I'd not thought that far ahead, but yes, Daddy Shrader can't keep going for ever. His church is the perfect legacy for John to inherit.  Years ago, doofus sons were only recalled from exile when the family needed them.  If there were other more sensible sons around then they took over the family estate, business etc. The doofus son was sent an allowance to keep him AWAY from the family and OUT of the country. This is exactly what Daddy Shrader is doing. Unforunately for