Daniel L. Prechtel is a spiritual director, educator, church consultant, retreat leader, and priest in the Episcopal Church who draws on more than 30 years of experience in spiritual guidance. His previous book, Where Two or Three are Gathered: Spiritual Direction for Small Groups, has been widely received for its contributions to the field of spirituality and spiritual guidance. He is founder of Lamb & Lion Spiritual Guidance Ministries and teaches at the Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership (CALL) at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California, and at The Chaplaincy Institute.

"This book is not for the person looking for an easy resource to plan a retreat or small group study. It is designed for Church leaders, spiritual directors and educators who are looking for assistance in understanding and leading groups and retreats."—Dorothy S. Linthicum, Episcopal Teacher