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Senior Pastor Ken Stroup
Pastor Stroup was called into
ministry as an evangelist in 1974. He received his Exhorter credentials in 1977, Ordination in 1978 and became
an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God in 1985. He served as a full-time
evangelist on the state program in Alabama for 31 years. He has served multiple
terms on the Alabama State Council and Alabama State Evangelism Board. Pastor
Stroup has ministered extensively all over the United States as well as many
countries abroad. He has been very involved in mission work over the past
several years. Pastor Stroup's greatest desire is to show God's love to a lost
world. He believes that he has been called to help equip and empower the
Alabaster Church of God to be all that God calls the church to be through our
service to Him.
Pastor Stroup's wife Freda joins
him in ministry. They have two children, Alex and Alicia.
Ephesians 4:11-16
Minister of Music Jim Coker
Jim Coker has served
as Minister of Music in the Church of God since the early 70's. His ministry
began at the Harvey/Millbrook Church of God in Fresno, California. He later
moved to Life Cathedral Church and served there for 26 years. While ministering
at Life Cathedral he also served as Chairman on the State of California Music
committee for over twenty years. Jim and his wife Jackie moved to Alabaster
in 1997 and from then until the present have served as Minister of Music at the
Alabaster Church of God.
Jim has the amazing
ability to develop talent and get the absolute most out of his musicians and
singers. Not only has God blessed him with exceptional talent and musical
ability, but also a heart of worship and a hunger to be in the presence of
Almighty God. Jim's desire is to continue to develop a vibrant anointed music
program at the Alabaster Church of God. He believes that through effective
leadership, training, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, you can enter into
HIS presence.
I WILL
sing of mercy and judgment :unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.....
Psalms 101:1
Youth Pastor Mack Farley
Pastor Mack was born in July of 1971 in Birmingham, Alabama. He has
been married to his wife, Christi since July of 1993. They have 3
children: Brianna, 13, Bethany, 10, and Kennedy 3.
He was called to preach at the age of 16 and has been a licensed
minister since 1994. He obtained his ordination as a Bishop in
March 2010. He ministered in Mississippi and North Carolina
before returning home to Alabama in July 2010. He has served in the
Church of God as a Youth Pastor for 2 years, Assoc Pastor for 7
years, and as a Pastor for 4 years.
He and his family feel blessed to be serving at Alabaster. Pastor
Mack looks forward to sharing his passion for the word of God with
the youth and seeing the life changing power of the gospel transform
the lives of this generation. His goal is to see the youth of
Alabaster live out the truth of his favorite quote - "We must preach
the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." -St.
Frances of Assisi
Children's Pastor Barbara Snyder
I started attending ACOG over six years ago and accepted the position as Children’s Pastor in June
of 2006. My wonderful husband John and our two daughters Olivia and Victoria are
tremendous blessings to me and they always support in the planning of and/or
preparation for children’s events. We are truly blessed at ACOG to work with
such a great group of kids. They are striving to fulfill our three step mission
for children’s ministry: Know, Grow, & Go. We want our children to know God in
His fullness, to grow in His Word, and to fulfill the Great Commission by going
into the world and teaching the lost about God’s amazing love and forgiveness.
I am so blessed to serve in a church where all age groups believe in and support
children’s ministry work. There are numerous parents, teachers, and volunteers
who deserve credit for assisting with the planning and implementation of
lessons, activities, and children’s programs at ACOG. Whether we have fifteen or forty,
our goal is to minister to the children in a way that will foster a desire in
them to learn more about our precious Lord and His plan for their lives.
Treasurer Justin
S. Adams
Justin S. Adams is treasurer of the Alabaster Church of
God. He joined the church the day it was organized, July 25, 1971. He has
served the church in various positions over the years as Sunday School
Superintendent, Church and Pastor’s Council, Christian Education Board, Sunday
School teacher and Family Training Hour teacher. He has served as Treasurer
since 1982.
Justin is currently serving on the Board of
Directors of Sav-A-Life, Shelby, Inc., a crisis pregnancy counseling
organization. Justin is a registered professional engineer and the owner of
Prime Engineering Innovation, Inc.
His wife of 34 years, the former Denise Bradberry,
serves the Alabaster Church of God with him as bookkeeper. They have two sons
and 4 grandchildren with one on the way.
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