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Pastor Ken McGarvey, born in Dearborn, Michigan, attended Fordson High School, Taylor University and Grace Theological Seminary. Served in Christian ministry (Youth for Christ director, pastor, minister of youth, minister of music,) teacher, Detroit Tigers fan, singer, church designer, technology enthusiast, father of four children, ten grandchildren and growing count of great-grandchildren, etc.
(Martha) Joy McGarvey, born in Dayton, Ohio, attended Milton-Union High School and Taylor University. Served in several churches (women’s leader, children’s teacher, Sunday school superintendent, VBS director, pianist, organist, soloist), piano teacher, supporter of pastor husband, mother of four children, ten grandchildren and growing count of great-grandchildren, etc.
Now retired from full time ministry and living in Tellico Village, Loudon, Tennessee, the McGarveys have been married for over 60 years (since 1956), and are very active in their church and community. They served the Lord in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before retiring.
| More or less random thoughts from Pastor Ken’s off-the-beaten-path meanderings. View Pastor Ken’s Blog |
| Notes from Sunday school class Pastor Ken has been teaching since August 2017 on “Difficult Bible Questions.” Difficult Bible Questions |
What Does the Bible Say about Women in Christian Leadership?by Rev. Ken McGarvey Today many theological seminaries have more female students than male. Some denominations have had women as pastors and denominational leaders for Read more…
It wasn’t this past 12 months, but it was a span of about 14 months, from the beginning of August, 2020 until the end of September, 2021. It’s in the rear view mirror Read more…
Why did the followers of Jesus, who after 280 years of persecution, when they had finally received recognition, upend the attitudes of Jesus and the teachings of the New Testament for the next Read more…
What is a Christian? Is it someone who checks the “Christian” box on the census form? Is it someone who celebrates Christmas and Easter, rather than Passover or Ramadan? Is it someone born Read more…