C. Samuel Storms (February 6, 1951–) is an American Calvinist Charismatic preacher, theologian, and author, known for his leadership in evangelical circles and his emphasis on the convergence of biblical authority and spiritual gifts. Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Christian parents, Storms grew up in a Southern Baptist context, coming to faith at age nine. His family moved to Midland, Texas, when he was ten, and later to Duncan, Oklahoma, where he graduated high school in 1969. Initially aspiring to be a professional golfer, he attended the University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1973), but shifted focus to ministry, earning a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary (1977) and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas (1984). He married Ann Elizabeth Mount in 1972, with whom he has two daughters and four grandchildren. Storms’s ministry spans nearly five decades, beginning as interim pastor at Dallas Independent Presbyterian Church in 1973, followed by roles at Believers Chapel in Dallas (1977–1985), Christ Community Church in Ardmore, Oklahoma (1985–1993), and Metro Christian Fellowship in Kansas City (1993–2000). He served as a visiting professor at Wheaton College (2000–2004) before becoming lead pastor of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City in 2008, retiring as pastor emeritus in 2022. A past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, he founded Enjoying God Ministries and has authored over 35 books, including The Way to Pentecost and Kingdom Come. Known for his amillennial and charismatic theology, Storms continues to influence the church through preaching, writing, and mentoring.