"A Blood And Guts Good News Story".Forward by Pete Stebbins: "If we are the measure of the courage we show in the face of adversity, and the grace we show others despite their imperfections, then Peter Pearson is a remarkable man. In A Blood and Guts Good News Story Peter Pearson has drawn on his experiences extending from his early childhood through to his retirement from Salvation Army officership. Through his early life growing up on a remote rural property through to his years shearing in Australia and New Zealand, building an agri-business, and then several years in the Ambulance Service, Peter has a deep and practical understanding of life which underpins the unique ministry he had as a Pastor and a leader.In the course of his career, Peter’s work supporting people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction exposed him to a brutal honesty rarely seen in modern church life. As he bravely opens up and shares his own struggles he reveals the genuine faith that transformed his life, and the lives of many he served.Peter’s openness about his own spiritual journey and sense of humor provides the reader with many insightful and humorous accounts of his many years of ministry within The Salvation Army as he encourages us all to dig deeper in developing our own faith.Pete Stebbins PhDPsychologist & Executive Coach

PASTOR: (25 yrs) Lithgow, Caboolture, Warwick, Redcliffe, Bundaberg, Newcastle, Inverell. MANAGER: (3yrs) Pindai Homeless Men's Hostel (for 120 men) William Booth House - Rehabilitation Center 120 menPUBLIC RELATIONS: (7yrs) Manager/Officer for North and West NSWDIVISIONAL SECRETARY: (3.5yrs) For Social Services in Western NSW

Chaplain to Police and Family

Qualified Ambulance Service Driver/First Aid Officer

Own franchise in cattle insemination industry

Gun shearer