Father's Arms Fellowship

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 here at the church. Their son Daniel just completed his 3rd year at Rhema Bible Training Center from the "School of Worship" and plans to move home to Scott City with his new wife Brittney. They plan to help with music and youth and continue their education at SEMO as the Lord leads.

Strong Extended Family Pics click HERE!

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 one of the leaders of the Men’s Fellowship Ministries and is the head soundman at the church. Gary is working toward his master's degree in social work at Southeast Missouri State University.

His long term desire is to become a Licensed Counselor in order to help the Body of Christ on a professional level.

Bethany Brant
Youth Pastor

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

Helps Ministries

Cheryl Bratton

Children's Teacher

Cheryl Bratton is a young lady who has truly given her life to the Lord. Shortly after we started the church in 1994 Cheryl got saved at Father's Arms. She has always been a loyal, faithful member, while serving the Lord as a children's church teacher, puppet master, and helps ministry. Every pastor wishes for a church full of faithfulness such as Cheryl exudes.

Vicki Brant
Helps Ministry

Vicki Brant has served Jesus at Father's Arms Church since 1997. She helps pastor Nancy with coordinating of women's meetings, couples Valentine's parties , church bazaars to help the needy and general decorating. Vicki carries the presence and energy of the Holy Spirit in her service and prayers!

Alda Jean & Jesse Bratton
Helps Ministry

Alda Jean and Jesse Bratton have been with us since just after the church started. These are the "through thick and thin" kind of friends everyone wants. Jean has served in helps ministry with children's church, funeral dinners and social coordinating. Jesse has helped the church with maintenance and electric work and they both help wherever they are asked.

Mike & Carol Stewart
Helps Ministry

Mike and Carol Stewart have served the church in so many ways since Day One. Carol has been the assistant treasurer, a church trustee on the board, helped clean the church, as well as just "being there" when the times were tough. Mike has volunteered many hours in construction, repair and maintenance of the church. They are both mighty prayer warriors.

Melissa Kurgas
Helps Ministry

Melissa Kurgas comes to us as a long time friend. Nancy and I were actually her children's pastor in 1982 in Fredericktown. Melissa comes to us with a great servant's heart! She writes dramas, helps with children's ministry, cleans the church, is a projection operator and any other way she can help. In the dictionary under "helps ministry" is Melissa's picture!

Mary Rogers

Helps Ministry

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. I would not trade her for a million dollars.

Michael Stewart
Helps Ministry

Michael Stewart is a very old friend. He was my brother's best friend first and then in 1984 I 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 helps with church maintenance, worship leading, special music and comes with the joy of the Lord and stability that only the Word can bring. Michael is also in charge of our morning Continental Breakfast and is a true servant!

Terri Hazel
Helps Ministry

Terri Hazel helps our ministry as a harmony vocalist and as a keyboard player. Terri's energy and encouragement even in the face of trials is an example. A prayer warrior and a wonderful cheering section for her pastor. What a girl!

Barb Young
Helps Ministry

Barb is a wonderful photographer. Her faithfulness to Jesus, her church and her ministry is one of encouragement and stability. Barb also serves as a door greeter. Without her servant's heart and expertise this website would not be what it is! Thank you!!

Lillian Little
Intercessor

Lillian Little is our first and oldest member. She is a true Intercessor, prayer warrior, dressed in full armor.

When we first came to start the church in 1994 Miss Lilly told us "I've been praying and I have it written in my prayer journal. I knew you'd come back and start a church......you're two years behind schedule.....but you're here". I truly believe this woman's prayers brought us here and have helped us carry on in God's glory.

David and Robbie Brant

Helps Ministry

David and Robbie Brant are deeply rooted in the Word of God. Their MINISTRY OF INTERCESSION is appreciated as they answer all our website prayer requests and daily prayers and have organized our prayer requests for years. Robbie is also a wonderful backup harmony vocalist and serves on our Praise Team.

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