Game On All the Time - Nelson, Dan
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Game On All the Time: Growing up in the Home of a Legendary Football Coach describes how football is king in South Mississippi where the author grew up. L.R. Nelson was an exemplary father and the football coach in the country community of Agricola, Mississippi. His oldest son Dan seeks to convey the excitement and humor of hanging out in the locker room as a kid while watching his Father coach and influence many who went on to greater accomplishments either on or off the sports field. Game On All the Time features homespun stories about characters in the small farming community, coupled with…mehr

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Game On All the Time: Growing up in the Home of a Legendary Football Coach describes how football is king in South Mississippi where the author grew up. L.R. Nelson was an exemplary father and the football coach in the country community of Agricola, Mississippi. His oldest son Dan seeks to convey the excitement and humor of hanging out in the locker room as a kid while watching his Father coach and influence many who went on to greater accomplishments either on or off the sports field. Game On All the Time features homespun stories about characters in the small farming community, coupled with football rivalries and games. These are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and help you identify with some character or story. The emotionally charged environment of high school football is seen as an integral part of community cohesiveness in the South. His father's powerful influence and the character building values learned from him are essential parts of the book. Although the book chronicles his father's life and coaching career in a concise manner, the heart of the book is found in the humorous stories, and characters described in the chapter: "Master Motivator and Interesting Stories." In these stories you find highlights of his father's coaching career, plus other infamous individuals and stories from the place where Nelson grew up. Game On All the Time shows how a father can fuel a competitive spirit in his sons while at the same time instill values through his involvement in their lives. You are bound to like Game on All the Time and want to share it with a friend. It will appeal to all sports fans as well as parents desiring to have a positive impact in their children's lives. Anyone wanting to be uplifted and enjoy a good laugh will also enjoy this book that lets you experience hometown Americana.
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Autorenporträt
DAN NELSON has served as pastor of First Baptist Church of Camarillo, California, in the greater Los Angeles area for the last 34 years. Baptist Biographies and Happenings in American History represents several years of research, consultation with Baptist Historians and full documentation. He attempts to trace a continuous thread of Baptist History in America highlighting some of the significant happenings and leaders in the History of Baptist in America. It is an informative book that deals with leaders who have had an impact on Baptist life and witness in America. Dan has also served as pastor of two other Baptist Churches. He holds the Doctor of Ministry degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, a Doctor of Philosophy degree from California Graduate School of Theology in Glendale, California, the Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California. He is a graduate of William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with a B.A. degree. Dan married his wife, Janice 44 years ago. They have two daughters: Krista and Kimberly; who with their families live in Texas and Oregon. Dan has served on the Board of Trustees at Southwestern Baptist Theological and as National Alumni Chairman for New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.