Ramesh Richard is professor of global theological engagement and pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas. He can discuss the challenges facing the evangelical world from pastors in developing countries who lack seminary educations, as well as the difficulties facing foreign pastors who come to the U.S. for seminary educations.

Nadine S. Pence is director of the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. She is also a former seminary professor.

The Rev. Stephen Lewis is  president of the Fund for Theological Education, an organization that promotes and supports theological education.

Derek Cooper is an assistant professor of biblical studies and historical theology at Biblical Seminary in Hatfield, Pa. He is the author of So You’re Thinking About Going to Seminary: An Insider’s Guide.

Robert E. Cooley is president emeritus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a past president of the Association of Theological Schools. He now serves as a governance mentor for In Trust, an association of the boards in theological education, where he advises theological institutions on possible mergers and affiliations.

Linda Cannell is dean of academic life at North Park University in Chicago and the author of Theological Education Matters: Leadership Education for the Church.

Karen Lebacqz is professor of theological ethics at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif. She co-authored the book Sex in the Parish.

The Triangle Center for Evolutionary Medicine (TriCEM) is a nonprofit institute exploring the intersection of evolutionary science and medicine. The center is jointly operated by Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina Central University. It is based in Durham, N.C. Charlie Nunn is director.

The Kolbe Center for the Study of Creation is a Roman Catholic lay apostolate that promotes the teachings of Genesis, especially with regard to creation. It is based in Mount Jackson, Va., and directed by Hugh Owen.