Chuck Smith Jr. has served as a pastor for twenty-seven years and is currently senior pastor at Capo Beach Calvary. His father founded Calvary Chapel, a Southern California church that developed innovative ministries to reach young people in the 1970s. Today, Chuck is doing the same. He and his wife, Barbara, have five children and five grandchildren. They live in Capistrano Beach, California.
Matt Whitlock works for Youth With a Mission (YWAM) as a teacher, leader, and leadership consultant. He and his wife, Elissa, live in Kona, Hawaii.
Exemplifies the kind of honest, direct and respectful conversations that are so needed—and too rare—in the church today. -- Brian McLaren, author/pastor
Their ‘new school’ probings and challenges point the way to a more vibrant witness to the gospel. -- Richard Mouw, Fuller Theological Seminary
This is no easy-answer book. It is challenging, provocative and immensely hopeful. -- Barry Taylor, Fuller Theological Seminary
This may become the language handbook of the next generation as they seek to find their voice. -- Dr. Ron Martoia, transformational architect