Robert J. Kurz holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling, is a member of the American Association of Christian Counseling, is an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church International and founder of Training for Life Ministries.

Robert has established a home missions church and served as a Christian school principal for many years. He also serves as the director of New Heights Counseling Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and is a contributing author for United Pentecostal Church publications.

Under the banner of "Training for Life Ministries", he has authored numerous seminar workbooks and training manuals. His latest project, "The Helping Series" is an interactive pastoral counseling resource that includes teaching DVD's and workbooks.