Meet Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Kenny Howard
pastor@fcogwh.org
Pastor Kenny Howard has been our Lead Pastor since August of 2017. He previously served as Lead Pastor at the Allison Gap First Church of God in Saltville, Virginia for over eleven and a half years. Pastor Kenny is originally from Houston, Texas. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Mid-America Christian University (2002). He received his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Asbury Theological Seminary (2005). Kenny also received his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) from Anderson University School of Theology (2015). Kenny has a passion for the Lord and His church, is committed to Biblical preaching, loves seeing people grow in their faith, and desires to reach our community. Most importantly, Kenny is blessed to serve with his wife, Sorina. They have been married since 2014. Sorina serves as our Christian Education director, she teaches a children’s Sunday school class, leads children’s church on Sunday, and leads a children’s midweek service class. Sorina is also an assistant principal of a middle school in Winter Haven.
Minister of Music
Tim Cox
tim@fcogwh.org
Tim Cox and his wife Doris, have been attending First Church of God, Winter Haven for over 35 years. Tim’s father, Rev. John C. Cox, was the Senior Pastor from 1975-1979. Tim taught Senior High Sunday School and assisted with the Youth for over ten years before assuming his current role of Minister of Music in 1995. He graduated from Warner University (1993) and became an ordained minister in 2006. The congregation enjoys referring to him as the church “M.O.M.” He has a passion for our music program. He formed the Heritage Quartet in 1994 and they continue to sing at our church and do some traveling. Tim is also a member of the church Missions committee and is a board member of CRI (Catalyst Resources International), located in Guatemala, which is one of many missions supported by our church.
Doris is our Prayer Chain Coordinator, and her job is to make sure the prayer request, of our members, gets out to our faithful team of prayer warriors. She also does her best to keep our congregation updated weekly and monthly to these requests and answers.
If a member or family member is in the hospital, nursing home, rehab facility, or even home bound and would like a visit, she is the one to contact.
Administrative Assistant
Church Secretary
Tami Ray
office@fcogwh.org
Tami Ray and her husband Tom have been attending First Church of God since 2023. They are originally from Michigan. They relocated to Florida in 2021. Tami and Tom have been married for 29 years, have two grown children who are both married to wonderful spouses and expecting their first grandchild in February 2026! They are both involved in church ministry and enjoy serving alongside brothers and sisters in Christ for the glory of God. Tami especially loves her role as the Administrative Assistant/Church Secretary as it affords her the opportunity to use God's gifts to be a blessing and encouragement to others.
Church Intern
Caleb Byers
Caleb Byers is our church intern. He is from Michigan and graduated from high school in May 2025. We were fortunate to find him through the Intern Academy. During Caleb's time with us he will be focusing on ministering to our children, youth and families.
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Leadership Council Sub Committees |
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| Missions/Worship/Spiritual Emphasis | Pastor Kenny Howard, Pastor Tim Cox, Dave Hepler and Gloria Clay |
| Physical Facilities/Vehicles/Custodial Supplies | Bobby Steadman, and non-Leadership Council members Bob Chapman and Frank Vega |
| Christian Education and Evangelism | Myron Coon, Tammy Anthis, and non-Leadership Council members Darlene Coon, and Bill Taylor |