Peninsula Grace Installs New Pastor

On Sunday, October 18, Keith T.Randall became the third Senior Pastor of Peninsula Grace Brethren Church, Soldotna, Alaska. His father, Thomas Randall, was special speaker for the occasion. Former Pastor, Dan Thornton, “passed the baton” of leadership to Keith during the service. The PGBC Elders each prayed for a specific aspect of Keith’s life and ministry. They were accompanied by attending area pastors, in the laying on of hands. Pastor Al Kidder, of the Kenai Grace Brethren Church, represented the other pastors when he shared in the prayer time with the elders.
Keith and his family began attending PGBC about six years ago. He came on staff as Director of Administration about four years ago. In 2006, Keith was ordained by the church after being examined by the Southern California/Arizona Examining Board. Then, in May of 2006, he assumed the responsibility of Interim Pastor when Dan Thornton began a sabbatical. This position continued when Dan resigned in May of 2007. Having been selected unanimously from a number of applicants, the Search Committee (with unanimous Elder Board endorsement) recommended Keith to the congregation for the call.