Pastors and Staff

  • Preschool Director
  • Denise Kennedy
{staff_title} Denise Kennedy

Denise is the Preschool Director and Teacher of our weekday preschool program, Maranatha Christian Preschool Academy of Learning.  She and her husband Kelby have been married since 1989 and have two children, Chase and Lillian.  She and her family have attended Maranatha since the spring of 2004.  Denise received her education at West Virginia State College and has over 20 years experience teaching children in the areas of children’s ministry and Christian preschool.  She has a strong desire to give children a firm Bible based educational foundation and to see them develop a love of learning early in their lives.

Our Vision Statement

To connect people to Jesus and the MFC; To launch people into the ministry God’s called them to; To equip believers with the tools necessary to grow; For each believer to impact their city, county, state and the world with Jesus; And to celebrate Christ in every area of life.

Our Purpose Statement

To present the Good News in a contemporary, creative, credible, and caring way, in an environment of worship that nurtures faith in Christ, growth in believers, and a community that serves.

Our Mission Statement

To love and impact the Kanawha Valley and the Tri-State area with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.