Charles Qualls is the author or co-author of nine books. A native of the Atlanta area, he was born in 1964. He writes in what he would describe as a Christian utilitarian niche. The small rural town he was raised in (let's hear it for...Roswell!) had roughly 2,400 residents when he was born. Today, there are about 100,000. It was on this rare seam, where country meets burgeoning city, that he formed his views on life, church and Spirit. His undergraduate degree in sociology and management came from the University of West Georgia. Along with an Mdiv, he holds an earned doctorate from Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology. Qualls serves a church in Virginia as senior pastor. The bulk of his ministry is spent with individuals and families walking through the main passages of life. Marriage-enrichment, pre-marriage work, hospitalization, death, hospice care and grief--these are many of the moments that matter! Previously, he served churches in North Carolina and Georgia in the areas of pastoral care and adult Christian education. Interestingly, he has had well over 1,500 divorcees come through his support programs. He loves to say that he is married to the world's least likely librarian. Among his hobbies are travel (especially cruising), culinary adventuring, baseball history and trolling thrift stores for quality clothing. He reads for curiosity and information more than for enjoyment. He says:"Many thanks to my loyal and supportive label, Smyth and Helwys Publishing in Macon, Georgia. You are a joy to work with.As for me, I'm always dreaming of the next trip, trying to be a better person, working on another writing project and exploring the next curiosity! Elizabeth and I are enjoying life, work and friends here in Virginia. We've been married since 1991. At our house, we tend to stay in touch with our magical sides and life is never dull.That is important, as I spend more of my work time in hospitals and cemeteries than most people would care to. I've had the honor of taking about 200 couples through 5 weeks of private marital enrichment. And, have now guided over 50 groups of divorcees through 8-16 weeks of divorce recovery. I am excited that my 9th book is now in print. I look forward to heading to my office just about every morning."Read more about this authorRead less about this author