Embracing the Kingdom
(MP3 Download 2 teaching series)
by Dr. Kelley Varner
DR. KELLEY VARNER'S BIOGRAPHY:
Graduated as the class Valedictorian from Keyser High School, in Keyser, WV; studied Music Education and Voice at Potomac State College in Keyser, WV; studied Pastoral Ministry at Free Gospel Bible Institute in Export, PA; graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Guidance and Counseling and a minor in Music from Frostburg State College, MD; received a Th.B. in theology from American Bible College, Pineland, FL; received the M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Tabernacle Bible College and Seminary in Tampa, FL, and received an additional honorary Doctorate from the same institution.
Served on the faculty and board of Zion School of Christian Education in Grantsville, Maryland from 1970-1977, teaching most of the books of the Bible as well as Bible-related subjects including Theology and Greek. Married Joann Armentrout of Moorefield, West Virginia, on July 22, 1972. They have four grown children: April, Jonathan, Joy Beth, and David. April and Jonathan are married; Joy Beth and David are in college.
Since 1978 he has been the founder, visionary and apostolic leader of Praise Tabernacle, Richlands, North Carolina. This growing, multi-racial, trans-denominational church family sends over 35,000 cassette tapes and thousands of books and videos yearly to all 50 states and 40 nations.
He has written and distributed over 50 books and booklets internationally , including the series, "Principles of Present Truth,” a contemporary commentary on the books of the Bible (with 15 volumes from Genesis-Ezekiel to date), published by Tabernacle Press. Destiny Image Publishers has released 15 additional volumes including his most recent title, "Sound the Alarm," a contemporary commentary on the book of Joel. He has been the ghostwriter for several notable national and international ministries.
In addition to being an international bible teacher and conference leader, Dr. Varner is also an accomplished musician and vocalist. He has produced and performed both vocally and instrumentally on the cassette and CD, "Treasures New and Old,” featuring many of the old hymns.
Dr. Varner's primary ministry is to travel throughout the United States and the nations where he is received by many as an apostle, prophet and teacher of present truth concerning the Kingdom of God. He is a pastor to pastors, and is presently a mentor to leading ministries in America and other nations.
