The Shepherd’s Crook

Bill Westover faced an unlooked for and unwelcome

ministry. He was not prepared by background, by education

or by previous ministry experience. And yet Christ

called him, confirmed Bill in a tough inner-city ministry.

He was caught between two warring gangs, threatened,

shot at and beaten seriously. Through it all the Holy Spirit

empowered Bill. With the support of Elaine who feared

for her husband, Bill he returned each day to the Bawdy

District to seek to snatch souls from the jaws of Hell.

Walk with Bill on the sidewalks, stepping over the stoned

or drunk, smelling the sour fumes pouring out of the

bars, past the porno ships and the X-rated theaters, dodging

the street walkers on the corners and trying to bring

the light of Christ into very dark lives.