Introducing the Author

Rev. Dr. L.D. (Doug) Ervin, the 8th of 12 children, was born in rural Rock Hill, South Carolina. Father of two daughters, Lisa and Courtney. 

Education: 

    * Attended Adelphi Business School     

    * BS Degree (Washburn University)    

    * MS Degree (Xavier University)

    * MA Degree (Cincinnati Christian   

      University)

    * Master of Divinity Degree (Asbury 

      Theological Seminary)

    * Doctor of Ministry Degree (United    

      Theological Seminary)  

Ministry 

    * Ordained Elder, Christian Methodist 

      Episcopal Church

    * Provisional Elder, United Methodist   

      Church

    * Currently, pastor of Union Chapel 

       United Methodist Church,    

       Middletown, Ohio 

Military:

    * U.S. Air Force (4-years)

    * U.S. Air Force Reserve (including)

          * Air Force National Guard (11-   

             years)

          * Special Agent, Air Force Office   

             of Special Investigations (16-

             years)

Civilian Employment:

     * U. S. Postal Service (including)

           * Mail Handler; Letter Carrier; 

              and Distribution Clerk (8-years)       

           * Postal Inspector, U.S. Postal 

              Inspection Service (20-Years) 

Other

     * Docent (5-years): National   

        Underground Railroad Freedom    

        Center, Cincinnati 

Publications:

     * Step by Step: The Story of The      

        Rev. Fred L. Shuttlesworth
    * The Faith Journey of Bishop E. 

        Lynn Brown
    * Meditations and Reflections 

     * Inside the Chisolm Trail (coming   

        soon)

Leisure/Hobbies:

     * Senior Citizen Bowling 

     * Rusty Wallace "Leisure" Race Car 

       Driving Experiences 

     * Horse Back Riding

     * Cycling  

Foreign Travel:

     * Republic of China (1972)

     * Japan (1972)

     * Israel (2008)

     * Haiti (2012)