HR Administrator/Wife/Mom
Kerry’s roots are found in the cornfields of Pekin, Illinois. She is the last born of 5 great kids to Don and Doloros Cooper. Kerry, very early and naturally, fell into a music career with her song evangelist parents. She started her public singing career at the age of 2 with her whole family and started playing the violin at the age of 5. Her natural abilities for singing, especially harmonies, are a gift from God.
Kerry attended Olivet Nazarene University where she met her husband, Larry Powell. Kerry’s degree in Elementary Education and her administrative skills have served the couple well throughout their married life of ministry that has taken them to a handful of different states over the last 30 years. More recently, Kerry finished the course of study to fulfill the call of God on her life into ordained ministry. She was ordained as Elder in the Church of the Nazarene in April 2021.
Kerry is our Worship Pastor. She has been pointing people to Jesus for a very long time. She counts this a privilege and a great blessing. When she was younger, she was often embarrassed with her talents and was uncomfortable when folks would compliment her musical talents. In a heart to heart with her mom, Kerry was gently reminded that it was nothing she had done to earn this ability; it was a gift from God. Her mom helped her see it was her job to give it back to God, and He could use it however he saw fit. Kerry could get behind that thought, and it has always helped guard her heart with a sincere humility. Larry and Kerry have 3 brilliant children. Caleb, Clark, and Cameo are young adults, each pursuing their own careers and dreams. They have brought great joy and pride to their parents. They are kind and loving people who genuinely care for others.
Kerry has several favorite Bible verses. Here is one she especially loves:
“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14
Pastor Kerry loves all four seasons, especially crisp fall days and snowy winters. She enjoys yard work and can even wield a chainsaw! But what really warms her heart is grabbing a cup of coffee and going for a drive with Larry.
