Jenell Williams Paris (PhD, American University) is professor of anthropology and sociology at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, where she regularly teaches introductory anthropology courses. She formerly taught at Bethel University.
Brian M. Howell (PhD, Washington University) is associate professor of anthropology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, where he regularly teaches introductory anthropology courses. His books and articles have focused on ethnography of the Philippines, anthropology of religion, faith integration, and Christian missions.