From the early age of 12 John had an ambition to be a jockey. Before leaving school he had his own ponies which set him up with a knowledge of looking after horses and ponies. He went to work in racing yard at Kidderminster. It was here. after going out with the stable lads and jockeys, drinking,  that on their way home they nearly had a serious car accident. Having realised his near death experience he was convicted of his sins. Upon returning back to the racing yard he knelt down, and remembering teachings from Sunday School and from his sister, who is a born-again Christian, he prayed and asked the Lord Jesus into his life. The transformation was instant. The burdens of sin were lifted miraculously from him, and his eyes were opened to the miracle of salvation