Smith, John, Jr.

John William Smith has been a minister and teacher for over forty years, as well as writing several books.

He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan, an M.A. in Education Administration from Northern Arizona University, and an M.S. in Bible from Lubbock Christian University. John and his wife, Judi, live in San Diego, California.

Judi teaches first grade, and his three children -- Lincoln, Brendan, and Kristen -- and foster daughter, Debbie, have all made careers teaching and ministering to others.