold L. and Alberta H. Lunger Professor of Spiritual Resources and Disciplines at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University, in Fort Worth, Texas. Her books include Spirit of Worship and …
Vera White has spent the past eighteen years providing inspiration and support to church planters and denominational leaders who explore new ways of being the church. Currently serving as the Coordinator for 11 New Worshiping Communities …
Daniel White Hodge (Ph.D., Fuller Graduate School of Intercultural Studies) is CEO of White Hodge Services, offering educational, consulting and speaking services surrounding issues of racial reconciliation, intercultural communication and urban …
Ronald C. White Jr. is the author of Lincoln: A Biography, a New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times bestseller. White is also the author of Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second …
Sally Lowe Whitehead is a freelance writer and the mother of six young men. The Truth Shall Set You Free is her first book.
Bob Whitesel is a speaker, professor and award-winning writer on the organic church, missional leadership and church growth; who has been called by a national magazine: "the key spokesperson on change theory in the church today." He holds …
Alan C. Whitmore is a church musician and hymnbook editor. He is the former Director of Music Ministry at Trinity United Church in Ontario, Canada. He has edited a number of hymn collections including Hymns We Love to Sing, …
Philip L. Wickeri is Professor of Evangelism and Mission at San Francisco Theological Seminary and holds dual standing as a minister in the Episcopal Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He worked for more than twenty …
Elie Wiesel is a holocaust survivor and the author of a number of books on Jewish experience and spirituality. While serving as the Chairman of the President's Commission on the Holocaust, Wiesel helped to establish the United States …
Bradley J. Wigger is Professor of Christian Education at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dana W. Wilbanks is Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. He wrote Re-Creating America: The Ethics of U.S. Immigration and Refugee Policy in a Christian Perspective and …
Jennifer Wild is cofounder, with Hannah Ward, of Womenspace, a women's spirituality program. She is coeditor, with Hannah Ward, of the Doubleday Christian Quotation Collection and Celebrating Women.
Charles A. Wiley is Coordinator for the Office of Theology and Worship at the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Louisville, Kentucky.
Paul Wilkes is an American writer, speaker, and filmmaker who is best known for his focus on religion, especially Roman Catholicism and its monastic tradition. Wilkes has written for The New Yorker, New York Times …
James E. Will was formerly Henry Pfeiffer Professor of Systematic Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He is the author of A Christology of Peace and The Universal God, both …
Dallas Willard is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, where he has taught since 1965. He was also Director of the School of Philosophy from 1982-1985. His books include Renovation of the …
George H. Williams is the former Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Williams is credited with helping to revitalize the Divinity School at Harvard University and produced the first …
Jonathan S. Williams is a writer, speaker, and pastor. He currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Forefront Church in New York, a progressive church that works to bring a just and generous Christianity to New York City.
Layton E. Williams is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a writer. She previously served as Pastoral Resident at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago and then as Audience Engagement Editor at …
Michael Williams (PhD, University of Pennsylvania) is Professor of Old Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary and a member of the NIV Committee on Bible Translation. He is the author of Deception in Genesis and The Prophet and His …
Rowan Williams is Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge. The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Williams is the author of numerous books, includingÿÿMeeting God in Mark: Reflections for the Season of LentÿÿandÿÿTokens of Trust: An …
For more than fifty years, the Reverend Cecil Williams has been recognized as a national leader on the forefront of change in the struggle for civil and human rights.
Paula Stone Williams is a nationally known speaker on gender equity and LGBTQ advocacy. She is the Pastor of Preaching and Worship at Left Hand Church in Longmont, Colorado, and a therapist with RLT Pathways, Inc.
Charles C. Williamson served as Pastor of Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill, North Carolina until his retirement in 2012.
Clark M. Williamson is Indiana Professor Emeritus of Christian Thought at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Lamar Williamson Jr. is Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, Virginia. His published works include Preaching the Gospel of John and …
William H. Willimon is Professor of the Practice of Ministry at Duke University Divinity School. A retired bishop of The United Methodist Church, he served previously as Dean of Duke Chapel. Recognized as one of the most effective …
R. Wayne Willis was formerly Director of Pastoral Care at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological …
David Willis-Watkins is Charles Hodge Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. He is the author of Daring Prayer, and editor (with Alexander J. McKelway) of The …
Sondra B. Willobee is Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church in South Lyon, Michigan. Her writing has appeared in The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Driftwood Review, Windhover, …
Gayraud S. Wilmore is an ordained Presbyterian minister. He has taught at a number of schools including New York Theological Seminary and Colgate Rochester Divinity School.
John E. Wilson is P. C. Rossin Professor of Church History at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he has also served as Dean of the Faculty. His books include Franz Overbeck: On the Christianity of …
Lois M. Wilson is a well-known storyteller, biblical scholar and theologian. She is a past president of the World Council of Churches, and has won numerous awards, including the Order of Canada. An ordained minister, she was the first …
R. McL. Wilson was Professor Emeritus of Biblical Criticism at St. Mary's College, University of St. Andrew's, in Scotland.
Walter T. Wilson is Associate Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Geogia.
