Cavett Robert used to tell of the time he met Will Rogers. He asked the cowboy comedian, actor and commentator what the secret of success was. Rogers said, “Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. Believe in what you are doing. It is that simple.”


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A third generation preacher, Mike Shannon is Professor of Preaching at Cincinnati Bible Seminary of Cincinnati Christian University. He has served as a preaching minister, church planter, and college professor. His most recent preaching ministry was at the historic First Christian Church of Johnson City, Tennessee. In his nearly two decades at Cincinnati Christian University, Mike has served as both professor and Dean of the Seminary. He has also been an adjunct professor at Milligan College and Northern Kentucky University. Mike is the author or co-author of several books.

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