Jim Andrews served in the ministry for 62 years (41 pastoring, 21 teaching) before retiring in September 2024. He is the author of several books, including this one. His most recent is a commentary on Romans, Truth Matters. His degrees are in Journalism, New Testament Literature and Exegesis, and Classics. Alongside his pastoral ministry, Pastor Andrews also founded and hosted for 23 years a popular weekday radio Bible teaching program called The Final Word. He and his wife, Olsie, have two married daughters, Kristi and Juli.

"Jim has earned the right to be heard when speaking to matters of pastoral life."

-Robert A. Vogel, Senior Professor of Preaching, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Dispatches is a unique pastoral theology, based on Jim's honest, transparent, and sometimes humorous reflections."

-Brian Borgman, Author and Founding Pastor, Grace Community Church

"Dispatches is an indispensable tool for effective front-line ministry."

-Randy Adams, Executive Director-Treasurer, Northwest Baptist Convention

"This is a wonderful account of Jim's journey in the ministry."

-Bill Crews, President Emeritus, Golden Gate Theological Seminary

"Dispatches is not a book for the 'already satisfied."

-Art Greco, Lead Pastor-Outreach, Marin Covenant Church

"Dispatches is a modern Pauline letter to young men in the pastorate, yet is also for all who aspire to lay leadership."

-Rita Hughes, Associate Professor (Retired), Warner Pacific College