Before ministry (and seminary) Kendra studied poetry in San Francisco.  She also learned about the natural hot-springs in the area, which further increased her appreciation of water.  Kendra Ford has been the minister for the Exeter NH UU congregation since fall of 2001.  In 2005 she married the love of her life, John Benford, and in 2013 they had a son, Ronan, who is currently mastering the art of jumping which is making everyone in their household smile.  She lives a mile from the ocean and loves being able to smell the sea when the wind is just right.