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Staff
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Revs. Ken & Nancy
Strong
Church Founders and Senior Pastors
Pastor Ken was born and grew up right here in
Scott City, Missouri. He and his wife
Nancy have been married for 25 years on June 6th
2006. Together they founded Father's Arms
Fellowship in August of 1994. Ken is a
graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in
Tulsa, Oklahoma and Emmaus Road Ministry School
in Euless, Texas. This year is their 17th Year
with Father's Arms!
Ken recently graduated from Rhema's new 3rd year
School of Pastoral Ministry Program. Nancy
is from the St. Louis area and has worked along
side Ken in their ministry since Ken was
ordained in 1984. Nancy graduated from
SEMO University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and
just completed one year at Rhema's General
Studies Program. She is a wonderful
teacher of the word bringing the stories of the
bible to life. She was ordained in 1996 at
Father's Arms Fellowship. Nancy's real love is
children and has recently become the new
Children's Pastor in addition to her senior
pastor role here at the church. E-MAIL: Pastor Ken or Pastor Nancy
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Gary Hollis
Assistant Pastor
Gary has lived in Scott City most of his
life and is recently married to the
lovely Michele. Besides being a
father figure to two combined families,
he is the Assistant Pastor here at the
church. Ordained in 1998, Gary has
assisted and overseen in many
different areas of the Church
functions. He is active as leader
of the Men’s Fellowship Ministries and
is the head soundman at the church.
Since his recent college graduation Gary
is employed as a licensed social worker
for Community Counseling in Cape
Girardeau.
His long term desire is to become a
Licensed Counselor in order to help the
Body of Christ on a professional level. E-Mail: Pastor Gary
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Michael and
Bethany Stewart
Worship Leader/Drama Coordinator
Bethany comes to us with a deep
commitment and call of God on her
life. Her life commitment and goal
is to be a medical missionary and this
is clearly in her future. She has done
missions in Mexico and the Phillipines
and has trained with
Youth-With-A-Mission and hopes to work
on the Mercy Ships (medical missions).
Bethany is a wonderful teacher and
exhorter of the Word of God and has a
creative spirit and deep heart of
compassion in ministering to the youth
of today.
Michael Stewart is an old friend of
Pastor Ken's. He was pastor's brother's
best friend and then in 1984 pastor got
the privilege of praying for Michael to
be saved and filled with the Holy
Spirit. He's always been there for us as
a friend and a helps minister. Michael
leads worship, is on our board of
directors, helps with church
maintenance, sings special music and
comes with the joy of the Lord and
stability that only the Word can bring. E-Mail: Michael or Bethany
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Rich
Blankenship
Rich is a phenominal musician,
songwriter and worship leader.
Rich is very sensitive to the Holy
Spirit in his worship leading and we all
love him with all our hearts. He
and his beautiful wife Lisa live in
Mounds, Illinois but come all the way
over here to minister to us! What
a blessing! Check out Rich's CDs
on our PRODUCTS PAGE. He has
written dozens of songs for the Lord! E-Mail: Rich Blankenship
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Daniel and
Brittney Strong
Youth Coordinators/Youth Worship
Directors
Daniel Strong returns to Father's Arms
after three years at Rhema Bible
Training Center graduating from their
School of Worship. He comes with
several years of ministry experience in
Tulsa as well as prior ministry here
with the Worship Group Barefoot!
Daniel comes with a heart of serving and
teamwork! He plays four instruments,
writes music and sings. While
currently coordinating the youth, on
Wednesday Nights at 7:00 he take our
youth "the dive" to Scott City
First Assembly of God where he's also
helps with the Youth Worship Team. He
also Helps Michael and Rich Blankenship
with the direction of the adult Praise
and Worship.
Brittney, his wife since the Summer of
2007 is also a wonderful musician
playing the drums, keyboard and bass
guitar. After being an assistant youth
pastor with Daniel in Tulsa, she's
helping again with the youth here in
Missouri as well as her ministry with
the music teams at church. E-Mail: Daniel or Brittney
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Mary Rogers
Treasurer / Coordinator
Mary Rogers has been in our lives since
the early 80's. Both a friend and
comrade, she works so hard as our
treasurer and has for almost 12
years. She coordinates funeral
meals, and is always thoughtful when it
comes to special occasions. Mary is an
encouragement to everyone she
meets. We wouldn't trade her for a
million dollars! Mary's husband Dale
should get an award for sharing her with
the church the way that he does. E-Mail: Mary Rogers
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Ron
McKinley
Associate Pastor
Teacher, Evangelist, Itinerant
Pastor Ron has been a blessing to our
church since we started in 1994.
He has worked with us more in recent
years when he is not traveling, filling
pulpits for other pastors, and
ministering elsewhere.
Ron is a 1976 Graduate of Rhema Bible
Training Center (Kenneth Hagin
Ministries) and is a wonderful teacher
of the word expounding the hidden
mysteries of the logos. Ron
blesses us frequently with his teaching
ministry and helps with visitation of
the sick and elderly. He is an excellent
teacher of the word and prayer warrior. E-Mail: Pastor Ron
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW RON'S ENTIRE RESUME IN WORD DOC FORMAT
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