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a leader of the new monastic movement and co-founded the Rutba House community in Durham, North Carolina. An associate minister at St. John's Baptist Church in Durham, he also directs the School for Conversion, …
Patricia Wilson-Kastner was an Episcopal priest, writer, and educator.
Carlos E. Wilton has served as Pastor of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, since 1990. He teaches polity classes at Princeton Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary and is …
Susan Ford Wiltshire is Professor of Classics and Chair of the Department of Classical Studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Edward P. Wimberly is Vice Preseident for Academic Affairs and Provost at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, where he also teaches courses on pastoral care and counseling. His publications include …
James P. Wind is President of the Alban Institute. He is the author of two books and several articles about the role of religion in America and the value of congregations.
Albert Curry Winn is President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is also a former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Lauren F. Winner teaches at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina, and has written for such publications as The New York Times Book Review, Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today. She has also written …
Elizabeth Winslea is co-Pastor of Lincoln Street United Methodist Church in Portland, Oregon.
Dagmar Winter is Associate Vicar at Hexham Abbey and Hexham Deanery Training Officer in Northumberland, England.
Cynthia Winton-Henry is a philosopher, speaker, teacher, and performer who has collaborated with Phil Porter for the past 25 years. They began developing the InterPlay practice and philosophy in 1989 and have been sharing it ever …
William Johnston Wiseman is Pastor Emeritus of First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is also on the doctoral faculty at St. Andrews University in Scotland.
John Witte Jr.isÿÿWoodruff University Professor of Law, McDonald Distinguished Professor, and Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University.
John D. Witvliet is director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and teaches theology, worship, music, and congregational studies at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary.
J. Philip Wogaman is Professor Emeritus of Christian Ethics at Wesley Theological Seminary, past President of the American Theological Society, past President of the Society of Christian Ethics, and past President of the Interfaith …
Frances Wohlenhaus-Munday is a graduate of the Eastern School of Christian Ministry and is an ordained elder and deacon for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She has held several offices in various chapters of The Compassionate …
Hans Walter Wolff is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg in Germany. He has written several commentaries on the Old Testament and is a pastor of the Evangelical church in Germany.
Claire E. Wolfteich is Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Spiritual Formation and Co-Director of the Center for Practical Theology at Boston University School of Theology, Boston, Massachuesetts. She is also Director of …
Nicholas Wolterstorff is Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the author of many books, including …
Ellen K. Wondra is Professor of Theology and Ethics at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. She is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books, essays, articles.
Charles M. Wood is Lehman Professor of Christian Doctrine and Director of the Graduate Program in Religious Studies at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas. Among his books are An Invitation …
Lawrence Wood is senior pastor at First Congregational Church of Darien in Darien, Connecticut. He previously served for several years as a pastor in Michigan. He is the author of One Hundred Tons of Ice and Other Gospel …
Ralph C. Wood is Professor of Theology and Literature at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is the author of several books.
James Woodward is Canon of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. He has written extensively in the area of pastoral and practical theology.
Cynthia Woolever is currently Research Director of the U.S. Congregational Life Survey, coeditor of The Parish Paper with Herb Miller and Lyle Schaller, and formerly a Professor of Sociology of Religious Organizations at the …
Robert C. Worley is Director of the Language Resource and Writing Center at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois.
JEREMY WORTHEN is Principal of the South East Institute of Theological Education which offers training for the ordained ministry in the Anglican, Methodist and Baptist churches, pioneer ministry and other vocational and general theological …
Brian Wren is Professor Emeritus of Worship at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is a well-known hymn writer and the author of Praying Twice: The Music and Words of Congregation Song, published by WJK.
Dianna Wright is an Education Consultant and Founder of Kuumba Center for Christian Education and Spiritual Growth. Dianna is the African American Ministry Advocate for Salem Presbytery in Clemmons, NC.
Keith Wright served as pastor for forty years in the Presbyterian Church. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Austin Presbyterian Seminary. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Austin Seminary in 1992. Since his …
N.T. Wright is the Chair in New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and is a prolific author and noted New Testament scholar. …
Paul S. Wright was Pastor of First Presbyterian Church and theologian-in-residence at Lewis and Clark College, both in Portland, Oregon.
Stephen I. Wright is Director of Research and Tutor in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology at Spurgeon's College in London. The author of several books on New Testament and preaching, he is also coauthor of Preaching the …
Vinita Hampton Wright is a writing workshop facilitator and the author of a number of fiction and nonfiction works. Her books include The Soul Tells a Story and Days of Deepening Friendship.
Betty Jane Wylie is an acclaimed journalist, playwright, and author. Her work reflects her special concern for women, children and the elderly. Well known for her book Beginnings: A Book for Widows, her recent works include …
Nancy Wyse is a mother and elementary school teacher, and has been involved in church life since her early childhood. Her deep and personal faith has been constant and sustaining and her church communities have also provided many …
Ken Wytsma is a leader, innovator, and social entrepreneur. He is the president of Kilns College, where he teaches courses on philosophy and justice. He is the founder of The Justice Conference a yearly international conference that exposes …