Dr. Gentre L. Garmon has served as the pastor of the Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church in Buffalo for 35 years. The author has also worked as an educator, public health social worker, and supervisor. He served on the board of directors of the local Crisis Services Agency, a member of the board of directors of the Synergy Organization, and a long-time member of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference. Dr. Garmon has been married to Kittie J. Garmon for 57 years. They have three children and two grandchildren. In his spare time, Dr. Garmon enjoys reading, swimming, walking, traveling, and viewing sports.