Charles P. Lutz has spent a lifetime writing and speaking on faith and social justice concerns. He retired 10 years ago from 40 years of work with both ecumenical and Lutheran agencies on the church and society agenda. Chuck serves today as the volunteer coordinator in Minnesota of Churches for Middle East Peace, a coalition of 21 national policy agencies of Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches. He arranges for education in local churches, lobbying with members of Congress, and organizing group visits to Israel/Palestine. Chuck has authored or co-authored 13 books, including Surprising Gift, the story of Holden Village, and Christians and a Land Called Holy .