Reverend Elwin "Sam" Campbell was born in Terrell Texas and grew up in Oak Cliff Texas. He attended Paris Junior College, Texas A&M Commerce, Southwest Seminary, Assembly of God Seminary, and graduated from Perkins School of Theololgy. Sam was in military service for twelve to thirteen years and been in ministry for forty-eight years. He was mentored by his four preaching uncles and a circuit riding grandfather. Sam is dedicated to saving all that is possible before death. He says, "If you want to know more about me, please ask my church members, past and present, I'll let them speak for me."