Ordained at Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ in 2005, Senior Pastor Kenneth H. King first joined Covenant Baptist UCC in the late 1980s, serving as the youth minister. Under the leadership of Pastors Dennis W. and Christine Y. Wiley, he served as the Senior Associate Minister, and in 1994, Covenant licensed the Rev. King to preach the Gospel. After being licensed, the Rev. King was appointed to serve as the Minister of Worship and Intercession at Covenant, a position that he held until he became New Hope Baptist United Church of Christ’s Senior Pastor and one of the founding members. He was responsible for participating in the planning of various worship experiences that recognized the liturgical seasons of the church and served on the music ministry leadership.

In addition to a Bachelor of Science from Virginia State University and a Master of Arts from Wesley Theological Seminary, Rev. King also holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Howard University. He was the Graduate School’s President while attending Howard University, and participated in groups that addressed social justice issues. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Religious Coalition for the Displaced People, and was a part of the National Association of Black Social Workers.

God has graced Rev. King with many gifts and talents. More than 10 years ago, he birthed Covenant’s first prayer and praise team. After leading the prayer and praise team, Rev King transitioned into the role of Worship leader for Covenant Baptist UCC. He was also an instructor and taught weekly during the Hour of Power at Covenant (a time that was set aside for biblical study on Sunday mornings). Under his leadership, the class increased in size from 5 members to an average class attendance of 35.

In December of 2010, Rev. King – received the privilege of call and ministerial standing in the United Church of Christ, where he desires to carry forth the tradition of diversity, inclusion and radical welcoming, supported by the UCC church.

The Rev. King is the son of Samuel Henry King, who resides in Hopewell, Virginia and Helen Marie King Trotter, who resides in Petersburg, VA. He has five brothers and one sister, all of whom reside in Virginia. As a commissioned missionary, preacher, accomplished vocalist and child of God, Rev. King is excited about what God is doing in his life. In Prince George’s County, at New Hope Baptist UCC, a church called to be a place where everyone is accepted at the great banquet table, he is excited about the chance to engage with people as their pastor.