John Pavlovitz is a bestselling author, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. His blog Stuff That Needs to Be Said has reached a diverse worldwide audience. A 20-year veteran in the trenches of local church ministry, John is committed to equality, diversity, and justice — both inside and outside faith communities. He is the author of LOW: An Honest Advent Devotional, A Bigger Table, and Hope and Other Superpowers.