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Meet the Pastor
 Pastor Kenneth W. Hagin, senior pastor of RHEMA Bible Church since its inception in October 1985, has been in ministry nearly 50 years. On Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, he often shares his personal motto, “I cannot be defeated, and I will not quit” and tries to impart that attitude into his congregation. Pastor Hagin wants members of his church to be successful in every area of life—spiritually, physically, emotionally, and financially.
His messages, frequently laced with Texas colloquialisms, range from practical teaching to inspirational preaching. He often ministers with a strong healing anointing, and his ministry helps lead believers into a deeper relationship with their Heavenly Father.
Kenneth W. Hagin's array of responsibilities also includes International Director of RHEMA Ministerial Association International. With his wife, Lynette, he co-hosts Rhema for Today, a weekday radio program broadcast throughout the United States, and RHEMA Praise, a weekly television broadcast. They also conduct Crusade meetings, spreading the message of faith and healing around the world.
Meet the Staff
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Rev. Bill Ray, Associate Minister
Ask Rev. Bill Ray what his passion is as a minister and he’ll tell you, “I love to help people.” And with a focus on faith, success, victory, and marriage, he’s doing just that. A graduate of Rutgers University and a 1990 RHEMA Bible Training Center graduate, Bill has been in the ministry since 1982. He is a charter member of RHEMA Bible Church and has been on staff since February 2002. As an associate minister, Bill oversees a number of areas including the church office, Hospital Care Team, premarital guidance program, hospital visitation, Altar Care, ushers, and We-Care. He also teaches at RHEMA Bible Training Center and currently serves as the president of the Broken Arrow Ministerial Alliance. In his free time, you’re likely to find Bill on the golf course or playing his guitar. He also loves to take Caribbean cruises with his wife of 25 years, Lorena, and their children, Stephen and JP.
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Rev. Rick Fern, Associate Minister
After 29 years in the ministry, it’s easy for Rev. Rick Fern to describe what his passions are as a minister: healing, faith, and the love of God. His desire is for believers to grow up spiritually and understand the authority and power that belongs to them in Christ. Born again in college, Rick has served as an associate pastor, senior pastor, itinerant minister, missionary, and a member of RHEMA’s crusade team. He attended the University of Nebraska and the University of Hawaii before graduating from RHEMA Bible Training Center in 1985. A charter member of RHEMA Bible Church, Rick joined the associate minister staff in 2005. As an associate, his responsibilities include the LINK teams, nursing home teams, evangelism, discovery groups, and greeters. During the school year, he is also an instructor at RBTC. He and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988 and have two children: Brooke and Summer. When he’s not ministering, you can find Rick weight training, playing golf, and participating in any number of outdoor events. He also loves having dinner with his wife and spending time with his two girls.
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Rev. Tad Gregurich, Associate Minister
With over 25 years of experience in supportive ministry and overseas short-term missions work, Rev. Tad Gregurich is determined to help believers fulfill their divine purpose as they learn to operate in faith and be led by the Spirit. Tad attended Illinois College, playing both basketball and golf, and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Theology at Faith Theological Seminary and Christian College. After graduating from RHEMA Bible Training Center in 1984, he served as a senior associate pastor, praise and worship leader, and youth pastor under two RHEMA alumni. In 2001 he became a staff minister in the RHEMA Alumni office and an instructor at RBTC. He was appointed dean of RHEMA Bible Training Center in 2008 and also became an associate minister at RHEMA Bible Church. Whenever he gets a chance, Tad loves to golf, eat steak, and sleep! He has been married to his wife, Amanda, since 1988, and they have two children: Emily and Tanner.
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Rev. Jay Hoskins, Associate Minister
Rev. Jay Hoskins is passionate about revival. Throughout 15 years of ministry, his desire has always been to create a hunger for the Word and prayer within people. A 1993 RHEMA Bible Training Center graduate, Jay has served in a variety of supportive roles such as youth minister, itinerant minister, and singles minister. In 2006 he joined the staff of RHEMA Bible Church as an associate minister. Jay currently oversees the Connection Center for first time visitors, new membership, the traffic team, and the prison ministry. He also serves as an instructor at RHEMA Bible Training Center. For fun, Jay loves taking beach vacations with his wife, Tammy, whom he married in 1998, and their three children: Jordan, Hunter, and Kassidy. He also enjoys golfing with his fellow associates—even in the rain.
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Rev. Denise (Hagin) Burns, Children’s Minister
Rev. Denise Burns is no stranger to the ministry. The Texas-born daughter of Kenneth W. and Lynette Hagin, Denise has long had a desire to see kids have a real relationship with God. “I want children to know that Jesus is their best friend and that He will always be there for them. I want them to build a strong foundation in God.” On staff since 1993, Denise has served as nursery and preschool director and is currently the children’s minister—overseeing the nursery, preschool, and elementary children. She also oversees the RHEMA Child Development Center daycare program and is an instructor at RHEMA Bible Training Center. Denise holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Oklahoma State University and is a 1998 RBTC graduate. From 2006 to 2008, she and her husband, Don, pastored a church in Round Rock, Texas. Denise and Don were married in 1999 and have two sons: Trevor and Wesley. Denise loves watching her favorite sports team—the Oklahoma State Cowboys—with her family and playing board games.
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Brent Bailey Senior High Youth Minister
For Rev. Brent Bailey, there’s nothing better than the Kentucky Wildcats, peanut butter milkshakes, and working with teenagers. Youth ministry for Brent is about seeing teens have their own relationship with God. Seventeen years strong in the ministry, Brent has served in television and radio production, drama ministry, and as an outreach coordinator. In 2001 he came on staff at RHEMA Bible Church as senior high youth minister. He currently works with the AXIS® high school youth, the Synergy singles, and is an instructor at RHEMA Bible Training Center. He also oversees youth camps and retreats and Summer Blitz. Brent holds a theology degree from Faith Theological Seminary and is a 1993 RBTC graduate. He and his wife, Jodi, were married in 1999 and have one son: Preston. Brent loves softball, basketball, bowling, traveling, and steak—oscar style!
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Keith Nachbor, Junior High Youth Minister
Rev. Keith Nachbor always knew that he was called to youth ministry. And as a minister, his focus is on helping youth develop their own relationship with Christ. “I want them to know and understand that they can make a difference and that they have what it takes to make that difference.” Keith is a 1996 RHEMA Bible Training Center graduate and also completed the culinary arts program at Hennipen Technical College. He joined the RHEMA Bible Church staff as junior high youth minister in 1996 and has been in that position ever since. He currently oversees the AXIS® junior high youth, junior high School of the Bible, Synergy singles, youth camps and retreats, and Summer Blitz. He is also an RBTC instructor. While Keith believes that everything he does is “special,” he particularly enjoys cutting down trees with his chainsaw (he is from Minnesota), and watching his favorite sports teams—the Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Twins. He has been married to his wife, Jodi, since 1990, and they have two children: Savannah and Sam.
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