Bishop Rueben P. Job is a retired bishop of the United Methodist Church and one of the outstanding leaders in spiritual formation within the church.  Bishop Job served as a bishop in the Iowa area, as the world editor of the Upper Room and as associate general secretary of the board of discipleship -- as well as being a pastor, chaplain, district superintendent, and conference staff person.  He is the author of numerous books, including A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants; A Guide to Spiritual Discernment and Three Simple Rules.