Autor: Peter James Flamming

Dr. Peter James Flamming is pastor emeritus of the First Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia, where he served as senior pastor for more than twenty years. Under his leadership, Richmond’s First Baptist became a vibrant and diverse urban congregation, and it remains so today. Ordained as a minister in 1955, “Jim” Flamming celebrated his sixtieth anniversary of active ministry as this book went to press. While keeping a busy schedule of speaking, preaching, and writing in his retirement, he has also served as a visiting professor at the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond. His current book project explores personal approaches to prayer, faith, and community. He lives in the Richmond area with his wife of sixty years, Shirley Northcutt Flamming, his sister-in-law, Ann Cook, and their beloved dog, Susie.