Russell J. Levenson Jr. has been an ordained Episcopal priest for over thirty years. Having served in various roles at churches in Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, and Florida, and was the rector of St. Martins’ Episcopal Church for 17 years. Levenson was awarded the Dean’s Cross from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2012. He was admitted into the Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem in 2015 and was elevated to the Office of Sub-Prelate for the Order in the United States Priory in 2021. He is the author of several books, including Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush. Levenson lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

"Whenever Russ speaks or writes, I listen or read. He has the heart of a pastor and the skill of a poet. So grateful for him and this book."—Max Lucado, author

"Russ Levenson's Finding Shelter is a continuous gentle invitation to come to the table and to taste and see that God is good. Written with warmth and wisdom, these pages are good company on the journey of faith." —Amy Grant, Grammy Award–winning recording artist and songwriter

“Russ Levenson has a real gift for taking scripture from the Old and New Testaments and making it personal and relevant to our life today. The relaxed tone of Finding Shelter will inspire and comfort readers even as it challenges them to grow in their spiritual journey. —Susan G. Baker, founding member of the National Alliance to End Homelessness

“Russ brings together biography and story with deep theological truths and insights to create a powerful, uplifting set of meditations that can transform the day and the week. I am grateful that this book has been written; and I am even more grateful to the God that can use this book to bring grace to the broken and hope to the afraid.” —The Very Reverend Ian S. Markham, Dean and President of Virginia Theological Seminary