We continue our series with Charles (Charlie) Speelman. A long-time pastor, Charlie is relatively new to his role as the Director of Missions for the High Desert Baptist Association. A charismatic charmer, it’s no surprise that Charlie found success as a salesman in those formative adult years before he was convicted by the Holy Spirit that pivotal Halloween night in 1979. Though you may see him walking with a cane, that doesn’t stop him from traversing around wherever the kingdom work beckons. His self-described his role as DOM is “herding lions.” As he puts it, “I connect people and bring encouragement, primarily to pastors, to do greater things for the Lord. Pastors are strong leaders. If you’ve heard the expression “herding cats,” well, my job is to herd the lions. DOM’s have no authority but it’s a position of honor.”