Delbert W. Baker, Ph.D., is a minister, educator, author, and administrator. He has served as a pastor and counselor, editor of Message magazine, associate director of the Ellen G. White Estate, professor and administrator at Loma Linda University, and president of Oakwood University. Currently he is a vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He and his wife, Susan, have three adult sons and two grandchildren. His hobbies include writing, reading, running marathons, and climbing mountains.