Joseph S. Spence Sr. is a professional poet, author, speaker, man of God, researcher, and book reviewer. He is the author of seven collections of poetry and coauthor of four poetry collections. He served as a United States Army commissioned officer of twenty-six years honorable service, and also as a lay minister with designated military Chaplains. He holds several degrees, including one in divinity from Faith Theological Seminary. He is currently a member of Siloah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.