Rev. Keith and Jenny Poole
Keith Poole is an ordained minister (IFCC) and priest (CEEC), who has been actively involved in Christian ministry since becoming born again in 1986. He completed a 1-year community based evangelistic program travelling throughout the United Kingdom, pioneered a church in South Birmingham and was the Assistant Pastor and Church Administrator in a large and fast-growing church in Bristol. He has worked across the denominational barriers directing youth work, children’s ministry and worship teams, having been a musician for over 30 years.
Keith has taught in many settings, including a post as lecturer in an international Bible College. He has set up and is the Director of two successful companies, and is ordained within the Anglican/Episcopal Church through the CEEC (Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches). Keith’s passion is to empower believers to grow in faith, live in full health and prosper in life.
Together, Keith and Jenny gained a Ministerial Diploma from 2 years of study at Rhema Bible Training Centre (RSA), and have completed a HOPE counselling course. Keith also holds a Diploma in Bible and Christian Ministries and will shortly begin studying an MA in Missional Leadership.
Jenny Poole is a Primary School teacher and writer, with a first class honours degree in Primary Education. She has worked with children for many years, running Children’s Ministries in three churches and working within the ACE Christian curriculum system. Jenny has lectured in a Bible College and worked alongside Keith in pioneering a church. She is currently writing a Children’s Church curriculum and daily devotional for children, as well as producing teaching material with Keith. Jenny’s desire is to see adults and children taught in a way that is relevant to their everyday lives, so ‘that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).’ (John 10:10 Amp)
Keith and Jenny have been married for 17 years and have 3 daughters, Emelia, Danielle and Zoe. They are partners with the Ark Community.