- Born November 19, 1936 in central Texas.
- Married to Verlene Oleta Bell on March 19, 1955.
- Born again and surrendered to preach the gospel September 1, 1957.
- Have five wonderful children who are saved and serve the Lord.
- Became convinced of the importance of the name of Jesus through Colossians 3:17. Decided to no longer meet in any other name in 1969.
- Began the Church Meeting In Jesus' Name at 602 Oak Knoll, San Antonio, Texas in the summer of 1974.
- By the grace and mercy of God, I continue until this day preaching and teaching in this same church.

In the spring of 1982 two men had a burden to start a bible study in the Army Barracks where I lived. Over the course of the next several months I began to understand my condition before God...LOST! I called on the name of the Lord and He, in His mercy, saved me.
About a year later, through a series of events, I became convinced that God was calling me to preach. It was time to say goodbye to the military so that preparations could begin for the ministry.
The Lord was good and in 1988 Judy and I were married. The church ordained me as a pastor and the Lord gave me the desires of my heart. We have also been blessed with four children, bringing us even greater joy.
I have the great honor of being saved, discipled, married and ordained in the same church. Some of the most dedicated men I know have been my companions and co-laborers in the ministry. For all this I will ever be grateful to the Lord Jesus for the things He has done.

-Born to a christian household.
-I knew the gospel as far back as I can remember.
-At 9 years old I accepted the Lord as my saviour.
-As a young man I became convinced there was nothing in this world worth living for except the Lord.
-In 1976 I surrendered to preach.
-At 19 years old I went to the mission field (mexico) and served about 30 years there.
-The Lord brought me back in 2007. I am still persuaded there is nothing in this world worth living for except the Lord. So it is my intention to serve the Lord the rest of my life, and it is my prayer he will make me useful to him.