Matthew D. Kim is professor of practical theology and holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary. A former youth pastor, college pastor, and senior pastor, he served in pastoral ministry for ten years. He then taught for a decade at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary as the George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, and director of Mentored Ministry. Matt received his BA from Carleton College, MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and MTh and PhD from the University of Edinburgh. He has authored or edited a dozen books related to preaching and pastoral ministry. Matt is on the editorial board of The Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. His hobbies include playing basketball, rooting for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Cubs, and spending time with his family. He is married to Sarah, and they have three terrific sons.