Resource Authors

Gary A. Haugen is the CEO and founder of International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization that combats human trafficking, slavery, and violence against the poor. He earned a B.A. in Social Studies from Harvard University and a J.D. from the University of Chicago. Before founding IJM in 1997, Haugen...

Dr. Melissa Haupt coordinates the worship life of the Seminary and is also available for pastoral care and support, including prayer in times of need, and conversation about spiritual reflection and vocational discernment. She holds a PhD in practical theology from PTS. (Source: ptsem.edu)

Rev. Dr. Benjamin Haupt is the Global Executive Director of PLI. Previously, he served at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as associate provost and associate professor of Practical Theology, overseeing recruitment, admissions, and multiethnic ministerial formation programs, while teaching since 2013. His expertise includes New Testament textual history, early Christianity, church-society...

Rev. Heidi Haverkamp is a writer, spiritual director, and Episcopal priest. Her books include Everyday Connections: Reflections and Practices for Year C (2021) // Year A (2022) // Year B (2023), Advent in Narnia (2015) and Holy Solitude (2017). She earned her M.Div. from The University of Chicago Divinity School in 2006, and still lives in Chicago, working with the students of Disciples Divinity House....