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Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker is pastor at Derry Presbyterian Church in Hershey, PA. He was previously pastor/head of staff of United Presbyterian Church in Peoria, IL, and the solo pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Delavan, IL. Stephen has written sermons and writes sermon reviews for Lectionary Homiletics, and has published articles with The...

Dr. Scot McKnight is the author or editor of over eighty-five books, and is Professor of New Testament at Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, TX. He was previously on faculty at Northern Seminary in Lisle, IL. Dr. McKnight has given interviews on radios across the nation, has appeared on television,...

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, and holds honorary doctorates from Carey Theological Seminary, Vancouver, as well as Virginia Theological Seminary (Episcopal). A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new...

Dr. Philip W. McLarty retired from the pulpit after 40 years active ministry in both United Methodist and Presbyterian churches. He continues to preach on request. He is a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, and the author of two books, The Children, Yes (1981) and...

Scottish conductor Iain McLarty is Musical Director of the Scottish Chamber Choir, Conductor of the St Andrews Symphony Orchestra, and a regular guest conductor with the Edinburgh University String Orchestra and Meadows Chamber Orchestra. His work across Scotland spans standard orchestral and choral repertoire alongside innovative projects, including experimental concert...

Fr. David M. McLean O.P. is a chaplain to the Royal Navy. (Source and photo: english.op.org)

Leigh McLeroy (d. 2025) was teacher and writer-in-residence at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. She served as an active elder, Bible study teacher and workshop/retreat facilitator for Adult Discipleship, Caring, and Women's Ministries during her time at MDPC. Leigh was a published author of five books, writer of...

Fr. Malcolm McMahon O.P. is an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. In 2025, he resigned as the ninth Archbishop of Liverpool. Previously, he was Bishop of Nottingham from 2000 to 2014. (Source: cbcew.org.uk)

Rev. Bonnie McMaken is the arts and communication pastor at City of Light Church in Aurora, IL. She graduated from Wheaton College in 2007. Prior to serving at City of Light, Bonnie has worked as a writer, marketer, and editor in the non-profit sector. (Source and photo: cityoflightaurora.org)

Rev. Trevor McMaken is the pastor of City of Light in Aurora, IL. He graduated from Wheaton College and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. (Source: cityoflightaurora.org)