Lynn W. Brandon, Ph.D., is a native Tennessean. He was the tenth child and fifth son born into a farm family of twelve children. Presently he is a retired educator. His school experiences began in a one-room schoolhouse and grew to include working as an elementary teacher, a high school counselor, a system wide administrator and a college professor. He has a national reputation as a humorous, dynamic, motivational and inspirational speaker. He has addressed thousand of individuals in keynote addresses, banquet speeches, workshops and seminars. His Christian faith has always been an important aspect of his life. He has been a Bible teacher for over forty-five years.