Stanley Hauerwas and William H. Willimon

Stanley Hauerwas is an American theologian, ethicist, and public intellectual known for his work in Christian ethics, theology, and the intersection of faith and politics. He taught primarily at Duke Divinity School and has written extensively on topics like the role of the church in society, nonviolence, and the formation of Christian character. Hauerwas is the author of numerous influential books, including Resident Aliens (co-authored with William H. Willimon) and A Community of Character. His work centers on the countercultural role Christians are called to live in the world, emphasizing the importance of the church as an alternative community embodying the teachings of Jesus. A provocative thinker, he has been a significant voice in contemporary Christian thought.

Will Willimon is a prominent American theologian, minister, and author known for his contributions to Christian preaching, pastoral ministry, and church leadership. He has previously served as a bishop in the United Methodist Church and as the dean of the chapel at Duke University, where he also served as a professor of the practice of Christian ministry. Willimon has authored numerous books, including Worship as Pastoral Care and Resident Aliens (co-authored with Stanley Hauerwas), which challenge churches to embody countercultural Christian practices. His work focuses on the importance of scriptural preaching, the prophetic role of the church, and the call to live out the gospel authentically in a complex world.