Henry Brandt Henry Brandt is a popular conference speaker and the author of ten books. He presently works as a management consultant to missions and church leaders. Brandt earned a doctorate from Cornell University in marriage and family relations and a master's in clinical psychology. Kerry L. Skinner Kerry L. Skinner, executive vice president of Henry Blackaby Ministries, is the coauthor of numerous books with Henry Brandt and Dr. Blackaby. He assists Dr. Blackaby in the development and writing of discipleship curriculum.