Dawson McAllister has been recognized internationally as a gifted youth communicator. During his career he has spoken to over 2 million teenagers and young adults at his student conferences, and in excess of 10 million by radio, television, and video. His books and youth manuals have sold over 1 million copies.

He is a graduate of Bethel College in St. Paul, MN and completed his studies at Talbot Theological Seminary. He holds an honorary doctorate degree from Biola University, and is recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on youth issues.

He and his wife, Ruth Hill, live in Columbia, TN. They have two sons: Fulton and Gene McAllister.