Peter Eldersveld (1911-1965) was the first full time radio minister for The Back to God Hour. Each week his sermons were broadcast to more than three million people in 75 countries. Prior to his radio ministry, Dr. Eldersveld attended Calvin College and pastored two churches. He was not only an eloquent speaker, but also a powerful teacher and writer. He authored several books including Sharing His Suffering (1961) about the relationship between suffering and Christianity.