7. Larry Reesor, Mentor and Friend I met Larry Reesor in 1989, just a few months after I became the Pastor of Mt. Zion Church in Jonesboro, GA. He was in his mid 40’s when we met, a few years younger than I am right now. I was age 24. Representing a mission organization, he walked into my office and …
6. Marty Duren, Friend and Co-Author I met Marty Duren in December 1986 when I went to worked for Pastor Malone Cochran. Marty was a few months older than I, and was a member of the church. I had no idea he would become a lifetime friend. He has been a true friend for over half of my life. His …
5. Malone Cochran, Pastor Pastor Malone Cochran invited me to serve on his staff of 7 pastors in December 1986. I was 22 years old and searching and believing God to use me in a significant way in ministry. Malone gave me opportunities to see how a large church operates effectively. The church had over 600 people in attendance and …
4. Arthur Bentley, Step Grandfather “PaPa” PaPa Bentley was a major influence in my life between the ages of 8 to 17. Both of my Grandfathers and one Grandmother had died before I reached the age of 7. It was a great day when my Grandmother married Arthur Bentley. He was a towering presence at 6ft 4in tall, and over 350 …
