Ronald K. Ottenad is the founder of Rooted Soul Ministries, which seeks to create environments where people can grow in intimacy with God. He is also a Staff Spiritual Director at the Center for Spiritual Renewal, in La Mirada, CA, and Adjunct Professor at Talbot School of Theology. He served as a pastor in a large church in Southern California for 21 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from California State University Long Beach, and two Master of Arts Degrees from Biola University, Organizational Leadership and Spiritual Formation and Soul Care.