Jean Syswerda

Jean E. Syswerda is a former editor and associate publisher for Zondervan Bibles, where her passion grew for exceptional Bibles that encourage readers to dig deep into God’s Word.

Most recently, Jean authored the notes in the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible, fulfilling her passion for developing a love of God's Word in young girls. Over her career, she has been instrumental in producing such long-selling Bibles as the NIV Women’s Devotional Bible, the Adventure Bible, and the Teen Study Bible.

Jean is the co-author with Ann Spangler of the best-selling Women of the Bible (with over one million copies in print) and the Read With Me Bible. She is the author of the NIrV SuperHeroes Bible, My Bedtime Story Bible, and the Women's Devotional Guide to the Bible. She is the general editor of the NIV Women of Faith Study Bible and A Mom's Ordinary Day Bible Study Series, which was nominated for a Gold Medallion Award.

Jean's writing focuses on making Scripture accessible and engaging for modern readers, with a particular emphasis on spiritual growth for women and girls. She has also contributed notes and editorial work to various Bible study resources, helping to shape their content and approach

Jean's husband John died in 2025 after 52 years of loving each other faithfully and laughing together often. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. Jean makes her home in Michigan during its beautiful summers and enjoys sunny Florida in the winter.