A tenured professor, speaker, writer, leader, and creative, Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman is cultivating the lifelong craft of spiritual anthropology: learning to navigate one's walk with God. With interests in ministry, communication, discovery, technology, and design, Jay engages widely across multiple channels -- online, on campus, and at various church, education, and creative venues. Jay and his wife Kim have three young adult daughters and make their home in Nampa, Idaho. View all posts by Jay Richard Akkerman