About the Author

MIKE RAKES is a pastor, educator, motivator, and storyteller, who--along with his wife, Darla--serves the body of Christ and has apassion to help people model God's love. He is passionate about thespiritual health of the US church and is committed to mobilizing faithcommunities for God and the good of humanity. Mike has a master'sdegree in biblical literature. He also holds a master's and a doctoratedegree from Biola University.