Ray Stedman

Raymond Charles Stedman (October 5, 1917 - October 7, 1992) was an evangelical Christian pastor, and author. He was a long-time pastor of Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California, and author of several books.
Early life.
Stedman worked in Montana which included being a Brahma bull rider in rodeos.
In 1946, Stedman began attending Dallas Theological Seminary, befriending Howard Hendricks, and graduating in 1950.
Before his move to the Peninsula Bible Fellowship in Palo Alto, California to provide pastoral care in 1950, Stedman worked alongside J. Vernon McGee, a preacher widely known in Evangelical circles for his radio ministry.
Career.
Peninsula Bible Fellowship became Peninsula Bible Church, with Stedman working there for 40 years. By the time of his retirement he had become pastor.