It took a lifetime for God to shape Kathy and her husband, Loren, for their eventual call to pastoral ministry. God used all the circumstances of their lives--the good times, the bad times, and all the in-between times—to transform their hearts, to refine their character, and to train them for what lay ahead as a pastoral couple. During the years of waiting, Kathy raised three sons, Lorenzo, Andrew, and Douglas. They are now grown and married to wonderful Christian women. Each one serves the Lord both in their chosen professions and in their churches. Four precious grandchildren add to their joy.
Kathy’s desire to pursue her pastoral call never waivered, but because of many personal and professional obstacles, it seemed like an impossible dream! Then, in God’s perfect timing, God miraculously opened the door for her attend Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (now Palmer Theological Seminary). No one was more surprised than Loren who was then working in the financial industry. Four years of seminary gave Loren time to adjust and to decide that he would retire early so that Kathy would be able to pursue her pastoral call.
Upon graduation, Kathy was called by Cross Road Baptist Church (formerly Mackey Memorial Baptist Church) in Bangor, PA. During her tenure at Cross Road, God brought healing to a small, struggling congregation, restored their hope for a future, and gave them a renewed vision for revival and mission. The now-growing church is reaching out in Bangor and making a difference in their community.
Before Kathy was ordained, she and Loren were both involved in almost every aspect of church life. At one time or another, Kathy has chaired the Boards of Deaconesses and Christian Education, and served as Church Clerk. She also volunteered in the nursery, cleaned the kitchen, developed children’s education programs, worked with youth, taught children and adults, counseled abused women, facilitated prayer groups, led retreats, coordinated a major evangelistic outreach event, and hosted healing services. During that time, she gained a vision for the significant role the local church plays in God’s Kingdom as well as the difficulties it faces in our modern culture.
Kathy’s lifelong ministry has been characterized by helping others discover how to experience God in a deep, personal way, how to hear God’s voice for themselves, and how to order their lives according to God’s ways and purposes. She believes that growing believers who are excited about their faith, who are equipped to share the gospel, and who are empowered to minister will be eager to share the good news about God’s kingdom and God will use them to make a difference!
