Church Staff
Interim Pastor
Doug Misener
Pastor Doug came to KBC in the summer of 2024 following the departure of former Pastor, Ben Richey, who returned to Alabama after 8 years in Kernville to Pastor his home church. Pastor Doug has served many congregations in California in various pastoral and has a heart for seeing churches transition well.
Children’s Director
Laci Nelson
Laci has been serving as the Children’s and family ministry director at Kernville Baptist since 2014. Laci has education in early childhood development and training in Children’s ministry. Alongside her ministry, Laci is also the owner-operator of a hair salon in Kernville. She is married to Zach and they have one son.
Interim Worship Director
Ben Goffinet
Ben has spent many years at KBC serving as a deacon, teacher, worship leader, drummer, and more. Ben is married to Heather and they have two children. Ben is a staple in the Kern Valley and has made a career of teaching and coaching at the Kern Valley High School. In the summer of 2024, Ben stepped in to help lead the worship during the pastoral transition time.
Church Secretary
Dorothy Crothers
Dorothy has been serving as the secretary and administrator of Kernville Baptist since 2011. Prior to that she served in a variety of other churches and in the business world doing similar work.