JOHN GARNER, a graduate of Mississippi College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has published numerous articles, contributed chapters to ministry oriented resources, and has written extensively on recreation and sports ministry. He has served churches in Mississippi, Texas, and Tennessee and is a conference speaker, lecturer, and an adjunct and online professor in sports ministry. John has served 18 years as the consultant and national sports ministry leader at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville and lives in Franklin, Tennessee.
