Father's Arms Fellowship

Staff

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

	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

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. When here schedule permits she works with drama and with Michael do some young couple's evens! 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

	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

Daniel and Brittney Strong 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. 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 helps the ministry here as needed and is now raising a beautiful new baby girl, Eliana Faith! E-Mail: Daniel or Brittney

	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

Ron McKinley 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 with his teaching ministry and helps with visitation of the sick and elderly. He is an excellent teacher of the word and prayer warrior. Ron is currently open to pastoring, ministering the word, or filling in for local churches. He resume' is below!

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