Kevin Burk Ordained to Gospel Ministry

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, alongside family and friends, joined with Conference administrative officers at their annual pastor’s retreat to commemorate the ordination of Kevin Burk.

Burk was born into an Adventist family in Columbus, Ohio, in 1954. He attended Adventist schools and churches before leaving the faith at the age of 18. After discovering that the world had nothing to offer that could bring lasting peace, he found his way back to God at age 21.

While praying for a clear understanding of God's will for his life, he felt a strong impression that he was being called to pastoral ministry. Within a couple of weeks, someone from Columbia Union College appeared at his door to begin making arrangements for him to attend college and seminary. This was a frightening prospect at the time, and Burk ran in the opposite direction as fast as he could.

After spending 15 years in the "wilderness," — working in manufacturing, retail, and information technology — a friend asked him when he was going to answer God's call on his life. From that moment, the journey that led him to where he is today began in earnest.

Burk’s training for ministry began under Pastor Ron Halvorsen and was completed at the ARISE Institute in 2003. He began serving as a Lay Pastor in the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference in June 2008. Over the years, the Lord has opened doors to additional ministry opportunities, and Burk now serves in the Cumberland Falls District.

 Burk is deeply grateful to God and to his precious wife, Lynne, who serves as his faithful partner in ministry. He is also thankful for the consistent support of the leadership of the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference.