Gerald L. Hiestand

Gerald L. Hiestand is a pastor, theologian, and author.

He serves as the senior associate pastor at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois.

Hiestand is also the cofounder and director of the Center for Pastor Theologians, an organization dedicated to fostering theological scholarship among pastors.

He is pursuing a PhD at the University of Reading.

Hiestand has co-authored and co-edited several books, including "The Pastor Theologian: Resurrecting an Ancient Vision" and "Becoming a Pastor Theologian." His work focuses on integrating pastoral ministry with theological scholarship and exploring topics such as beauty, order, and mystery in Christian thought.