Derek Tidball is Visiting Scholar at Spurgeon’s College, London. Previously he served as Principal of London School of Theology, and as pastor of two Baptist churches. His numerous books include Skilful Shepherds, Ministry by the Book, Signposts and The Message of Leviticus, The Message of Holiness, The Message of the Cross and (with Dianne Tidball) The Message of Women in IVP’s The Bible Speaks Today series.