I am a seasoned pastor and ministry leader with more than 30 years of experience in public speaking and private communication. I have served as a Senior Pastor, Transitional Interim Pastor, and church consultant, helping congregations grow spiritually and financially, launch new ministries, and reimagine their futures. I have an engaging and multi faceted voice that can be serious, humorous, and conversational, depending on the need. I am also a certified speaker, teacher, and coach through John Maxwell coaching.

Kenneth Todd Holt

I am a seasoned pastor and ministry leader with more than 30 years of experience in public speaking and private communication. I have served as a Senior Pastor, Transitional Interim Pastor, and church consultant, helping congregations grow spiritually and financially, launch new ministries, and reimagine their futures. I have an engaging and multi faceted voice that can be serious, humorous, and conversational, depending on the need. I am also a certified speaker, teacher, and coach through John Maxwell coaching.

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I am a seasoned pastor and ministry leader with more than 30 years of experience in public speaking and private communication. I have served as a Senior Pastor, Transitional Interim Pastor, and church consultant, helping congregations grow spiritually and financially, launch new ministries, and reimagine their futures.
I have an engaging and multi faceted voice that can be serious, humorous, and conversational, depending on the need.
I am also a certified speaker, teacher, and coach through John Maxwell coaching.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Transitional Interim Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church
January 1, 2024 - Present
Serving approximately 20 hours per week with responsibilities including preaching, pastoral care, and guidance to church leadership. Focused on evangelism, missions, and helping the church reimagine its future.
Transitional Interim Pastor (Part Time) at Cornerstone Baptist Church
August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Preached regularly, conducted Wednesday evening prayer services, provided pastoral ministry, and offered guidance to staff and lay leadership. Focused on maintaining mission focus and preparing for more effective ministry under the next pastor.
Transitional Interim Pastor (Part Time) at South Norfolk Baptist Church
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2018
Preached, conducted Wednesday evening prayer service, performed pastoral ministry, and guided staff and lay leadership. Helped keep the church mission-focused and prepared for transition to the next pastor.
Senior Pastor at Great Neck Baptist Church
January 1, 2000 - March 1, 2017
Led a multi-staff church with an average worship attendance of 180. Oversaw over 130 baptisms and directed evangelism and mission initiatives (FAITH, GROW, More to Life). Managed capital campaign for a new education/family life center, increased missions giving to 10% of budget, started Contemporary Worship Service (2012), and launched several ministries including UPWARD Basketball and MOPS.
Pastor at Crestwood Baptist Church
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2000
Pastor and church leader; radio Bible teacher; served as President of the Pastors’ Conference; led lay renewal initiatives and community outreach efforts.
Bible College Instructor at Faith Bible College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Part-time instructor teaching Hermeneutics, Public Speaking, and New Testament.
Radio Host at WHKT 1650 The Answer
May 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Hosted a weekly radio show about current events from a Christian perspective and recorded one-minute inspirational messages for the station.
Research Assistant at Dr. Calvin Miller
January 1, 1993 - Present
Research assistant for the publication of The Empowered Communicator and Empowered Leadership.

Education

Doctor of Ministry at Beeson School of Divinity at Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004
Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Individual Studies in Classics at University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Associate of Arts, Business Administration at Prince George’s Community College, Largo, Md.
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer and coach
January 1, 2014 - May 9, 2026
Certified in NAMB disaster relief training
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Transformational Church consultant training
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Transitional Pastor Training
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026
Alpha Pastor Training in Discipleship
January 11, 2030 - May 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet