Just Traveling

“Hamman takes us on a journey into mindfulness, a mindfulness of ourselves, of those we meet along the way, of the places we go, and the One who always goes before us and with us.” –Leah Gunning Francis, Christian Theological Seminary

“Readers will be enriched, enlightened, and emboldened when they take this journey with Hamman as their just guide.” –Ryan LaMothe, Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology

“The Earthroamer speaks to us, transforms us, and transcends us as we anticipate, leave, surrender, meet, care, and return.” –Evelyn L. Parker, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University

“Hamman invites us to engage travel as a vocation and spiritual art rather than a mere distraction or an inconvenient necessity.” –Barbara J. McClure, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University

Jaco J. Hamman is professor of Religion, Psychology, and Culture and the director of the Program in Theology and Practice at Vanderbilt Divinity School and is extraordinary professor in Practical Theology and Missiology at Stellenbosch University. He holds degrees from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Stellenbosch University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute. Hamman has published numerous books on leadership and personal formation, the importance of play, technology, and young adult spirituality. He is a cofounder of Our Place Nashville. His hobbies include long-distance motorcycle travel, distilling, and hosting a braai.