Bev, who has been there through it all. Elijah, who has seen more real ministry than most 12 year-olds. The people of Church on the Coast, past and present, without whom these lessons would never have been learned. And, to you, Desert Man - You have been both the source, and the goal of my inspiration.

Of course, special thanks must also be given to certain others, who have been my mentors, and friends over the years of my ministry lessons:

Pastor Will Heinle, you taught me that ministry was relational. I don't think there could have been a better teacher. You were my Pastor in the truest sense.

George Simmons, the doctor who was always in. Thanks for teaching me to let trouble pass, just like water off a duck's back.

Dave Scanlon, (see article #40) why else would someone run to a place so gray as Coos Bay? I'm sure Marilyn is still praying for us to move up to your neck of the woods.