About the Book

What do a tornado, a Christmas gift, a checker game, and a pretty green-eyed girl on a school bus all have in common? All these and many more comprise the stories of Mr. Reeder’s childhood. In Lessons From The Farm, Mr. Reeder and editor Mary Keith have woven together an inspirational story of childhood lessons learned in the simpler days of mid-twentieth century farm life. You will laugh; you will cry; but most importantly, you will learn and be inspired by the stories, the lessons, and the amazing ways God has used them in guiding Mr. Reeder and equipping him to serve where he is today, as the headmaster of Whitesburg Christian Academy. Mr. Reeder often says that experience is the second-best way to learn hard lessons. The best way is to learn from someone else’s experience. You will be entertained and motivated to be a better person from reading this book. Come join Mr. Reeder in Lessons From The Farm.

About the Author

Jerry Reeder has been the headmaster at Whitesburg Christian Academy in Huntsville, AL, since January of 2010. He has led The Academy in its growth from 330 students to over 900. He grew up on a small family farm in Morgan County, AL, and has worked in many different professions, including farming, home building, and church pastorship. After his time in those professions, he owned and operated an insurance agency and an athletic training facility, and coached girls’ softball at a local high school. He taught evening classes at a Bible college and has taught a Sunday School class for over 50 years. He is a Vietnam War veteran, having served from 1969 to 1971. He is married to Sonya, and they have four adult daughters and twelve grandchildren. His free time is spent with his family (especially his 12 grandchildren) and working in his woodshop.

Mr. Reeder’s primary spiritual gift is teaching, and he often uses his entertaining and inspirational stories to illustrate his Bible teachings, chapel sessions, and leadership conferences. He is well-versed in history, especially World War II, and leadership principles. He leads students on leadership trips in the United States and also in France, England, and Israel. He is available for speaking and teaching engagements.

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