Pastor Information

Rev. Peter and Belinda Kenny

Rev. Kenny was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of twelve and answered God’s call to preach in 1985. He was ordained to ministry in 1995 at St. John Baptist Church in Alcoa, Tennessee. Before entering pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church, Rev. Kenny served for many years as an associate minister, sharing pulpit responsibilities, leading a bus ministry, and serving as a volunteer chaplain at Morgan County Correctional Facility. He is a graduate of Lee University and has completed additional coursework toward a Master of Divinity degree at Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. Rev. Kenny has served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church for the past ten years. His ministry is centered on helping believers discover their God-given purpose and faithfully use their gifts in service to Christ.

Belinda was born in Springfield, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Marshall University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from Tusculum University. She is also a graduate of Rhema Correspondence Bible School and Leadership Blount. Belinda retired after a distinguished 32-year career as Director of Corporate Sales and Events at Maryville College and now enjoys a ‘retirement job’ serving as a Deputy Assistant with Signal Centers in Chattanooga. Belinda has faithfully served Christ since accepting Him as her Savior at the age of twelve. Throughout the years, she has served the church in many roles, including Sunday school teacher, choir member and director, worship leader, usher, event coordinator, secretary, and wherever else she was needed. She currently serves as a certified lay speaker. In 2025, Belinda answered God’s call to ministry and plans to attend Local Pastor Licensing School in August 2026. Her ministry passions include administration, praise and worship, and teaching God’s Word.

Peter and Belinda have been married for 38 years and are blessed with three sons—David, Pete Jr., and Ben—a daughter-in-law, Ede, and a cherished granddaughter, Phoebe Jaymes.