Ewart F. Brown was born in Jamaica and now resides in Oregon. He has worked for several businesses as a sales representative, and in hospitals in patient care, chaplaincy, and psychiatric therapy. Brown served as a pastor for over 30 years before retiring in 2008. He travels the world speaking on building relationships based on R.E.S.T(Respect, Encouragement, Significance, Trust). Brown is the founder/director of Quiet Place Ministries, and the author of three books.