Kent Kraning serves as the Marriage Life and Senior Ministry Pastor at Friends Church in Yorba Linda. He and Robin have been married for more than 40 years and have six sons, four “daughters-in-love,” and 10 grand-lambs. Together they have served in ministry most of their married lives. Kent is a sought-after speaker on marriage and parenting for churches, camps, and conferences due to his engaging style, poignant story telling and insightful biblical teaching. Kent is also the author of “Dirt Grenades,” a book on the power of intentional parenting using humor and biblical truths to frame his family’s stories in ways that are impactful in guiding parents on raising kids that will stand firm in their faith.

CBS Family Camp was a special place for the Kraning family while raising their boys and they served as the speakers for a week each summer for more than a decade.  Kent and Robin have also directed Family Camps and other adult conferences at Forest Home. In addition, Kent serves as the Chaplain for the Orange County Fire Authority.