James: A Blackaby Bible Study Series (Encounters with God)
Henry Blackabyis the author of over a dozen books, including the best-sellingExperiencing GodBible studies. Dr. Blackaby is a graduate of the University of British  Columbia. He has a Th.M. degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological  Seminary, has received four honorary doctorate degrees, and is the  president of Henry Blackaby Ministries. Dr. Blackaby and his wife have  five married children, all serving in Christian ministry. They are  blessed with fourteen grandchildren.Richard Blackabyearned a Bachelors degree in history from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Church History from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds a Doctor of Divinity from Dallas Baptist University. Richard served as senior pastor of Friendship Baptist Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba and then as president of the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta for thirteen years.Tom Blackabyearned a Bachelor of Education degree in music from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. Tom and his father co-authoredThe Man God Uses,The Student God Uses, andAnointed to Be God's Servants: Lessons from the Life of Paul and His Companions. He and his wife, Kim, have three children.Melvin Blackabyearned a B.A. from Hardin Simmons University, and an M.Div. and a Ph.D. in theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He co-authored with Henry BlackabyExperiencing God Together: God's Plan to Touch Your WorldandWhat's So Spiritual About Your Gifts?He is senior pastor of Bow Valley Baptist Church, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.Norman Blackabyteaches at Dallas Baptist University. He holds a PhD in Biblical Backgrounds and Archeology. Previously he has served as a senior pastor at two churches and with his father for six years as Vice President of Blackaby Ministries International. In addition, Norman is the co-author ofCalled & Accountable: Discovering Your Place in God's Eternal Purpose, Experiencing Prayer with Jesus: The Power of His Presence and Example,andThe Blackaby Study Bible. He and his family live near Dallas, Texas.