J. Otis Ledbetter lives in Clovis, California, with his wife Gail. He is an author, conference speaker, and the Lead Pastor at Sonrise Church. He is Chairman of the Board of Heritage Builders Global, a ministry in partnership with other national ministries, and a cooperative network of families and churches committed to passing a solid heritage to the next generation. He earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University’s Theological Seminary. He also helped organize and sits on the board of a 501(c)3 national public school entity called "Parenting Partners". Thousands of parents in Independent School Districts attend workshops every year across this nation to be trained in parenting skills.
He and Gail have three grown children and eleven grandchildren. He has written numerous articles for magazines. He specialize in Heritage Builders workshops nationally and internationally, which teaches parents and grandparents the spiritual, emotional, and social components of the heritage they are passing to the next generation. His books include "Your Heritage" (over 250k distributed Moody, Chariot Victor), "Family Fragrance" (Chariot Victor), "Family Traditions" (Chariot Victor), "Extending Your Heritage" (Chariot Victor), "Spiritual Milestones for Your Children" (Chariot Victor), "In the Secret Place" (Multnomah/Random House), "The Greatest Gift" (Multnomah, a compilation with other authors) and Soul Huger: Satisfy your hearts deepest longing" (New Hope Publishers). He has been featured on numerous radio and T.V. broadcasts. His book "Your Heritage" was distributed as a premium offer on Billy Graham’s Hour of Decision. Outside of his family, his pride and joy is his fully restored 1973 Datsun 240Z. You should see it!