Pastor

Developing others to become the light of the world has been the focus of their lives for many years. Rev. McKay and Sis. Lori gets joy out of being a blessing to others and the fulfillment of being the instruments that God uses to touch the lives of people around the world. Their driving force is allowing God’s spirit to permeate their lives so that others may realize their own God given potential and access the favor of God for themselves.

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)

Through God’s grace, Rev. McKay and Sis Lori have been fortunate to achieve many things through ministry and secular platforms. Born to Jerry and Lillian McKay of Headland, AL and at the age of 19; God called Rev. McKay into ministry; and he ultimately accepted God’s call at the age of 22. Rev. McKay graduated with honors from Headland High School, Tuskegee University, and Amberton University respectively. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters Degree in Business Administration-Strategic Leadership. Rev. McKay has served and been mentored as an Associate Minister under Rev. Dr. Julius Scruggs and Rev. Dr. C.S. Pope in various Christian Education and Leadership capacities.  A published author with articles in the International Public Management Association-HR archives entitled, Training and Development: Transforming Potential into Practicality and The Importance of Developing the Next Generation of Leaders.

God’s Spirit is his guide, faithfulness and integrity is his focus, and making a difference in the lives of others is his mission.

Proverbs 31:10 (NIV) states, “A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more that rubies.”

God has prepared and developed Sis. Lori to be a woman of virtue, and one of noble character. At early ages of her life, God demonstrated his divine favor and purpose. Born to Charlie and Mary Hardy of Birmingham, AL. Sis. Lori discovered her love for music and performing arts at the age of 10. She excelled in musical excellence at the Alabama School of Fine Arts and continued her education at Alabama A and M University, where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Lori is employed with Farley Nuclear Plant where she is an engineer.  Sis. Lori has blessed many lives through her relentless efforts to do God’s will by making a difference in the lives of others. Through song, through service, and through support; Sis Lori has dedicated her life to worship and praise God both spiritually and practically.

Rev. McKay and Sis Lori are blessed by God with a son, Christian Hardy McKay; and are excited about the things that God is doing through the ministry of Jesus Christ. Their commitment to developing others to become the light of the world is the focus of their ministry and their service for Christ.