In January 1985 brethren Bill Dillon and Ronnie Whittemore began a new quarterly paper called Gospel Gleaner. It originated from Kevil, Kentucky, where brother Whittemore was then preaching. The operational base of the paper has moved since that time, and in 1995 it came to Mabelvale, Arkansas and I became the new co-editor, along with Bill Dillon. I felt it an honor to be asked to step up to that position, having served as a staff-writer since the paper's beginning.
Bill Dillon wishes to step down from the co-editor's position. Once again a signal honor is conferred upon me as he has asked me to assume the sole editorship of the paper. I have consented. My agreement to edit Gospel Gleaner is with the understanding that brother Dillon will have an open door to return as co-editor any time he wishes. He and I have shared an amicable working relationship for over sixteen years, and that partnership stands ready to be renewed when and if that time should come.
The reason for brother Dillon's desire to step back from this position is simply related to his current work load. He has become increasingly involved in preaching the gospel in Ghana, West Africa. The Ghana work has become a very time consuming enterprise. His many other responsibilities as evangelist for the College and North church in Mountain Home, Arkansas have brought him to the point of needing to reduce his obligations. For these reasons he has asked me to edit the paper.
I have added Bill Dillon to our list of staff writers commencing with this issue. Articles by him will be published as they are contributed and not necessarily on a regular basis. I pledge to do my best to keep Gospel Gleaner on the same course of spiritual balance that it has pursued since its birth. We will continue to balance both the positive and negative aspects of teaching the gospel. We will continue to let our desire to please our Savior be our polar star. We will not serve to please any man or group of men. Please pray for us that we will advance the Lord's cause in more effective ways.-Dennis Gulledge, editor.