About The Author
Rev. Kent is a second generation Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church. He grew up in the southwest quarter of Kansas as his father, a relatively progressive pastor, theologically speaking, was appointed to a number of churches in Kansas.
Kent began his journey into ordained ministry at the age of thirty-two, as served eleven churches in eight appointments over his thirty-two years in the ordained ministry. The reflections, blogs, poems, prose, and other creations in this book have been inspired by those he has encountered along the way. Family, friends, teachers, professors, clergy, authors, theologians, acquaintances, creation, and creature. He has long enjoyed writing; it is a release, a form of therapy, a place to express hopes, frustrations, dreams, anxiety, faith, and a vision of a more just and compassionate world.
In terms of writing in general, early on he was inspired by his own mother's poetry. In addition to her work, more specifically, his style has been inspired and influenced by authors and teachers such as Joseph Girzone and his Joshua series of books, Tex Sample and his story telling skill, and Robert Fulghum's work.
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