Our Senior Pastor
Commissioned into ministry shortly after his conversion in 1974, Pastor Kent has studied and served under a cross section of anointed ministers. He earned his Associate of Science degree in Business and his Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Pastor Kent has over 30 years of ministry experience, and he has functioned as a Bible teacher, evangelist, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor, as well as counselor, marriage counselor, mentor, and author. Pastor Kent also has experience in church planting, church rebuilding, conference speaking and many years in serving others in leadership in their ministry. To date, he has written and published one book titled “Power Principles,” a foundational study on the Hebrews Six doctrines of Christ.
Married to Sherry, Pastor Kent and Sherry have eight beautiful children – Hannah, Abigail, Kate, John David, Solomon, Angela, Juli, and Micah – and nine grandchildren – Kayla, Lilly, Grace, Ashton Kay, Tevin, Jordan, Kingston, Jacob, and Parker.
Excerpts from Pastor Kent’s Testimony
“I was messed up, messed with, and messed over. I needed a Savior from my sins, deliverance from the devil, and eternal life rather than hell fire which is what I deserved. Born in 1952 in a typical American home for those days, I reached my teenage years during the turbulent times of the late 60’s. Much to the dismay of my mother, father, and other family members, I got heavily involved in drinking, drugs, and a debauched lifestyle that led me further down a road of destruction. By the time I was 21 years old, I felt like I was 80 because of the abuse to my body but especially my mind and psyche. Spiritually, I had no input from the Bible and did not know about Jesus. I was seeking answers and meaning to life through the music of the day and the “poets” who wrote the lyrics. One day a dear friend from my “rock and roll days” as a lead singer in a band came to me, and from the Bible he preached Jesus to me. I received that message into my heart by faith, repented from my sins and asked God to forgive me. I have never looked back with longing for that old lifestyle, except with heartfelt desire that old friends I knew back then would come to know Jesus, too.
Excerpts from Sherry’s Testimony
Though my parents divorced when I was a young child, I was raised in a Christian home due to my faithful, praying mother! Experiencing salvation at the age of nine and walking out that commitment, I have personally known God’s goodness, faithfulness, trustworthiness, righteousness, protection, and love through my life experiences, and have leaned on Him throughout my life to keep me from living in desolate places. I have not been without suffering or disappointment, but I have known the steadfastness of the Lord, His refreshing and filling, His strength, His peace in the midst of adversity. His Word can be counted on; His promises are true! There is no human relationship that comes near to how satisfying an intimate relationship with Jesus is! He says, “Everyone who thirsts, come…” (Isaiah 55), and He will fill the longing of your heart. He says in Deuteronomy 30 to choose life (in Him) so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him, for the Lord is your life. And in Isaiah 40:11, it says, “He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom.” Oh, what a place to be!
To Receive Jesus Into Your Life
Simply tell Jesus in prayer that you have messed up, tell Him you are sorry for your sins and you want to turn from them. Then ask Him to forgive you and cleanse you of those sins. Yield your heart and life to him for all your days, and He will give you eternal life. He will. Becoming a Christian is not about becoming religious, but it’s about entering into a personal relationship with the Son of God, Jesus Christ. He will then help you every day in every way, if you will ask and trust Him. It is also important to find an on-fire Christian friend and local Bible-believing church to help you grow in your new relationship with Jesus. It is my earnest prayer that you will do this and enjoy the full joy, peace and rest for your soul that only Jesus Christ can give. I love Him today and praise Him with all my heart!
If you just accepted Jesus as your savior, we cheer you on in your personal decision to begin a relationship with Christ, starting right now, at this very moment. It would mean so much to me, and our church family, if you would tell us about your salvation experience. Click here to share your story. Thank you and God bless you!
