About the Author

MIKE SCHEPIS earned a bachelor’s degree from Friends University and a master of education and educational specialist degrees from Wichita State University. Additional graduate coursework in public school administration was completed at Missouri State University. He is a former teacher and educational administrator. He and his wife live in Dallas, Texas.

        "Thank you for telling the true story of the life of our
        founder, J. Frank Norris."
                                    Vickie Bryant, The Heritage Collection at
                                    Arlington Baptist College, Arlington, Tx

        "As you read this valuable, carefully referenced volume, J.
        Frank Norris, you will find an in-depth picture of the
        preacher sometimes referred to as the 'Texas Tornado.'
        How and why he did what he did will unfold in this
        outstanding book by Mike Schepis."
                                    Dr. James O. Combs, Provost, Louisiana
                                    Baptist University, Shreveport, La

       "An excellent, well written and unbiased biographhy
       The best biography I have read of Dr. Norris that actually
       puts things in order without skipping parts or focusing only
       on the heydey of his ministry. Highly recommend."
                                    James Rasbeary, GOODREADS.COM 
                                            
       "Congratulations on a job exceedingly well done."
                                    Dr. Parker Dailey, Kansas City, Missouri