Crane, Jane L.: - Jane L. Crane has been a local and international leader in respected Christian movements, taught from this book topic on five continents, and been published on it since 2005. She holds a Master's degree, was trained in doctoral-level research through the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, and is gifted at making complex information concise and interesting. James D. SMith III (foreword) holds a ThD in church history from Harvard University, an MDiv from Bethel Seminary, has taught at the seminary level since 1988, and continues in pastoral ministry in San Diego, California.

Smith, James D.: - James D. Smith III is Associate Professor of Church History of Bethel Seminary, San Diego, California; a lecturer in Theology & Religious Studies at the University of San Diego; and serves on the pastoral staff of College Avenue Baptist Church. He is on the editorial board of Christian History & Biography magazine.