I was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1948. My childhood was spent in Louisiana and Alaska. I have been a pastor for 21 years in Louisiana and Mississippi, and an executive for my denomination for the past 14 years. I am an accomplished leader, manager, writer, director, public speaker and fundraiser. I have written 21 books and many articles for magazines. I am an editor: served as general editor for 10 books, edited a magazine for 8 years, and edited two newsletters. I have a master of theological studies degree from Urshan Graduate School of Theology and am a doctoral candidate at Covenant Theological Seminary.