Rev. Dr. Cristal Silva-McCormick is a mother of five, minister, and Christian educator committed to the gospel and the church's mission. She serves as Assistant Professor of Evangelism and Missions and Director of Latine Studies at Austin Seminary, where she helps equip Christian ministers for faithful witness across cultures and communities. Her teaching and ministry are rooted in a commitment to the global church and helping Christians wrestle faithfully with complex questions facing the church today. She is the author of the forthcoming book through Orbis Books about Christian Zionism in Latine Christian communities.