Charles Gentry is a bible instructor teaching worldwide studies for over a decade. His latest book “The Essentials” shares indispensable insights about key scriptures that take the reader from The Fall of Man through our triumphant return to Heaven our true home. He is also the author of the books “Invincible” and “Trojans”. Gentry is co-founder of 1LoveNation and an award-winning journalist who has written articles on some of the leading music artists and athletes of our generation. He is also an author of three books, songwriter, poet, mentor teacher, and lecturer. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and educated at the University of Southern California his knowledge and experience allow Gentry to infuse his spiritual writing with a wealth of insights. A former athlete Gentry played with and against leading athletes like baseball Hall-of-Famers Eddie Murray and Ozzie Smith. He and his wife Patina Paulette Gentry live in Houston, Texas. They are the parents of six children Milan, Latrice, Keena, Ricky, Kiya and Shauni.