A former professor in the Theological Seminary at Andrews University in Michigan, a missionary in Africa, and a previous chief editor of the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide at the General Conference in Maryland. Dr. Philip G. Samaan is currently a professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University in Tennessee. He is the author of several books including: Christ's Way to Pray, Christ's Way
 of Affirmation, Christ's Way to Restoration, Christ's Way to Spiritual Growth, and Christ's Way of Making Disciples.