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Robert Kimble

Member Since: 06/2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Robert E. Kimble, a respected figure in the faith community, serving as Senior Pastor of New Hope First Baptist in Greenville, MS. Besides his role as a retired Allstate agent and educator, he is the state evangelist for the General Missionary Baptist State Convention of Mississippi. He holds a B.A. from Mississippi Valley State, and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Jackson State University,Jackson,MS Kimble's dedication led him to earn a Certificate of Theology from ITC, Atlanta,GA and holds a M.Div., and a Doctor of Divinity from Slidell Seminary, Slidell, La. Kimble is deeply committed to a global reach of the gospel and is highly sought after as a speaker and educator.

Tell us a little bit about yourself, your hobbies and interests.

teaching the Bible, yardwork, reading and research

When and why did you start writing books?

Because I felt a spiritual urge to write. I write sermons each week and since I had the skill and the Spirt gave me the topic, I ran with it

What made you decide to tackle writing as a career?

well after I retired from teaching, I had a lot of time. My wife went back to work and left me with the dog. So I decided to go to the library with my laptop the rest is history.

Which one of your books or characters is your favourite?

Samson and His Women

Which one of your books was the hardest to write and stretched you the most as a writer?

Samson its biblical and that was really hard

Who is your favourite author and book?

Tom Grissom

What book are you reading right now?

A novel about a African American Girl in the 1950's named Janice.

Where do you get your inspiration for your books?

My father

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Mowing my huge lawn

Do you have any new books in the works?

Yes... it's about the living in the south in the 1950's during a flu pandemic in Canton, Mississippi