Larry Kershner received Jesus as his Savior on February 2, 1958 and was baptized in the Holy Spirit February 9, 1958. Kershner has served as senior pastor in three churches. These churches are Augusta Assembly of God Church in Augusta, IL., Living Word Ministries in East Alton, IL., and United House of Prayer in New Douglas, IL. He was also an associate pastor in two other churches. Kershner is married to Jenny Kershner. Kershner grew up in the Salvation Army and accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was eleven years old at a Vacation Bible School. As an adolescent she played in band, led teen prayer meetings, and was a Corp Cadet. In the social work aspect, she has interviewed people seeking help and prayed with them, as well as assisted in office settings as a temporary receptionist. Kershner has also assisted people in hospitals, nursing homes, and personal home visitations. The Kershner's have been married over twenty years and are raising two grandchildren. Availability for services and Bible studies may be requested except on Sunday mornings. The Kershner's may be reached at 618-254-1469. An answering service is available, so please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Thank you for listening, and God bless!
