stan kennedy is an ordained minister of the gospel, uniquely equipped for his two primary passions: ministering god's word and playing the guitar. during his 30 years of ministry he has become known for touching people through his music and then bringing an anointed "word in season" from god's word that speaks to situations in churches and individual lives.

his lifelong love for the guitar began at the age of 11 and his rapid development resulted in local appearances and even recording studio work while still in his mid-teens. later his talents as a guitarist and singer landed him a job with the gospel-singing lefevres of atlanta , ga where he met his lovely wife sharon, a singer in the group.

through the years stan's unusual versatility on the guitar has won him recognition in a wide variety of musical venues. doyle dykes, a world renowned guitarist writes, "stan kennedy is a fine guitarist and a long time friend. he has an elegance in arranging songs for the guitar, especially the hymns and worship songs. not only do i appreciate him as a musician, but i can sense the presence of the lord when he plays, and that's a gift few people have."

rev. albert sims, a prominent pastor in sumter, sc characterized the dual facets of stan's ministry by writing: "stan is one of those rare men of god who when you hear him sing and play guitar, you wonder why he would ever preach. then when you hear him preach, you wonder why he ever sings or plays his guitar."

stan's recognized sensitivity to a pastor and his pulpit is the product of his more than 20 years of experience as a senior pastor. in addition to his itinerant ministry and performing schedule, he now serves as associate pastor and oversees creative ministries at christian assembly church of florence, sc where he and his wife reside. they have three wonderful children and four precious grandchildren.