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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Look
at the youth myspace
website
at...
http://www.myspace.com/fafthedive
and Bethany's myspace website
at...
http://www.myspace.com/beffers46
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Daniel and
Brittney Strong
Youth
Pastors/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 leading the youth, he's
also in charge of our
Youth Worship Team and helps Michael 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
lead again with the youth here in Missouri as well
as her ministry with the music
teams.
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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.
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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.
View his full resume
here.
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