Lawrence C Boles

Lawrence 'Chris' Boles is the pastor of the Redeemed by the Blood Pentecostal Church, which he and his wife established in Kent, Washington, in 2012. Having overcome a troubled past and time in the Washington State Penitentiary, he now focuses on community outreach to help those affected by crime and hardship. He leads a 'Night Walks' program to connect with and support at-risk individuals in the community and works with local police to reduce gang violence. In 2019, he was named the Kent Reporter's Person of the Year for his efforts.