"Jake has attended Bible College and Seminary, as well as University, seeking to remain a lifelong, reflective learner. He was a Christian School teacher for 21 years. His career included seven years in the public educational system, and short term as a church planting pastor in Bavaria, Germany. He has been married many years. Together with his wife Mary, they have raised four boys; all are doing well in faith, marriage and family, as well as career. Besides the writing of this book, he is presently occupied with the building of their ""retirement"" home."