This is my wife Delores (De). We have been married 40 years in 2006. I have been a minister in the United Methodist Church for 30 years. I am a skilled preacher; I have had the opportunity to preach revivals in Iowa, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and California. I responded to my call into the ministry at the age of 33, but the first sermon I delivered was at the age of 17 (it took me a while to catch on) at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA. I have preached in Baptist, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Presbyterian, Christian, and Non-Denominational. My appointments in the Iowa Conference have been; Allerton, Clio, Lineville from 1977-1982, Sheffield, Chapin from 1982-1989, Guthrie Center, Bowman Chapel from 1989-1993, Carlisle from 1993-2000, Calvary United Methodist church of Arnold's Park from 2000-2005, and Staves Memorial in East Des Moines from 2005 - present. I have a unique style of ministry sometimes called unconventional, which is OK with me. I know what people respond to and I know they are hungering for the word of God. I am often outspoken and refuse to accept the "status quo". One of my favorite attitudes is "if it ain't broke, break it." (It usually works better anyway). I have led seminars on radical evangelism, and stewardship. The churches I have had the privilege to serve have shown great growth, not only in numbers, but also in spirituality and strong leadership.