John Ritchie (1857-1930) was a well known and much loved preacher and teacher among the Lord’s people especially in Scotland, although his ministry took him throughout the UK. He was a prolific writer of books, pamphlets, and tracts on many subjects; he edited several magazines for young and old, among them The Believer’s Magazine; he founded the publishing house in Kilmarnock which bears his name. He has a shepherd heart and a special interest in helping young believers.