darrel & barbara bosworth, lead pastors
Darrel & Barbara Bosworth have lived in the Lakewood Community for their entire life and ministry. They have four grown children, and many grand children, but they also have many spiritual children due to their combined 40+ years of ministry.
Darrel was called to ministry after he retired from 30 years at General Motors. He began his ministry as Associate Pastor of Sunfield UB Church in 1999, and from there went on to pastor several other regional UB churches. He brings a great gift of assisting the Church in understanding our purpose in Christ and helping to reframe her awareness of her true identity in Christ through the lens of grace. He consults with our United Brethren denomination, especially in the area of "church revitalization." Many consider him a "pastor's pastor," due to his strengths in discipleship, teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
Barbara was called to ministry in her 20s, and began to step out into her calling in various ministries as a gifted speaker, teacher, mentor, and servant-hearted leader. She is a well-known artist in our region, with a national following for her paintings, drawings and Christian depictions. She operates in a heart of love that draws people to her, and serves as a mother in Christ to His people.
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