Dean Merrill

Dean Merrill is the author of 10 books and the co-author of 40 others. His most recent solo book is "50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know" (Chosen Books, 2021). His collaborations have included titles with such varied voices as:

• Ritz-Carlton co-founder Horst Schulze

• Compassion International president Dr. Wess Stafford

• Hobby Lobby founder David Green

• Philippine missionary survivor Gracia Burnham (New York Times bestseller)

• Brooklyn Tabernacle pastor Jim Cymbala (Christian Book of the Year, also a Gold Medallion)

Merrill has also been published in more than 40 Christian magazines. His career has included editorships at Campus Life, David C. Cook, Leadership Journal, Christian Herald and Focus on the Family. From 1997 to 2004, he was vice-president and publisher at International Bible Society. Since then he has given full time to independent writing.

Merrill’s education includes a bachelor of theology degree from Chicago Bible College and a master of arts degree in journalism from Syracuse University. He and his wife live in Colorado Springs; they have three married children.

For a full list of his titles, see: www.deanmerrill.com