Books with author Kevin Carlson

Nine-and-a-half-year-old Peter and thirteen-year-old Jayden crash into each other while riding their bicycles, and Peter's Dad blames Jayden, although Peter is mostly to blame. At first, Peter pretends the crash is Jayden's fault and that makes him feel better. But soon, he must decide whether to stand up for what is right or to let Jayden get in trouble.

“Hello my Name Is Kevin…I’m an Ex-Pastor” is Kevin’s story of moral failure and restoration as well as lessons learned during that journey. He takes a serious look at what happens during his time of recovery. His story will encourage all those who have ever made a mistake and wondered if there was any hope of getting back to God. But as Kevin says in this book “…I didn’t have to get back to God, I realized today God never left me alone on the journey”Kevin is a humorist, speaker, trainer. He is known for his no-nonsense, humor-filled approach to speaking and teaching. He is a graduate of Faith School of Theology in Maine with a bachelor’s degree in Theological Studies. As an ordained minister He has been a youth and lead pastor for 20 years. Kevin left full time ministry in 2010 to enter the secular work force as a company trainer. He has spent the last few years working to encourage pastors and ministers as they struggle with day-to-day ministry. He has the ability to connect quickly with his audience and make his point with impact. He is also an Independent Leadership coach, trainer and speaker through the John Maxwell Team. Kevin has been a speaker in North America, Dominican Republic, and Grenada.This is incredibly powerful. You really need to tell this story–a LOT of people need to hear this! Pastor DCAll I can say is WOW and WOW again. I am crying and have goosebumps. THIS much honesty is so refreshing. God is going to use you to help many others who sin, and try to hide it, when in fact, the Lord already knows and is dealing with their hearts. It brings home to me again and again that we are all simply humans saved by grace. It makes me simply humans saved by grace….It is truly amazing and you are being an open book which is what so many people NEED- Friend S.T.You are a very courageous man! I’m not just blowing you up! It takes guts to own your stuff, pursue our own restoration and then share your story with the world. But this is Exactly what God is looking for! He is going to take your mess, add his grace and make it your message!-Friend R.W.…this is a meaty story. People will find themselves in here. Friend C.W.“Pastoring is not easy. Many times we feel very alone in the struggles we face. There is a hesitancy in going to people for help because it is assumed that we have a direct line to the One with all the answers and we don’t want to appear weak Pastor P.S.