JOSEPH LUMPKIN

Joseph Lumpkin has written for various newspapers and is author of the

books, Encounter the Warrior's Heart, Counseling the Twelve Tribes of Man,

and Mystical Christianity. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from

Battlefield Baptist Institute. In addition to his theological studies, Mr.

Lumpkin is a distinguished martial artist and instructor. He is the founder

of Shinsei Hapkido, a Christian martial arts system recognized as a kwan by

the Korea Hapkido Federation. In addition to his Ninth Degree from the Korea

Hapkido Federation and the National Hapkido Association, Joseph Lumpkin

holds a Sixth Degree Black Belt in Hapkido and Second Degree Black Belts in

Shotokan Karate, Kodokan Judo, and a third degree black belt in Akayama Ryu

JuJitsu.

He is currently the head of the worldwide Christian outreach, Karate for

Christ. His organization has over 3000 members in 24 countries

(www.karateforchrist.com). Joseph lives in Alabama with his wife, Lynn, his

son, Breandan, and stepson, Ryan. He also has a daughter, Karhma, who is

teaching school in Georgia.