Kevin Carpenter "Every breath taken is a MADE IT moment!" Company: Never Would Have Made It Ministry, LLC Location: Baltimore, MD Website: www.neverwouldhavemadeitministry.com

Biography:
In the fall of 1964 Veronica E. Carpenter, a single and pregnant mother, possessed newfound hope when her youngest son, Kevin, was born. And, like any mother, Veronica had high hopes for all 5 of her children. Kevin, however, saw little hope in the housing projects of Washington, DC where he grew up during the height of the Nation’s “War on Drugs”—A war that, eventually, claimed several of his family members and friends as casualties.
Kevin regularly attended public schools and by age 12, his command of the drug, violence and crime lessons taught by the “streets” were proving to reap better and faster rewards for him. At one time he worked so earnestly, effectively and successfully for satan in the seductive and illicit world of drug-dealing, that he was offered a high-ranking position. So, at a time when many youth were contemplating proms, graduations or possibly pursuing dreams of college, Kevin had long been in hot pursuit of repeated arrests and convictions, until finally..

He was left with contemplating the reality of serving more than 20 years behind bars and how this catastrophic blow would lay waste to the hopes his mother once held. Yet, even several years lost in psychological, mental, physical and spiritual enslavement would pale in comparison to a much greater loss he would later suffer.

Today, Kevin is a motivational/inspirational speaker, transition coach, mentor, homeless advocate and successful entrepreneur.

He masterfully introduces audiences to the unfolding of God’s mercy along a callous, unforgiving and lonely journey, and to how God’s grace and the call to “be ye transformed” ordered the emergence of a profoundly “NEW” human being.

His ability to offer undeniable, universal and life-empowering truths has Kevin swiftly emerging as a sought-after speaker among youth and adult audiences. With a focus on at-risk and disadvantaged populations, some topics include; Empowered Living for Black Men & Youth, Human Development and Growth, Prison & Prison Culture, Drug culture, use and recovery.

“Personal experiences have equipped him with credibility and a critical knowledge of his subject, so the message is honest, lucid, soul-stirring and highly effective.” ~ Minister Lawson

A phenomenal talent for delivering REAL, RELEVANT and REFRESHING wisdom, Kevin serves to empower, encourage and elevate the human mind and Spirit.

Now, with his mothers hope restored, Kevin humbly endeavors to help others pursue, recognize and rejoice in the "MADE IT" moments in their own lives.

Mr. Carpenter is President and CEO of "Never Would Have Made It Ministry, LLC", based in Maryland.

Availability:
Available as a inspirational/motivational speaker, transition coach, workshop and seminar facilitator for schools, churches, shelters, prisons, government agencies and community organizations. An emphasis on the impact of mental and spiritual development in overcoming personal issues across at-risk populations.