Our Leaders
Founder & Senior Pastor
Tyrone Bennett
Pastor Bennett accepted the call to ministry in 1994 and received his original ministerial ordination under Faith Fellowship Ministries Full Gospel, Inc. As the call necessitated and following his retirement after 20 years of service in the military, he initially served as a Deacon followed by 15 years of service as an Associate Minister at Columbia Community Church - Columbia, MD, under the leadership of Pastor Reginald Elliott. Thereafter he received a subsequent ministerial ordination by the hand of Apostle Ron Carpenter Jr., Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International (RMFI).
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In 2016, Pastor Ty was installed as Senior Pastor of Ekklesia Community Ministries by Apostolic Declaration, Confirmation and continues to operate under the covering of his Apostolic Father, Bishop Daniel J. Richardson, General Secretary/Treasurer, Covenant Fellowship Alliance (CFA) and Senior Pastor of Eagles’ Nest Cathedral International, Huntsville, AL.
Acknowledging the apostolic and prophetic mandate for his life and joined by his wife of 30+ years, Pastor Bennett and Lady Shirelle founded Kingdom Faith Ministries, Inc. in March of 2019. Pastor Bennett is a proven and faithful “Leader of Leaders,” apostolic visionary, and devoted shepherd of the flock! His ability to inspire and impart revelatory truths has changed the lives of countless believers for more than thirty years! He is a Graduate of the University of Phoenix and University of Maryland University College with a degree in Information Technology & holds a graduate level Professional Certification in Telecommunications Management. He is a devoted husband, father of two adult, God-purposed children, Tijah Alyssa and Mekael Elijah, and the very proud grandfather of Master Nolan Eden Bennett.
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Executive Pastor
Lady Shirelle Bennett
Lady Shirelle is co-founder of KFM and oversees the business operations of the ministry and training and development! Lady Shirelle began her journey in Christ in 1982, and over the course of many years, she has served faithfully in the local church in a variety of lay service and leadership roles. She is a gifted teacher, administrator, and prophetic voice in the Body of Christ! Shirelle is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Geography & Urban Planning, is certified as an MBTI Level I & II Practitioner, along with other professional certifications in Training and Development. Vocationally, Lady Shirelle has spent more than twenty-eight years working with communities and local governments, developing and administering social programs and training non-profit organizations that provide sustainable solutions to eradicate poverty. As an entrepreneur and President of a minority, women-owned business, she remains passionate in her pursuit of helping individuals realize the possibility of living life from a position of POWER rather than poverty! She has been uniquely graced by God in this time, to be a BUILDER of people and their purpose!
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She is the devoted wife of Pastor Ty and proud mom of their two two adult children, Tijah Alyssa and Mekael Elijah, who serve with distinction in the US military. Not to be omitted is the joy of her heart and grandson, Master Nolan Eden Bennett.
