Kent is a pastor, professor, author, consultant, and coach. He has been in vocational ministry for more than 30 years, pastoring churches in California, Arizona, and Idaho, and he has been consulting churches and coaching leaders for the last decade. He has taught as an adjunct professor at several colleges and seminaries including Grand Canyon University and Phoenix Seminary, and he has authored many articles, four books, and even a worship album. Kent has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Print Journalism from Arizona State University, a Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Communication from Phoenix Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree in Cultural Apologetics from the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, and a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. Kent and his wife Stephanie have been married for almost 30 years and reside in Eagle, Idaho. They have three children named Ethan, Christian, and Claire. Kent is a professed news junkie and word nerd as he loves keeping up on current events and expanding his vocabulary. A journalist at heart, Kent loves to write and speak about the intersection of faith and culture. When he is not working on his craft, Kent likes to explore the great outdoors and is an avid fly fisherman.