Glover Shipp (1927–2016) was an extraordinarily gifted man. With a background in art, communication, theology, missiology, and anthropology, he has used his knowledge and skills in ministry for decades. Glover Shipp went from being a missionary in Brazil to being a professor at Abilene Christian University and Oklahoma Christian University and serving as editor of the Christian Chronicle. He is the author of about twenty books on history, missionary work and family life.