Meet the Pastor
Senior Pastor Ken Arrington
Pastor Ken received his formal education from E.C. Glass H.S. Lynchburg, VA and Ministerial Education from Southern Bible College, Houston, Texas. He has been in the ministry for over forty years and has served as a Pastor/Teacher, Evangelist, Camp Meeting speaker, District Christian Education Director, District Youth Director, and a National Youth Coordinator . He serves now as the Senior and Founding Pastor of Emmanuel Worship Center of Emporia, VA. Raised by Christian parents with a Pentecostal background; he is a very animated speaker and story teller and mixes humor in his sermons with a very fiery delivery! He has often been referred to as a walking concordance. He has over the years experienced and seen in the min
istry the power of the Holy Spirit as demonstrated in the book of Acts and according to Mark 16:15-20. One of his greatest gifts is recognizing the giftings and callings in others and mentoring them. Many of these are now pastors, missionaries, elders, worship leaders, and church leaders touching hearts and helping to change lives around the world. Ken's wife, Janet serves as Church Administrator, Director of the Ladies Ministry and is part of the EWCE Praise Team. She is a gifted writer, teacher, and counselor. She is used greatly in ministering to woman who has suffered from different types of abuse or neglect. She is currently developing a ministry in the community for both woman and children who have suffered from some type of abuse and neglect! Pastor Ken and Janet have four children, nine grandchildren, and have been adopted as grandparents by a number of other children!
istry the power of the Holy Spirit as demonstrated in the book of Acts and according to Mark 16:15-20. One of his greatest gifts is recognizing the giftings and callings in others and mentoring them. Many of these are now pastors, missionaries, elders, worship leaders, and church leaders touching hearts and helping to change lives around the world. Ken's wife, Janet serves as Church Administrator, Director of the Ladies Ministry and is part of the EWCE Praise Team. She is a gifted writer, teacher, and counselor. She is used greatly in ministering to woman who has suffered from different types of abuse or neglect. She is currently developing a ministry in the community for both woman and children who have suffered from some type of abuse and neglect! Pastor Ken and Janet have four children, nine grandchildren, and have been adopted as grandparents by a number of other children!
