The Journey of Faith and Service

At 3 years old, Kevin saw his first angel. His siblings confirmed that he played his first musical songs on the piano at the age of 3 years old. At the age of 5 years old, the Spirit of the Lord spoke to Kevin’s heart and told Kevin that he would do something great in this world. When Kevin was 9 years old, he went to live with his dad. Kevin’s stepmother recognized that he had a gift of playing the piano and at 10 years old, he began playing piano for the children’s choir. Kevin continued to serve in that capacity until the age of 18 years old. On July 7, 1974, at the of 19, Kevin married Cynthia. In 1976, at the age of 22, he returned to the church with his wife; they both received salvation and were filled with the Holy Spirit. In 1980, Kevin accepted his call to ministry and in1983, he was ordained to the ministry.
Kevin’s first ministry calling was to the streets of the Los Angeles Skid Row district, ministering to the lost and homeless of the streets in Los Angeles, California. There, he hosted and conducted services at Church on Wheels every Monday evening for two and a half years, ministering in song; once the building had filled up with the homeless, Kevin would minister the Word of God, offer salvation, lay hands on and pray for the sick.
From there, Kevin served as music director for the Ablaze Ministries; this ministry focused totally on the prophetic move of God, demonstrating miracles, signs and wonders. In 1989, Kevin received an ordination and license to ministry through Ablaze Ministries (Pastor and founder Joe and Dr. Jean Perez.) Kevin served there in training for two and half years and was awarded “The Encouragement Award” for services.
During this time, Kevin was a member of Crenshaw Christian Center, Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. In the early 1990’s, Kevin began serving as one of the worship leaders on Sunday mornings and for Tuesday night bible studies. In 1991, he was asked to travel with the Ever Increasing Faith Crusade Team, which traveled nationwide, hosting crusades in venues such as New Jersey Meadowlands and New York’s Madison Square Garden.
In January 1992, Kevin was given the green light to produce the first ever concert at Crenshaw Christian Center, “Live At The Faith Dome, The Night Of Jubilee.” 9,600 people were in attendance, $43k was raised for the Frederick K.C.Price III School and people received salvation.

Kevin coordinated and produced concerts for the Helpers For The Homeless and Hungry Thanksgiving event from1986-1995; these outreach events were held in a public park, serving food, distributing clothing and ministering live music along with inspirational words of faith and salvation to all who attended the events. The concerts featured local artists ministering in song and rap as HHH served the people of the community.
Kevin was awarded the “Music Ministry Award” in 1992 and in 1993 he was awarded the “Pinnacle Award of Achievement.”
Additionally, in 1993, Kevin was a co-producer on a children’s video by Angel’s Bridge, called “The Power Of Joy.” For this project, through Trinity Broadcast Network, Kevin received an “Angel Award” from the 16th International Awards, for excellence in media.

Kevin also served from 1992-1999 as worship leader for Fellowship West, which hosted a weekly bible study for christians in the entertainment industry, every Thursday evening at the homes of Smokey Robinson, Earth, Wind and Fire’s Philip Bailey, Florence LaRue of the Fifth Dimension and many others. Kevin also served as worship leader for the quarterly luncheon held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where special guests included Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Tommy Davidson, the late Andrae and Sandra Crouch and so many more. Fellowship West also hosted an annual retreat called Dayspring. In 1995, Kevin was awarded the “Jonathan Award” for unselfish love and commitment, from former Motown Records producer, Frank E. Wilson, president.

Also in1995, Kevin was recruited to move to St. Louis, Missouri by St. Louis Christian Center; His job there was to coordinate and build the music and audio departments.
Over the next 16 year tenure, the music department expanded to 98 volunteers, which included a choir, 7 praise teams and a full band.
The audio department grew to a 5 women, 7 men team.
In 2008, Kevin was awarded the “Fruit Of The Spirit Award” and in 2010, he was awarded for 15 years of service. God directed Kevin to resign from that position in 2012.

In 2013, Kevin became a member of Faith Church St. Louis. From 2013-2021, he was employed by Faith Church St. Louis. He served in many capacities over eight years, including as (FOH) front of house audio engineer, music director, livestream audio engineer trainer and recruiter. Kevin also produced the weekly podcast along with radio commercials. He and volunteers transported and distributed supplies to multiple Faith Church campuses in St. Louis. Kevin was asked to serve as Care Pastor; he received a certificate of ordination on May 2, 2013. Kevin taught Bible Studies, performed weddings and memorial services. He also made hospital visitations. During his time as Care Pastor, over 600 people received salvation at the memorial services which he conducted.
Pastor Nicole asked Kevin to create a choir for Faith Church and in 2014, Kevin founded and directed Faith Church Choir; the choir grew to 52 members, serving multiple Faith Church campuses. God directed Kevin to resign from that position in 2021.

In 2021, Kevin accepted a position as Creative Arts Pastor for The Spirit of the Lord Family Church and was also licensed as a minister there in March, 2021. He served from 2021 to 2023, when God directed Kevin to resign from that position.

In 2023, Kevin was directed to create an online ministry called The Daily Word With Pastor KBN. Over the last 2 years, he has published one lesson a day, Monday through Friday, for over 161 weeks straight via Text and Telegram chats, reaching people internationally.

Kevin was honored for his 50 years of service when he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall Of Fame in September, 2024.
After 50 years of serving in other men’s ministries nationwide, Pastor Kevin and Cynthia launched The KCI Kingdom Ministries with their first official service at the Airport Hilton Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri on February 23, 2025.

On March 7, 2025, Kevin launched his podcast “The Daily Word With Pastor KBN.”

Luke 16:12
And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own? “God has called them to their own.”