Author

Kristen E. Vincent

Writer, speaker, retreat leader

Kristen E. Vincent is the author of "A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads," (Upper Room Books, 2013) and is a frequent speaker and retreat leader. She has an MTS from Duke Divinity School and is a graduate of The Academy for Spiritual Formation. Her newest book, "Beads of Healing: Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness," (Upper Room Books) is due in 2017. To learn more, visit www.prayerworksstudio.com.

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