The major influences in my life are my personal relationship with our Savior, the Bible, my parents, and Rev. W.J.B. Tate.

I began my ministry while in the Air Force (1965-1969). Upon returning from service I became a banker, becoming chairman of the board & president in 1976. Throughout my banking career until my retirement, I continued my ministry.

My first published book was in 1982. My most recent is "No Innocent Affair: Making Right the Wrong of Adultery" publshed in September 2011.