The Upper Room
Michael Stephens is an experienced editorial professional with a robust background in biblical studies and academia. Currently serving as the Editorial Director at The Upper Room since August 2020, Michael previously held multiple roles at Abingdon Press from February 2010 to July 2020, where responsibilities included acquiring and managing books in diverse religious categories. Michael also contributed to Asbury Theological Seminary as an Adjunct Professor of Church History and has held various editorial positions at Thomas Nelson Publishers, focusing on Bible reference materials. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Religion from Vanderbilt University, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Indiana University Bloomington.
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The Upper Room
The Upper Room is a global ministry dedicated to supporting the spiritual life of Christians seeking to know and experience God more fully. From its beginnings in 1935 as The Upper Room daily devotional guide, The Upper Room has grown to include publications, programs, prayer support, and other resources to help believers of all ages and denominations move to a deeper level of faith and service: Upper Room Books, including The Upper Room Disciplines, Companions in Christ, and the Henri J.M. Nouwen Spirituality Series The Academy for Spiritual Formation, creating transformative space for people to be in communion with God, self, others, and creation for the sake of the world The Walk to Emmaus, Chrysalis, Face to Face, Journey to the Table, and Discovery Weekend: program ministries that renew Christian disciples and strengthen local churches A global prayer network with online prayer support and resources for personal or corporate prayer ministry