Derek Vreeland

Derek Vreeland is the author of Centering Jesus and the discipleship pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, MO, where he lives with his wife, Jenni. He is a graduate of Missouri Western State University (B.A. English/Writing), Oral Roberts University (M.Div.), and Asbury Theological Seminary (D.Min.), and he enjoys reading, writing, running, and hiking. Derek contributes regularly to the writing collectives at Missio Alliance. He loves his family and serving the church through teaching, writing, and speaking wherever God opens the door.