Kenneth W. Wright
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Kenneth W. Wright currently serves as a minister of the New Iberia Church of Christ
in New Iberia, Louisiana
. Wright was born in 1945 in Houston, Texas
, the only child of William and Mildred Wright. His father was an electrician
for the Houston Lighting and Power Company, while his mother was a homemaker
.
Wright attended the University of Houston
, the Houston Preachers Educational School, and the Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Texas
. He received his Master of Theology
degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in Pensacola, Florida
.
Initially, Wright wanted to work in the entertainment industry. During his early years he formed a band
and composed several popular songs. But, there was always a desire to do something more meaningful. He began preaching full time in Cleveland, Texas
for the Westside Church of Christ wherein he established the Westside School of Biblical Studies. In 1994 he preached for the Hazlehurst Church of Christ in Hazlehurst, Georgia
. At that time he was instrumental in establishing the Southeastern Georgia School of Biblical Studies in Waycross, Georgia
.
In 2005 Ken became the driving force behind establishing the In Light of the Word television program which is currently viewed throughout southern Louisiana. This program has been the springboard to other outreach ministries such as a worldwide outreach via the internet. To date the program has received responses from over twenty-six countries throughout the world.
Wright received word recently that he has been inducted into the 2007-2008 edition of the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who. The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who selected Wright for his accomplishments and achievements with the New Iberia Church of Christ.
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ are autonomous Christian congregations associated with one another through common beliefs and practices. They seek to base doctrine and practice on the Bible alone, and seek to be New Testament congregations as originally established by the authority of Christ. Historically,...
in New Iberia, Louisiana
New Iberia, Louisiana
New Iberia is a city in and the parish seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States, 30 miles southeast of Lafayette. In 1900, 6,815 people lived in New Iberia; in 1910, 7,499; and in 1940, 13,747...
. Wright was born in 1945 in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, the only child of William and Mildred Wright. His father was an electrician
Electrician
An electrician is a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. Electricians may also...
for the Houston Lighting and Power Company, while his mother was a homemaker
Homemaker
Homemaking is a mainly American term for the management of a home, otherwise known as housework, housekeeping or household management...
.
Wright attended the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
, the Houston Preachers Educational School, and the Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
. He received his Master of Theology
Master of Theology
A Master of Theology is an advanced theological research degree offered by universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.-North America:In North America, the Master of Theology is considered by the Association of Theological Schools to be the minimum educational credential for teaching...
degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola is the westernmost city in the Florida Panhandle and the county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 56,255 and as of 2009, the estimated population was 53,752...
.
Initially, Wright wanted to work in the entertainment industry. During his early years he formed a band
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
and composed several popular songs. But, there was always a desire to do something more meaningful. He began preaching full time in Cleveland, Texas
Cleveland, Texas
Cleveland is a city in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 7,605 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1854, a church and convent was built by Father Peter La Cour near the town's present site...
for the Westside Church of Christ wherein he established the Westside School of Biblical Studies. In 1994 he preached for the Hazlehurst Church of Christ in Hazlehurst, Georgia
Hazlehurst, Georgia
Hazlehurst is a city in and the county seat of Jeff Davis County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,787 at the 2000 census.-Demographics:...
. At that time he was instrumental in establishing the Southeastern Georgia School of Biblical Studies in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, Georgia
Waycross is the county seat of, and only incorporated city in, Ware County in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 14,725 at the 2010 Census. A small portion of the city extends into Pierce County. According the U.S...
.
In 2005 Ken became the driving force behind establishing the In Light of the Word television program which is currently viewed throughout southern Louisiana. This program has been the springboard to other outreach ministries such as a worldwide outreach via the internet. To date the program has received responses from over twenty-six countries throughout the world.
Wright received word recently that he has been inducted into the 2007-2008 edition of the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who. The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who selected Wright for his accomplishments and achievements with the New Iberia Church of Christ.