A native of Minnesota, John P. "Jack" Gilbert currently co-pastors Estill Springs United Methodist Church, Estill Springs, Tennessee, with his wife, Nan Zoller. In 1996 Jack retired from The United Methodist Publishing House where he was on the staff of the adult curriculum unit for 28 years. He has taught Christian education courses in numerous colleges and seminaries. Together and individually Jack and Nan have written extensively for various United Methodist publications, including several editions of the Lay Speaking Basic Course.
