J. Ellsworth Kalas
J. Ellsworth Kalas (1923-2015) was a United Methodist pastor, a professor and president of Asbury Theological Seminary, and the author of over 45 books, including the popular Back Side series, The Grand Sweep, The Parables of Paul, A Faith of Her Own, Strong Was Her Faith, I Bought a House on Gratitude Street, and the Christian Believer study.