Preacha' Man

About the Book

Simon Edward's life is in transition. After years of serving God's people, Simon is no longer content with playing by the rules. Over the next week he's forced to decide between love and his reputation. Old demons from the past haunt him as he sorts through the deep scars caused by living a life exposed before the world.

Simon is facing termination due to his controversial views and the numerous rumors circulating about his personal life. Rumor becomes reality as he and Jamaica, the love of his life, rekindle the old flame. Should he walk away from the church and end his marriage, or remain faithful to his calling and endure the constant intrusions into his personal space?

About the Author

Truth is a powerful anecdote to the rosy-colored reality that many people want to believe. Truth is potent, uncomfortable, and often bitter; but nonetheless, truth is sublime. When Carl Kenney, II speaks of truth, he understands the pain that it conjures up and the hope that is also releases.

Carl has experienced and endured many things that have caused him to question his place in the world. More than twenty years ago, Carl dedicated his life to ministry; and with that step he learned how to examine his own life, repent for his transgressions, forgive those who betrayed his trust, and ultimately free himself from the strongholds that bound him to a life in crisis.

Affectionately known as Kenney the voice of many" Carl grew up in Columbia, Missouri. He received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He furthered his education at Duke University and attained a Master of Divinity. Currently, Carl is pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. His journalism education paved the way for many opportunities in broadcasting, reporting and writing. When he's not out "saving souls", Carl is preparing his weekly commentary as the featured columnist for the Durham Herald-Sun, Sunday edition. Education and experience converged with the onset of his latest challenge. Carl's novel Preacha' Man is loosely based on Carl's life, details the life of a minister that is besieged with demons from his past and conflicts of his present. It addresses the affects of how "being called by God" can make a seemingly ordinary life very complicated.

Carl's message to people include spirit-churning declarations that transcend race, gender, ethnicity and lifestyle. His ministry is comprised of people who want solutions, not rhetoric; people who want change, not participation; people who want alternatives, not darkness. Carl is challenged by the often self-imposed limitations that occur when people use the word "normal". "Who has the right to define what normal is?" says Carl. We bind ourselves to irrational thinking when we start comparing our lives against unreasonable standards." Founded by Carl, Compassion Ministries in Durham, North Carolina is dedicated to instilling the importance of spiritual, emotional and financial growth and enlightenment to its parishioners. Under his leadership, members minister to the community at-large by offering prayer and spiritual intervention. Carl's own agony is the springboard to his deeply felt compassion toward others. "Not one more person needs to ever hurt again," he says. "We have to help each other, sometimes it's as simple as a kind word or a smile."

Pastor Kenny is available for presentations and workshops worldwide.

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