Spiritual Self-Defense –Roy
J. Waggoner
Acknowledgments
I am indebted to the following individuals. My wife and partner in ministry, Dianne, has provided untold encouragement, counsel, and help over the years. My daughter, Brittany Hochstaetter, has been a constant encouragement and unfailing help. My parents, Sam and Evelyn Waggoner, laid a firm foundation for my life. Many other individuals have also provided encouragement and support including my late in-laws, Ayward and Jean Pursley; the congregations of Spencer Baptist Temple, Plymouth Christian Church, and Fellowship Baptist Church; and numerous other family members, friends and teachers.
I am thankful for the expertise and assistance of the following individuals that contributed directly to this publication. Jarl Waggoner provided theological editing. Sam Smith, Gail Smith, Mike Richardson, and Brittany Hochstaetter provided editorial assistance. Greg Hodge assisted with editing and contributed the discussion questions included in the book. Austin Waggoner contributed the drawing of the Roman soldier.
About the Author
Roy J. Waggoner received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Marietta College, his Master of Religious Education and Master of Divinity degrees from Temple Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Theological Seminary. He has been in the pastoral ministry since 1980 and currently pastors Fellowship Baptist Church in Willow Spring, North Carolina. If you would like to write to Dr. Waggoner, he can be contacted at the address below.
