Paul Borthwick (DMin, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior consultant for Development Associates International and previously taught global Christianity at Gordon College for thirty years. His books include Western Christians in Global Mission,  Six Dangerous Questions to Transform Your View of the World, and Great Commission, Great Compassion.

Dave Ripper (MDiv, Denver Seminary) is Lexington campus pastor and young adult ministries pastor at Grace Chapel, a multisite church with campuses throughout Eastern Massachusetts. In addition to his role at Grace, Dave also serves as the chaplain for the Boston Bruins, and as a regional leader in the Made to Flourish pastors' network. He and his wife, Erin, and their family, make their home in Greater Boston.