In June of 1963, the author laid down his secular tools of steel-making, and under the wing of the late William Warke, entered the great harvest field for God. One might say that his first seven years were like an apprenticeship, being a help to brethren Wiliam Warke, George Graham, Oswald MacLeod, and Archie Stewart, in various gospel efforts. A most valuable time spent.

In the spring of 1970, the author’s sight focused on the State of West Virginia, and from then until this present day, most of his gospel labors have been in that state. This book is an interesting account of strange and unexpected events that were encountered while pioneering with the gospel for 41 years in the mountains of this unique state. It is a record of a servant seeking to fulfill the great commission: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). It is hoped that this book will inspire young, godly men, who have the gift of an evangelist, to launch out into the deep and prove the all-sufficiency of their God in pioneer work