Will Willimon

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.