We believe in a God all powerful and all loving. Yet we hurt and see evil and suffering all around. Why?

This book boldly addresses the question raised above. A theology of hope is presented with specific discussion of the subjects of evil and suffering as well as God’s purpose in creating humanity and promising life in eternity. A key element of the book is hospitality toward all beliefs while wrestling with the questions. The intended audience is the thoughtful lay person. References and footnotes are provided for scholarship.

John is an ordained Presbyterian Minister who was called to the ministry while a CEO in banking. He holds five earned degrees including a Doctorate in Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He is on the Board and Executive Committee at Central Baptist Theological Seminary, (American Baptist), where he also teaches and chairs the Academic Affairs Committee. John is a former Chairman of the Board for Truman Medical Center. He is also involved with the Center for Practical Bioethics. John and his wife, Peg, reside in Leawood, Kansas and attend the Village Presbyterian Church. They have two sons on the west coast.