About the Pastor

Kevin and Tonya Starr have served as lead pastors at Bethel since 2015. Born and raised in Maumee, Pastor Kevin’s life has come full circle after marrying Tonya in Georgia in 1995.

While attending a revival service at Brownsville, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening that ignited his passion for ministry. After the life changing impact of this fresh encounter with Jesus, he returned to his home church at the time where he began to work actively serving. In 1999, he graduated Brownsville Revival School of Ministry where he went on to Pastor his first church in Evergreen, Alabama.

At his first church in Evergreen, he learned the significance of shepherding the Lord's flock. His path eventually led him back to Brownsville for a few years, before answering the call to another church in Birmingham, Alabama. Throughout these experiences, Pastor Kevin gained experience and wisdom in listening to the voice of the Lord and obeying His instruction.

In an amazing Father’s love moment, Pastor Kevin had the privilege of becoming the lead Pastor at Bethel Assembly of God, which he considers a fulfillment of God’s purpose for his life. Pastor Kevin's deep desire is to follow God's plan and serve Jesus wholeheartedly, seeking signs, wonders, and miracles that glorify the cross of Jesus through themes of repentance and love. Alongside his wife, Tonya, and their two beloved children, Pastor Kevin finds it a true privilege to serve the community where his relationship with Jesus began over 40 years ago.