Arthur John Russell, born 1884, died 1960, was a British journalist and editor whose most notable contribution to Christian literature came through his association with God Calling, a devotional book he brought to the public in 1935. Born in England, Russell built a successful career in journalism, working as a reporter and eventually becoming night editor of The Daily Express and managing editor of The Sunday Express. His life took a profound turn in the early 1930s after a personal crisis involving alcoholism and illness, which led him to the Oxford Group, a Christian fellowship emphasizing spiritual renewal. This experience, detailed in his 1932 book For Sinners Only, marked his shift toward religious writing and editing, though he did not take up preaching in a formal sense. Russell’s legacy hinges on God Calling, a collection of messages received by two anonymous women who claimed divine inspiration, which he edited and published under his name. The book, offering daily meditations in the voice of Jesus, became a spiritual phenomenon, selling over a million copies and resonating with readers seeking direct communion with God. While not a preacher delivering sermons, Russell’s editorial work amplified the text’s reach, blending his journalistic skill with a mission to share faith.