Paul Hattaway is a Christian author and the founder of Asia Harvest, an organization dedicated to serving the church in Asia and supporting Christian missionaries. He is best known for his book "The Heavenly Man," which tells the story of Brother Yun, a Chinese house church leader and Christian missionary. Hattaway has written extensively about Christianity in China and other parts of Asia, documenting the lives of Christians and the growth of the Christian faith in regions where it is often suppressed. His works often focus on testimonies, church growth, and the challenges faced by believers in non-Christian majority societies. Hattaway's research and writing are informed by his extensive travels and firsthand experiences within various Asian countries.