Pastor, professor, and father of five, Tony Merida has become a leading evangelical voice on the importance of Christ-centered exposition, global missions, and orphan care. His passion for the fatherless in particular is evident through his writing, teaching, and speaking. He and his bride, Kimberly, have adopted five children (four from Ukraine, and one from Ethiopia). Tony is the founding pastor of Imago Dei Church, a new church in Raleigh, NC. He is also a professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before co-authoring Orphanology, Tony released his first book Faithful Preaching: Declaring Scripture with Responsibility, Passion, and Authenticity. Find out more about Tony's ministry at www.tonymerida.net.