Cleddie & Gaynell Keith
Senior Pastors
Having served in a wide range of ministries, Pastor Cleddie Keith shares from his experiences of life which makes him a relevant communicator to the hour in which we live. His world travels in conferences, crusades, and church planting was born out of a passion for souls that God gave him as a young convert in the early 60’s. Pastor Keith is a man who is consumed with a passion for revival. Under his leadership, several ministries have been birthed around the world.
Since 1994, weekly river meetings and conferences have touched thousands of hungry hearts throughout the United States. The meetings have attracted many from all over the world. He is widely known as a “Pastor to Pastors”. Many have entered discouraged but have left refreshed and renewed, returning to their home churches where, at many times, their own revivals start to breakout. Pastor Keith and his wife Gaynell serves as the Senior Pastors of Heritage Fellowship. Gaynell is a vital asset to the Women’s Ministries of the church.
Since 1994, weekly river meetings and conferences have touched thousands of hungry hearts throughout the United States. The meetings have attracted many from all over the world. He is widely known as a “Pastor to Pastors”. Many have entered discouraged but have left refreshed and renewed, returning to their home churches where, at many times, their own revivals start to breakout. Pastor Keith and his wife Gaynell serves as the Senior Pastors of Heritage Fellowship. Gaynell is a vital asset to the Women’s Ministries of the church.
Vernel & Donna Perry
Associate Pastors
Vernel & Donna Perry are the Associate Pastors of Heritage Fellowship. Vernel also serves as the business administrator of the church and is a full time certified public accountant. Being raised as a missionary to the Navajo people, Vernel has a passion to see the love of Jesus poured out among the nations and continues to preach all over the world. He and Donna have been an integral part of Heritage and the ministry of Pastor Cleddie Keith for over 45 years. They have three daughters Kayla, Megan and Bri.
Rene & Barb Rocha
Spanish Pastors
There are times when we ask ourselves: "Why do we do this? What drives us to tell all these people about the great love, mercy, and forgiveness of God?" The answer is simple; it is a response to the same love, mercy, and forgiveness we have received from God.
It is our desire to tell the Hispanics about God and to see people of every race and nationality fall in love with Jesus and be set free. Matthew 28:19 states: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." This ministry touches the heart of God by touching the hearts of the Hispanic people and serving them in practical ways.
It is our desire to tell the Hispanics about God and to see people of every race and nationality fall in love with Jesus and be set free. Matthew 28:19 states: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." This ministry touches the heart of God by touching the hearts of the Hispanic people and serving them in practical ways.
Edouard & Sophie Tende
French Pastors
Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Edouard Tende is a multi-talented professional with a diverse background and an unwavering commitment to serve others. Through his professional endeavors, community advocacy, and ministry, Edouard lives out his mission of faith, service, and excellence.
Euouard and his wife Sophia founded the French Church in 2017 to provide a place of worship for a growing French community in Boone County, Ky. The church has grown to a few hundred active members since its inception and focuses on building strong Christian families and serves the community through various programs such as food assistance and helping immigrants navigate social institutions and get established in the community. They believe in the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and emphasize faith, prayer, and leading and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Inspired by Joel 2:28, the church embraces the promise of God’s Spirit being poured out on all people: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."
Euouard and his wife Sophia founded the French Church in 2017 to provide a place of worship for a growing French community in Boone County, Ky. The church has grown to a few hundred active members since its inception and focuses on building strong Christian families and serves the community through various programs such as food assistance and helping immigrants navigate social institutions and get established in the community. They believe in the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and emphasize faith, prayer, and leading and gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Inspired by Joel 2:28, the church embraces the promise of God’s Spirit being poured out on all people: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions."
Andrew & Lauren Gilbert
Passion Youth Pastors
Andrew and Lauren Gilbert have been serving as Co-Youth Pastors since 2012. They have been married since 2010 and have three daughters, Blake, Carson and Austin.
Andrew and Lauren have a heart to see students encounter Jesus in a way that would alter the course of their life. Their goal is for the students to graduate from Youth with a love for God that guides their life and an identity that is deeply rooted in Christ.
Andrew and Lauren have a heart to see students encounter Jesus in a way that would alter the course of their life. Their goal is for the students to graduate from Youth with a love for God that guides their life and an identity that is deeply rooted in Christ.
Paul & Lauren Cooper
Worship Pastors
Passion Youth Pastors
Paul and Lauren Cooper have been apart of the Heritage family since 2006. They love fresh worship and seeing lives changed through passionate encounters with Jesus! They both enjoy songwriting, UK basketball, and pouring into the next generation. In January of 2018 the Coopers became a party of 3 with the addition of their sweet baby girl, Cotton Leigh.
At Passion Youth, we believe that all are called to live a lifestyle worthy of Christ’s sacrifice. By living a Christ-centered lifestyle, we know that His love will win many to Christ. This is the Kingdom life, a life that is not always easy but is always full of destiny." If you like to passionately pursue God, laugh, go on trips, hang out, and play games, we want to invite you to come join us at Rise!
At Passion Youth, we believe that all are called to live a lifestyle worthy of Christ’s sacrifice. By living a Christ-centered lifestyle, we know that His love will win many to Christ. This is the Kingdom life, a life that is not always easy but is always full of destiny." If you like to passionately pursue God, laugh, go on trips, hang out, and play games, we want to invite you to come join us at Rise!
Eryn Cummings
Children's Pastor
Eryn began attending Heritage Fellowship in 2012. During that time, she has fallen more in love with God and the church. She has been faithful to the church and God. She was serving in the children's ministry for more than two years before she became the Children's Pastor.