Founder and Pastor

REVEREND KENNTEH BONNER, SR. (PASTOR) deepest passions are to see people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, teaching the Word of God and seeing spiritually mature believers rise to impact the world for Christ. Pastor lives his life each day aiming to be a light for Christ, that others may come to know Him. Pastor constantly studies the Word of God both to grow in his gift as a teacher and to better communicate the life-changing Word to believers and unbelievers. He is committed to declaring God’s Word to everyone and all he meets.

FAMILY ORIENTED AND DEVOTED FAMILY MAN who dwells from Brazoria, Texas. His parents instilled in him and his seven siblings the Word of God, Godly Values, the meaning of Faith, and the Power of Prayer as a child. The Bonner Family, are known around town for their singing talents at their family church and everywhere they go. “They are the Churches Choir”. Due to his southern upbringing and charismatic charm Pastor Bonner leads his congregational family with love and truth.

Pastor has been happily married to his beautiful wife Carolynn, CLCM “First Lady” for 43 years. They have two sons; Dr. Kenneth Bonner Jr., whose married and a School Principal in Nashville, Tennessee, and Donovan who is married and is an Attorney in Portland, Oregon. Pastor and First Lady have one adorable granddaughter Little Miss Kassidy.

EDUCATED in the Arts of Computer Science from Brazosport College, Lake Jackson, TX where he received his Associated Degree. Pastor received his Bachelors of Science Degree from– Religious Education Southern Marin Bible Institute.

MINISTRY QUALIFIED and leading the way for the masses since 1988, as the Youth Pastor, at Village Baptist Church in Marin City, CA. Overseeing the junior high and high school ministries, building lasting relationships with students, parents and community. Pastor Bonner was and still is a key guest speaker at churches, outreaches organizations, and camps. His gift allows him to connect to the youth and others in a non-judgmental, fun, respectful, and relatable manner.

In 1998, Pastor Bonner founded Changing Lives Christian Ministry Church (CLCM), laying the foundation and framework for the congregation, yet acknowledging that it belongs to God and Jesus Christ. Through Pastors love for Christ he felt compelled to introduce others to the CREATOR of ALL. Twenty-Eight (28) years later Pastor Bonner and CLCM is still dedicated to teaching, leading, and creating loyal disciples for Christ.