R.T. Kendall would say he is first and foremost an Evangelist, then a preacher and teacher, husband and father. He is a prolific writer with sixty books now in print. Born in Ashland, Kentucky July 13, 1935 he holds a D. Phil. from Oxford University, an A.B and a D.D. from Trevecca Nazarene University. His M.Div. is from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a M.A. from the University of Louisville KY.
He was the Senior Minister at Westminster Chapel, from February 1,1977 to February 1, 2002, exactly 25 years. He is married to Louise and they have two children, TR and Melissa who are both now married.