Terry Wardle is Professor of Practical Theology at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio, and is the author of numerous books, including Untamed Christian, Unleased Church: The Extravagance of the Holy Spirit in Life and Ministry (2010); Strong Winds, Crashing Waves: Meeting Jesus in the Memories of Traumatic Events (2008); and Outrageous Love, Transforming Power: How the Holy Spirit Shapes You into the Likeness of Christ (2004). He conducts frequent seminars on emotional healing and leadership renewal for counselors, pastors, therapists, and other Christian caregivers. He and his wife have three children and four grandchildren.