The author is fifty-eight years old. Thirty-nine of those years, he has followed the Master, and thirty-eight years he has preached the gospel. He was put to work early in the Master's vineyard, wh...view moreThe author is fifty-eight years old. Thirty-nine of those years, he has followed the Master, and thirty-eight years he has preached the gospel. He was put to work early in the Master's vineyard, which was frightening at first but has always been very rewarding. After ten years of ministry, which included three trips to the Middle East, he felt he needed to learn how to study. He enrolled at Bethany Bible College, in their off -campus studies (he was pastoring at the time), where he received his BA in theology. He has pastored three churches and preached over three hundred revivals in nine states. His failing health has forced him to slow down, but he still preaches occasionally at his home church, Riverside Baptist, where he assists his pastor.view less