Our brother, Ken has attended The Pearl longer than and is quieter than any other Elder.  He is respected for his honesty, integrity, quiet wisdom and his perception that "sees through a brick wall".  Because he is so straight forward himself, he is able to help others to stop fooling themselves with false ideas.  If you want a blunt answer without sugar-coating, ask Ken and you'll get the truth, period; whether or not it fits your misconceptions.