About the Author

Les was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia, in 1941 and attended Midlothian High School. Upon graduation, he completed requirements for a B.A. degree from the University of Richmond, then entered the teaching field in Special Education in Colonial Heights, Virginia. In 1970, he was asked to join the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Special Education, during such time as he attained a Master's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree in Administration. He served in this position until early retirement brought on by a very vivid and powerful "Word of God" with the instructions, "Feed my sheep." After receiving a Master of Divinity degree, Les began the exciting and rewarding adventure of becoming a United Methodist country preacher. In 1995, he received the Excellence in Town and Country Ministries award from the Virginia Conference of Global Ministries, presented each year to one pastor who has demonstrated excellence in ministries. Les is now enjoying many facets of retirement with his wife, Renee, in Williamsburg, Virginia. They may be reached at AGoodeCountryPreacher@gmail.com.