Faith was never meant to be done alone... So says Ed Gungor, pastor, sought-after speaker and now New York Times bestselling author. Involved in the work of spiritual formation for nearly 30 years, Ed's vision has gained a compellingly clear focus. Believing that Christianity in the West is destined to emerge again as the subversive, culture-shaping force it once was, Ed claims, "We need to remember that the New Testament's basic concern is not just about getting people ready for eternity; it is about the creation of a people who embody an alternative vision of reality and an alternative value system-a people who testify to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus by being the church, by doing life together" Contends Ed, "When Jesus preached the gospel, he didn't focus on getting people ready to go to heaven when they died; his core message focused on the idea that the kingdom of God was at hand - that it could be touched and tasted now. We'll miss the whole point of Christianity if we don't seriously wrestle with that idea.

Ed's mission is to help Christians reclaim their God-given identity as redemptive, culture-transforming agents capable of bringing salt and light to the world by living their ordinary lives in kingdom-shaped ways. Through video and audio blogs and weekly podcasts, Ed challenges believers to bring God's healing to the world by combining ancient pathways of spiritual formation with a renewed sense of missional energy. His off-the-cuff yet thoughtful personality and down-to-earth, engaging communication style make him a rare treat for reader and listener alike.

Ed is known for several books, including: Getting Started In Your New Life With Jesus; Religiously Transmitted Diseases: Finding A Cure When Faith Doesn't Feel Right; New York-Times bestseller There Is More To The Secret, and the newly released The Vow: How A Forgotten Ancient Practice Can Transform Your Life, available in bookstores now. He and his wife Gail have four kids and live in Tulsa, OK, where Ed is the lead pastor at Peoples Church and travels around the U.S. and abroad speaking in churches, universities and seminars.