Gerald Lawson Sittser

Gerald (Jerry) Sittser (PhD, University of Chicago) is professor emeritus of theology, Whitworth University, and co-founder of the Office of Church Engagement. He holds a master of divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate in the history of Christianity from the University of Chicago. He has authored nine books, including the best selling "A Grace Disguised" and its award winning sequel "A Grace Revealed." In addition, he has written "The Will of God as a Way of Life," "Water From a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries" (Logos Book Award winner), Resilient Faith: How the Early Christian 'Third Way' Changed the World," "Why God Doesn't Answer Your Prayer" (ECPA Gold Medallion winner), "Love One Another," "The Adventure,' and "A Cautious Patriotism." His books have been translated into dozens of languages. Jerry and his wife Pat live in Spokane, WA, where they are active in both university and community affairs. Jerry has three children and two step-children, all married and on their own, and 12 grandchildren.