M. Ingrid Dvirnak has determined that her life's purpose is to communicate the messages of God through both spoken and written words in ways that her family and friends, church and denomination will be enriched to the glory of God.

She has served as the former editor of Baptist Leader magazine and as a consulting editor and writer for Judson Bible Journeys for Adults, published by Judson Press. She is the author of The Work of the Clerk (Judson Press) and co-author of Renewing God's People (American Baptist Home Mission Societies). Previously she was also the editor and program associate for American Baptist Women's Ministries in Valley Forge, PA. More recently she coordinated the communication efforts of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountains. She is currently retired, living in Elizabeth, Colorado.