Dr. Wagner is the founder and pastor of the Cornerstone Baptist Church of Mooresboro, North Carolin. He was saved in 1979 and began preaching regularly as a twelve-year-old boy. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Communications Technology from Cleveland Commmunity College in 1989. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Pastoral Studies with highest honors in 1997 and then earned his Master’s and Doctorate with highest honors from Carolina Bible College in 2001 and 2003. He has been writing books since 2009, including fiction, Bible studies, and Christian living. He writes a weekly faith column for many newspapers across the Southeast, including the Sunday edition of the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Along with pastoring, Dr. Wagner preaches in many revivals, camp meetings, and family conferences each year. He married Dana in 1994. They have three children: Caleb, Karis, and Alethia.