Served as Methodist minister in Alabama and Indiana, then taught sociology for several years, now retired. Author of one book on poverty in the U. S., and a... Served as Methodist minister in Alabama and Indiana, then taught sociology for several years, now retired. Author of one book on poverty in the U. S., and a recent sociology textbook, as well as a biography of Wally Chappell. I play tennis regularly and have magic as a hobby..