Dr. Andrew Root is a professor at Luther Seminary since 2005. He is often mentioned as one of the leading scholars in youth ministry and practical theology in the world. His first book, Revisiting Relational Ministry (IVP, 2007) presented a new trajectory for youth ministry, offering the field one of the first robust theological projects. Since then, he has published sixteen books.

His latest project is a three-volume series with Baker Academic called “Ministry in a Secular Age.” Volume one was released as *Faith Formation in a Secular Age* in October 2017. Volume two, titled The Pastor in a Secular Age released this past Spring 2019, with volume three to follow.

In this series Dr. Root uses Charles Taylor’s thought to explore the challenges of ministry, offering a theological and ministerial response.