SENIOR PASTOR
Pastor John J.
Kirkpatrick, IV
Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church, Marshville, NC
A Heart for Ministry
Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick, IV is a devoted servant-leader, pastor, and community advocate who is passionate about transforming lives through the power of Jesus Christ. He answered the call to gospel ministry in 2002 and was officially ordained in 2011 through the Lanes Creek Association. From the beginning of his ministry, Pastor Kirkpatrick has been committed to preaching the Word of God with clarity, conviction, and compassion.
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A Journey of Faith & Leadership
He began his pastoral journey at Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church, where he faithfully served and led God’s people. Following that assignment, he founded Rehoboth Church of Monroe, where he served the community for over 11 years. Through his leadership, lives were impacted, faith was strengthened, and the church became a place of hope, growth, and outreach within the Monroe community.
Leading Piney Grove East
In this present season, God has called Pastor Kirkpatrick to serve as Senior Pastor of Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church in Marshville, North Carolina. With excitement and conviction, he is leading the ministry forward with a focus on unity, spiritual growth, and community impact. His heart is to build a church that is not only rooted in the Word but actively changing lives; spiritually, socially, and generationally.
Leadership & Service Beyond the Pulpit
Beyond the pulpit, Pastor Kirkpatrick is deeply committed to service and leadership within the community. He is a graduate of Forest Hills High School and Morris College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He is the Founder and CEO of The Village Development Center, an organization dedicated to empowering youth and families.
His civic leadership includes serving on the NAACP of Union County, Board Chair of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and as the District 1 Representative on the Union County Board of Education. Pastor Kirkpatrick is also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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A Life Rooted in Faith & Service
Across every assignment, Pastor Kirkpatrick lives by the values instilled in him from a young age: to remain humble, to serve faithfully, and to trust God in every season.
His life and ministry are grounded in a simple but powerful belief…
When people are empowered, communities are strengthened, and lives are changed for the glory of God.
A Voice for the Word. A Heart for the People.
Music by our Pastor
God’s Love Lifted Me
Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick IV
MP3 Album • 1 Song
5 Minutes • 2024
Label: JAVEL MUSIC
The Church Boy Chronicles
Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick IV
MP3 Album • 2 Songs
14 Minutes • 2025
Label: JAVEL MUSIC
Experience the Word
Experience the powerful preaching and teaching of Pastor John J. Kirkpatrick, IV during our Sunday Worship Experience. Be encouraged, inspired, and strengthened through the life-changing message of God’s Word.
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