Alan has dedicated over 40 years to ministry with children and youth. After early retirement due to a spinal injury, God inspired him to write Christian, value-based books for his grandchildren. One night, God gave Alan the story of Bananas the Cowboy Clown, inspired by a real clown he worked with in his early ministry days. The Adventures of Bananas the Cowboy Clown continues Alan's mission of sharing faith, kindness, and hope through joyful, engaging narratives.