Keith Howard, Founder, Beacon Light Ministries International, Inc., a not-for-profit equipping ministry, a global church, focus on Africa. He is also a Ministry Contractor with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, which provides Leadership over-site and Christian Life and Witness Evangelistic Training. Keith is a Pastor to Pastors with prayer and confidential consultation. He is based in Fort Pierce, Florida. Keith is married, with children and grandchildren.

While working in Government in Civil Engineering, thirty-four years, Retired.  I rededicated and accepted Jesus Christ as my Personal Lord and Savior on November 27th, 1994. I realized that I was a sinner, and I had drunk enough liquor and smoked enough cigarettes, and broken enough family members’ hearts. One night I was drinking and down in the dumps feeling sorry because my dad, Mayo had passed away who was my best friend and I felt alone and spiritually bankrupt, then I thought about something that my grandmother, Lula, told me when I was a kid. She said, “Keith, if you ever get in trouble, call on Jesus, and He will come and save you. “He did.” I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. I believe that Jesus Christ died on a cross and rose on the third day for my sins. God demonstrated his love for me in this: While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)  Then I repented of my sins and begged for God’s forgiveness. I accepted His forgiveness, and Jesus changed my life. ‘I quit drinking and smoking cold turkey and have not had either since 1994.’ God has worked in marvelous and miraculous ways in my life since then. In 2003, God called me to prepare for vocational ministry. I started attending Moody Bible College  to complete my theological studies. The Lord has blessed me to serve three churches as Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Men’s Director, Ordained Pastor, Volunteer Chaplain for Vitas Hospice South Florida. I was blessed to serve as a Coach, Men’s Mission, and Ministries for the Florida Baptist Convention.

This extensive Church experience and Convention ministry combined with a varied secular business background have dramatically impressed upon me the critical importance of the Church and its mission to reach the world for Christ.

Throughout my ministry, I have enjoyed a team model of leadership. God’s blessings in the diversity of my background have enabled me to effectively communicate in practical and relevant ways that touch people with the truth of the Gospel right where they live. I have seen firsthand the power of God. I know personally how God’s unfailing grace and forgiveness can restore and dramatically change people’s lives and impact their responses to life circumstances. One of the most critical needs in the Church today is to develop strong teaching and discipleship that offers accountability and mentoring relationships that help believers grow and maintain a healthy Christian life. In doing this, I believe that we provide members with the Biblical tools, knowledge, and practical skills necessary to live a whole and meaningful Christian life.

There is no greater joy for me than seeing people come to faith in Christ and then help them grow to the point of Christian maturity and faithful service. I am confident of God’s calling in my life as He has so clearly confirmed and blessed me throughout these years.

Beacon Light Ministries International started its missions ministry in 2014 to sponsor global programs to help people by putting love in action. Through our men’s ministry, evangelistic outreaches, Beacon Light Orphanages, feeding programs, countless people have experienced ministry wrapped in the love of Christ.

The BEACON LIGHT MINISTRY is helping to start discipleship in the local Church and strengthen existing ministries with resources and one-on-one visits and evaluations. Our mission is to present practical and Bible-based strategies to help men become leaders and help encourage men through some of life’s most pressing issues.

BEACON LIGHT MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALS is helping hundreds of households in East Africa with feeding programs and spiritual discipleship. We have planted Beacon Light churches in Kenya and West Pokot, Uganda. 

BEACON Light’s ministry is made possible because of the prayers and gifts of our friends, partners, and supporters. Your gift of support will help continue all of Beacon Light’s efforts around the globe.

Please join us today. I invite you to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you prepare to respond with a generous heart. Many thanks, and God bless.