Richard A. Haynes' struggle through life from polio at age four to gymnastic champion to a Doctor of Ministry granted "with distinction" has uniquely allowed him to view the messages of faith with clear, practical accuracy merged with connection to real life. The Sermon Series precisely does this. He is also the author of The Spiritual Road: Helping Others Grow Spiritually and Overcoming: Lessons from Life's Challenges. Dr. Haynes and his wife Patricia retired to be close to their grandsons in St. John, Indiana. While enjoying these family-time years, he decided to release the many series of sermons he wrote during his thirty-nine years in active pastoral ministry. He comments, "Perhaps they can be of help to some folks." He still provides counseling as a spiritual director.