Larry Ellis has served as senior pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church for more than twenty one years. He is a graduate of Austin Peay State University, Golden Gate Seminary, Notre Dame De Namur University and Northern Seminary. Dr. Ellis has authored three other books and is a contributor to a volume of Oxford Sermons 2008. He was inducted into the San Mateo Library Wall of Fame in October 2008 for his contribution to work in spiritual and community service. He is married to Vanderler Lazette and has three adult children and two grandchildren.