The Author spent his first 50 years in the world system, schooling, military service, marriage, and work force. At age fifty he committed his life to Jesus, and began a search for knowledge of God’...view moreThe Author spent his first 50 years in the world system, schooling, military service, marriage, and work force. At age fifty he committed his life to Jesus, and began a search for knowledge of God’s Word, He spent 12 years studying under Dr Lester Sumrall’s teaching. He served as the senior elder of Christian Center Church, in South Bend, IN. Was ordained and had his first Church in Syracuse, IN, Serving as senior pastor for eight year, Retiring and moving to Florida, where for the last eighteen years has served as president of Shanklin Evangelistic Association, Inc. With outreaches to Ministries that need his help. At age eighty eight he works mostly as a consultant, and hosts the Ministerial meeting for the 55 churches in his county.view less