Jessie Penn-Lewis (1861-1927) was a powerful speaker and writer who was used by God to guide multitudes of Christians into a deeper experience with God through identification with the cross. She was a frequent speaker at large conferences for the deepening of spiritual life such as those at Mildmay, Keswick, and Llandrindod Wells. She also ministered to hungry audiences in Russia, Scandinavia, Switzerland, Canada, the USA, and India. She was also a prolific writer.