Douglas Connelly (d. 2023) (MDiv and MTh, Grace Theological Seminary) was the author of more than twenty LifeGuide® Bible study guides with over 150,000 copies sold, as well a number of books. He was senior pastor most recently at Davison Missionary Church near Flint, Michigan, after serving twelve years as senior pastor at Parkside Community Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. He was married to Karen and they had three adult children and six grandchildren.