J. Milton Henry (deceased), Professor of History, Austin Peay State University, suggested the topic for a thesis. His suggestions and guidance were valuable in pursuing the work. The thesis was proofread by Linda P. Darrell and Rick Rasberry (now Dr. Rasberry at Liberty University). William Henry Oliver gave many hours for personal interviews, correspondence and access to letters, papers, books and notes from speeches and sermons to help write the original work. Without his cooperation and assistance, the thesis which became Founded Upon A Rock would have been impossible.