50 Years Ordained Ministry
Kenneth G. Moren
Licensed 1972 l Ordained 1974
Kenneth (Ken) was born in Merced. He met Brenda as a sophomore at Vallejo High School. They married in 1966 while Ken was in the Marine Corps. On March 8, 1968, Ken was stationed in Korea. They came under heavy attack. An artillery round landed 15 feet from Ken. When it didn’t explode, Ken considered the “What ifs”. He retrieved a Gideon New Testament and prayed for salvation. After discharge, Ken enrolled and graduated from Bethany Bible College. Later, he earned an MA and MDiv from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary and a D.Min from Gateway Seminary. Ken served as Assistant Pastor at Calvary AG in Milpitas (1973-1974), spent a year as an Evangelist, and was the Senior Pastor of Empire AG (1976-1979). In 1980, Ken and Brenda served in Indonesia for three years as Assemblies of God World Missionaries. In 1989, Ken was elected the Senior Pastor of Patterson 1st Assembly of God (Family Christian Center), and he pastored this multi-cultural / multi-ethnic body for 33 years! Ken served the South San Joaquin Section as the Christian Education Representative and on the Sectional Leadership Committee for 23 years! He also served on the NCN District Council Roster Committee and Tellers Committee. Ken is most proud of his family: Brenda, their two sons, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Paul E. Wilson
Certified 1971 | Licensed 1972 l Ordained 1975
Paul was born in OK and raised in Oakland, CA. Paul has attended church since childhood. He accepted Christ as his Savior in the Children’s Church. Paul and his beautiful bride, Maxine, married in 1960. Paul and Maxine volunteered at their church, teaching, leading worship, and helping wherever needed. This grew into a full-time ministry. Paul completed his studies through Berean. Paul and Maxine served in Bell Gardens, So CA, Phoenix, AZ, Portland, and Gresham, OR, before transferring to the NCN District in 1977. Here, Paul pastored Valley Assembly of God (Redwood Christian Center) in Felton (1977-1980), Florin Assembly of God in Sacramento (1980-1992), and Peninsula Christian Center in Pacific Grove (1992-2005). Under Paul’s leadership, Peninsula Christian Center remodeled its facility with cash, launched Men’s Ministries, Women’s Ministries, Kids Church, and the Pre-School became profitable. Paul retired in 2005 but continued to serve as interim Pastor to churches in need. Paul was successful at getting these churches stabilized and moving forward. Paul also served on several District Committees and the Sectional Leadership Committee. Maxine was by Paul’s side for 50 years before she passed away in 2010. Paul found love again and married Ginny in 2014. He is blessed with an “over-the-top amazing life!” Paul’s two children, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren would agree.