TEMPLE OF FAITH
OUR PASTOR
Dr. Mark E. Kirkland
Dr. Kirkland is the founder, Senior Pastor, and Chief Executive of the rapidly growing Temple of Faith Apostolic Ministries Inc. located in the "Heart of Texas", in the city of Killeen which is the home of Fort Hood. He is also Co-founder with his beautiful wife Dr. Kathy of Faith Christian Academy.
The anointing of God on this visionary leader is truly evident in his life. It is one of inspiration, restoration, and healing, to the weary, lost, and broken-hearted all over the world.
His ministry has established multiple community help programs, such as "DARE-2-CARE" a community outreach partnership program focused on providing food, clothing, and job placement assistance to the community at large, and E.F.E.C LIFE a Non-Profit Community Development Organization.
Dr. Kirkland also established Honorable MENtion, a male youth mentorship program with a strong emphasis on responsibility, accountability, and self-discipline, Dr. Kirkland also Co-Founded the VIRTUE GIRLS a female youth mentorship program focused on developing young ladies into strong leaders through arts, education, technology, cultural literacy, civic engagement and leadership. His motto is
"People Don't Care How Much You Know, Until They Know How Much You Care!"
Our First Lady
Dr. Kathy A. Kirkland
Meeting Dr. Kathy Kirkland is like a breath of fresh air. She is a vastly experienced inspirational preacher, educator, and entrepreneur who holds an immense passion for guiding others to a better, and more prosperous life.
As “First Lady” of Temple of Faith, Dr. Kathy leads by example and routinely teaches thousands on a variety of topics that foster individual spiritual and natural growth.
She is a successful businesswoman, military/civilian family advocate, spiritual leader, motivator, and mentor, literally inspiring thousands of women, thousands of families, and countless strangers on a regular basis. If you are in a conversation with her you will hear her quoting one of her favorite scriptures for business success, Ecclesiastes 11:1 (GNT) Invest your money in foreign trade, and one of these days you will make a profit.
Kathy and Mark are blessed with five children, one daughter-in-law, one son-in-law and six grandchildren.