Erwin Raphael McManus is an iconoclast known as a cultural pioneer for his integration of creativity and spirituality. 

Erwin is a storyteller and observer of life. His writings are an exploration of the human spirit and search for what makes us uniquely human.

His recent book, The Last Arrow, is about leaving nothing left undone that you were meant to do and living with a relentless ambition for life. His latest book, Mind Shift distiills timeless wisdom into actionable steps. In addition to writing Soul Cravings, Chasing Daylight, The Barbarian Way, and other leading books on spirituality and creativity, Erwin authored The Artisan Soul, an exploration of human creativity, which is a Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller. 

Erwin, a native of El Salvador, now lives in Los Angeles, California. He holds a BA in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Southeastern University.

Erwin is an artist, entrepreneur, cultural thought leader and the founder of MOSAIC, a church in Los Angeles, California and has inspired the church across the world to new expressions of faith and spirituality. MOSAIC is known for its innovation, creativity, diversity, and social entrepreneurism and has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America.

Engaging such issues as culture, creativity, change, and leadership, Erwin is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator. His travels have taken him to over 50 countries and he has spoken to over a million people from a wide variety of audiences, including professional athletes, Wall Street investors, universities, film studios, and conferences focused on leadership, creativity, culture, and living a wholistic life. 

Erwin McManus has created a bold manifesto for a life of vision, dreams, and courage. The Last Arrow is both the unwrapping of biblical insights and the unwrapping of our deepest humanity. It is written for everyone who senses deep within them that there is so much more to their life than they are living and for everyone who is tired of regrets and is ready to give each moment everything they have to give. Visit him online at www.erwinmcmanus.com.