Stephen E. Dowell is the grandson of W. E. Dowell. He teaches general studies courses at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Dowell is also a worship leader and Sunday school teacher at Springfield’s Baptist Temple, and he has extensive experience as a dramatist. His dramatic works include The Bob Hughes Story and Donnelson’s Dream. Dowell has been married to Robin since 1987. The Dowells have three children, Matthew, Nicole, and Isaac.