Lewisville Pastor
CELEBRATES
40 YEARS I N
L O C A L
M I N I S T R Y
When he first joined Northview Baptist
Church 40 years ago, only 22 people were listed on the church registry in 1981. Just before the pandemic, average Sunday
morning worship attendance neared 600. Anyone who attends a Sunday
service at Northview Baptist Church knows one thing, for certain: Pastor Wells enjoys preaching.
“Preaching is my real love. I enjoy
preparing and delivering sermons.
I think people enjoy my preaching for three reasons. First, I preach only the Bible; this is what people desire and need. Second, I do my best to make
preaching practical. I want my Sunday morning audience to be able to use it Monday morning at work. And third,
by Denton County Commissioner Precinct 3 Bobbie Mitchell photo courtesy by Commissioner Bobbie Mitchell
most sermons are about 25-30 minutes in length. I have found over the past
40 years that most people can listen
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intently for that period of time, and I must fourth generation Lewisville resident is celebrating 40 years of service as pastor at Northview Baptist Church as well as chaplain for the City of Lewisville Police and Fire Departments.
Kenneth Wells believes in giving back to
the residents in the communities where he lives and continues to serve.
“I love my work, not only because
God called me to the ministry but
also because what I do is fulfilling and
rewarding. I truly enjoy being a Pastor as well as a Chaplain,” Pastor Wells said.
The son of Douglas and Louise (Bowery) Wells, Pastor Wells graduated from
Lewisville High School in 1975. He initially planned to pursue a veterinary degree from Texas A&M due to his family’s
background in farming and dairy but in
his senior year, he was called to become a
minister. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Studies from Arlington Baptist
College, completed studies in evangelism
from Criswell Bible College in Dallas, and earned a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist
spend much more time in preparation to communicate effectively,” he said.
He is known for his hands-on approach in
motivating people and serving as a leader. “The staff under my direction is
considered a team, each with his or
Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.
her unique abilities, talents, and gifts.
He married Teresa Chapman Wells, also an LHS graduate (Class of 1979), and the couple have three children, J.D., Heath and Emily – all of whom are LHS graduates.
their gifts in their respective ministry
I encourage and expect them to use assignments,” Pastor Wells said. “
In addition, as a leader, I believe it is
imperative to build healthy relationships with members of the church. In other
The Wells family first came to Lewisville in the late 19th century from Clarksville, Tenn., settling in the eastern part of old Lewisville known as “Buttermilk Flats.”
words, we become close friends.
His family ties to Lewisville are evident in his dedication to serving both the police and fire departments as chaplain but also Medical City Lewisville, where he is also chaplain.
honored Pastor Kenneth Wells for his 40
I consider myself to be approachable
with an open door policy for everyone.” The Denton County Commissioners Court years of dedication to Northview Baptist
and the community of Lewisville during a
recent meeting. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for so many.
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