Larry Ellis has served as senior pastor of the Pilgrim Church for 26 years. He has served as an adjunct professor at Golden Gate Seminary and the Southern Marin Bible Institute. He has held state and national office in denominational life. Dr. Ellis has founded community organizations that empower youth and seniors in the Bay area. He is a conference speaker and preacher. This is his fifth book published by St. Paul Press. His wife, Vanderler, and his children and grandchildren are his chief joys.