Dr. Angela Reed is Assoc. Dean, Assoc. Professor, and Director of Spiritual Formation at Truett Seminary, Baylor University. She came to Truett in 2010 after studying at Canadian Mennonite University and Princeton Theological Seminary. She has a background in pastoral ministry and teaches on various aspects of Christian spiritual formation, discipleship, and pastoral care. She delights in serving as a spiritual companion for ministry leaders and offers a training program in spiritual direction at Truett. In the last several years, Dr. Reed has engaged in research on a variety of topics, including healthy ministry for the long haul and spiritual direction and prayer in congregations. She has written multiple books and articles, including a co-written book with Dr. Richard Osmer and Dr. Marcus Smucker entitled, Spiritual Companioning: A Guide to Protestant Theology and Practice that received the Dallas Willard book award. Most recently, she has begun working on Bridges to Belonging, a Lilly Endowment grant through the Thriving Congregations Initiative to support spiritual community for young people with disabilities, including mental health challenges and chronic illnesses.