About the Author

Paul E. Pierson served as an evangelist/church planter on the Brazil-Bolivia border in the late 50's. He then taught in seminaries in Recife, Brazil and Lisbon, Portugal. He has served as a Presbyterian pastor in cities throughout California. He also served as the Dean of the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary from 1980-1992, where he now serves as the Senior Professor of History of Mission.