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Kenneth Falls
Pastor Kenneth B. Falls was born to Mable Falls and the late Silvo Falls in Bessemer City, North Carolina. His early education was through the Gaston County school system. After obtaining an Associate Degree from North Carolina Vocational Textile School, he was employed by Grover Industries, Grover, North Carolina for twenty four years. He retired as a Production Manager. While there he married Aurelia Smith Falls, and was called by God to preach the gospel. He followed the voice of God saying “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.“ 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV”. He then began his journey in ministry by furthering his education.
Pastor Falls has earned a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Theology from Emmanuel Theological Seminary, Charlotte Christian College and Seminary respectively and diplomas in Advanced Bible Studies and Pastoral Ministries from Shaw University School of Divinity. He has applied his education to advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a Pastor, faith leader and revivalist for thirty eight years.
Through his pastorates God has blessed his congregations with abundant growth of souls saved and regenerated, and witnessed tremendous individual growth in the followers of Christ. His travels have taken him to Israel where he was blessed to baptize believers in the river of Jordan. He presently serves on the Christian Healing and Prayer Center Board in Gastonia, North Carolina which prays for health, wellness and the healing of the soul of mankind. Before retiring from the pastorate, God spoke to Pastor Falls saying that his latter days would be greater than the past. Pastor Falls was clear that God had greater works for him to do. “The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts “Haggai 2:9 KJV”.
Aurelia Smith Falls
Aurelia Smith Falls was born in Bessemer City, North Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Bessemer City Councilman David Smith and Mattie N. Smith. Mrs. Falls matriculated the Gaston County School System during her early years.
She attended North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree.
Aurelia was employed by Duke Energy Corporation Charlotte, North Carolina for thirty years. Mrs. Falls worked in several areas in the Finance Department before retiring. She retired as a Senior
Shareholder Representative. She has served as a facilitator on personal development seminars, spoken on occasions for church Women’s Programs and presently serves on the Planning Board of the African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mill in Gastonia, North Carolina.
While serving with her husband in ministry, her love for people and skills with people have grown and she has accepted the call that God has on her life which is reaching and uplifting souls for Christ, spiritual coaching and guidance, mentor of women and youth and engaging intercessory Prayer partners. As she fulfills her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother her strengths have prepared her for this next chapter in her life to promote the Kingdom of God. Her favorite scripture is “ I can do all things through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13 NIV