About the Author

Thomson K. Mathew is professor of pastoral care and former dean of the College of Theology and Ministry at Oral Roberts University (ORU) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He holds degrees from Yale University (MDiv, STM), ORU (DMin), and Oklahoma State University (EdD). He is an ordained minister, board certified chaplain, and a clinical member of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Dr. Mathew and his wife Molly are parents of two daughters and grandparents of two boys.