Kenneth M. Yelverton, D. Min.

Kenneth M. Yelverton is the Servant Leader of The Temple of Refuge, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Temple of Refuge, is a ministry with global outreach that focuses on the healing and wholeness of broken people – empowering them to reach their God-ordained destinies. The Temple of Refuge is a vibrant ministry noted for its powerful teaching, dynamic worship, and community impact. Dr. Kenneth Yelverton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In preparation for ministry, he obtained a Master of Divinity Degree from the Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, North Carolina, and earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree as a Donald Hilliard/Leonard Sweet Fellow, Drew University, Madison, NJ. Dr. Yelverton is the Establishmentarian and Visionary of The I.M.P.A.K.T. Fellowship, which stands for Interdependent Ministries and Pastors Aligned for Kingdom Training. IMPAKT is a fellowship of Ministries and Pastors connected through covenant relationships in which Dr. Yelverton serves in general leadership, planning and expanding the outreach of the Network. Dr. Yelverton is truly a God-sent gift to the body of Christ, with a tenacious commitment to excellence in ministry, which transcends all social, racial, and economic barriers. The seed of humble service planted by his parents continues to resonate within his heart, as Bishop Yelverton passionately walks in God’s mandate upon his life. In June of 1991 the Lord highly favored Bishop Yelverton with his lovely wife, Lady Sharon A. Yelverton. Graced with both a prophetic gift, and the gift of administration, she faithfully works at his side to assist in directing the affairs of the ministry. Bishop is the proud father of Germain, Kendall, and Kendrick.