John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, activist, and storyteller. Over the past decade his thought-provoking blog, Stuff That Needs To Be Said, has reached a diverse worldwide audience, with more than 100 million views. His books include A Bigger Table, Stuff That Needs to Be Said, and If God is Love, Don't Be a Jerk.

A 25-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice—both inside and outside faith communities. He is curator and host of Empathetic People Network, a vibrant online community which connects people from all over the world who want to create a more compassionate planet.