ROGER WALTER is the lead pastor of the Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. He has two passions: to win the lost and to see people set deep spiritual roots. He pursues these with his wife, Gail, through a variety of ministries, including church planting, pastoring, preaching, and evangelism. Roger holds a doctorate in preaching and is the author of Evangelism Intelligence: Why Adventist Churches Grow Differently. Roger and Gail have eight children, two of whom are married, and two grandchildren. They love the outdoors and such outdoor activities as skiing, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, gardening, walking, and running.