Home   ||   Ministries   ||   Information   ||   Contact
Meet Our Staff
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.

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.
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.

Look at the youth myspace website at... http://www.myspace.com/fafthedive
and Bethany's myspace website at... http://www.myspace.com/beffers46

 
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.

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.

 

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.