John S. Oldfield was born both physically and spiritually in Oak Park, Illinois. Because of the impact of the passion of Jesus Christ on his own heart, he has spent his adult life introducing others to Jesus and helping them grow in their relationship with Him. He was a pastor for over forty-one years, a radio broadcaster for over twenty-six, and a police chaplain for twenty-five. He is a graduate of the College of Wooster and Denver Seminary. He likes peppermint-stick ice cream, bike-riding, and television cop shows. He and his wife Dagmar now live in Peoria, Arizona. They have four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandson.