With the arrest of their son for first-degree murder, all that was comfortable and familiar in Carol and Gene Kent's lives came crashing down. Already ministry leaders, they quickly discovered that while God's process of "working things out for our good" can be painful, He is always faithful to keep His promises.
Carol Kent is the founder and executive director of Speak Up Ministries, a multifaceted organization that teaches Christian speakers, writers, and leaders to communicate well. Carol and her husband, Gene, founded the nonprofit Speak Up for Hope to provide resources to inmates and their families. For more information, visit speakupministries.com and speakupforhope.org.
Unshakable Faith in Unthinkable Circumstances: The Story of Carol Kent is found in Issue 3 | 2023. To read Carol's story in its entirety, click here.
