The Leadership Team serve to shepherd and protect the vision, ministry partners, and staff of our church. The Leadership Team was appointed by Pastor Ken to assist him in the execution of the vision and mission. The Leadership Team form a representative body that serves to oversee operations and to make final decisions regarding the direction of our church. They approve all budget, staffing, and other major decisions. The Leadership Team protect the workings of our church by providing accountability and consistency of vision.
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Ken Porter
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After moving to North Carolina, Pastor Ken continued singing. He joined various groups including the Gospel Jubilees, The Kingdom Heirs, and The Gospel Riders. He worked as a Marketing & Sales Manager at Time Warner Cable for 20 years, and a Mail Carrier for the United Postal Service. He has developed a reputation as a servant who works with and manages people with a kind heart and a pleasant smile. He has witnessed Jesus Christ to co-workers, friends, strangers and family members; by letting the love of Jesus Christ reign over his life.
Pastor Ken’s formal education includes studies at Moody Bible Institute and North Eastern Regional Bible College where he earned a degree in Biblical Studies. He is currently continuing his education under the Bachelor of Arts, Ministry Programs.
On March 18, 2012, Pastor Ken preached his initial sermon: Romans 7:14-25 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – A Christians Autobiography at Body of Christ Church under the leadership of Pastor Kelvin Redmond. He was ordained on July 28, 2013. Pastor Ken served in many ministries. He served as ministry leader for Deacons at Body of Christ Church since the ministry’s inception in 1996. Pastor Porter and his wife served as Choir Members, Praise & Worship Leaders, and Covenant Ministries Leaders. He also served as a Deacon for 16 years at Wake Chapel Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC, under the tutelage of Pastor G.A. Jones, Jr. and Pastor John Wilkins.
On January 19, 2014, Pastor Ken answered the call to launch Covenant Life Fellowship, a church where believers live a Covenant Life through Fellowship with God and His people. Covenant Life Fellowship is in Raleigh, NC.
Pastor Ken gives all glory to God for blessing him with the union in marriage to the former Beverly Nalls. To this union they have two children, Kenneth R Porter, II and Jordan L Porter.
Minister Ken has a passion for communicating God’s word with accuracy, clarity, spiritual passion, and a determination to be “Faithful” to the Word of God.
Pastor Ken’s formal education includes studies at Moody Bible Institute and North Eastern Regional Bible College where he earned a degree in Biblical Studies. He is currently continuing his education under the Bachelor of Arts, Ministry Programs.
On March 18, 2012, Pastor Ken preached his initial sermon: Romans 7:14-25 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – A Christians Autobiography at Body of Christ Church under the leadership of Pastor Kelvin Redmond. He was ordained on July 28, 2013. Pastor Ken served in many ministries. He served as ministry leader for Deacons at Body of Christ Church since the ministry’s inception in 1996. Pastor Porter and his wife served as Choir Members, Praise & Worship Leaders, and Covenant Ministries Leaders. He also served as a Deacon for 16 years at Wake Chapel Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC, under the tutelage of Pastor G.A. Jones, Jr. and Pastor John Wilkins.
On January 19, 2014, Pastor Ken answered the call to launch Covenant Life Fellowship, a church where believers live a Covenant Life through Fellowship with God and His people. Covenant Life Fellowship is in Raleigh, NC.
Pastor Ken gives all glory to God for blessing him with the union in marriage to the former Beverly Nalls. To this union they have two children, Kenneth R Porter, II and Jordan L Porter.
Minister Ken has a passion for communicating God’s word with accuracy, clarity, spiritual passion, and a determination to be “Faithful” to the Word of God.
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Bev Porter
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Bev is married to Ken Porter, Pastor of Covenant Life Fellowship (CLF). To this union they have two children, Kenneth R Porter, Jr. and Jordan L Porter. They relocated to Raleigh, NC immediately after they married in 1981. She serves on the CLF Executive Ministry Board, is a faithful member of the choir, counsel couples on the sanctity of marriage, and serves as an advisor to many other church auxiliaries. With the spirit of Esther resting upon her life, she is constantly on the move doing what God has appointed and anointed her to do. Under the leadership and training of her husband and Pastor, she teaches and ministers in various capacities throughout the community.
Bev considers her greatest achievement to “becoming a child of God.” Moved with the compassion of Christ, she extends a hand to the community in various ways. Bev is committed to letting the glorious light of the gospel shine through her. Her greatest desire is to glorify God, bless others, and continue to grow in the things of God. She lives by three principles: make a difference, laugh a lot, and no regrets.
Bev Porter is the Director of the Career Management Center at North Carolina State University. Prior to joining NC State, Bev was a Corporate Relations Director at Duke University where she served for ten years. She is an avid traveler and has visited over 26 countries.
Bev earned a B.A. in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University and a Masters of Education in Counseling from North Carolina State University
Bev considers her greatest achievement to “becoming a child of God.” Moved with the compassion of Christ, she extends a hand to the community in various ways. Bev is committed to letting the glorious light of the gospel shine through her. Her greatest desire is to glorify God, bless others, and continue to grow in the things of God. She lives by three principles: make a difference, laugh a lot, and no regrets.
Bev Porter is the Director of the Career Management Center at North Carolina State University. Prior to joining NC State, Bev was a Corporate Relations Director at Duke University where she served for ten years. She is an avid traveler and has visited over 26 countries.
Bev earned a B.A. in Materials and Logistics Management from Michigan State University and a Masters of Education in Counseling from North Carolina State University
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Alan Underwood
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- Education: Associate of Biblical Studies – Central Christian University (Northeastern Regional Bible College), Oxford, NC – (2015); Bachelor of Science from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC (1974)
- Christian Experience: Accepted Jesus Christ in 1977 at Friendship Baptist Church (Baltimore, MD). Served as advisor to various ministries within the local church including Ushers and Greeters, Choir. Served in various teaching ministries including Sunday School, prison ministries and in various local outreach ministries and international missions including Ghana, West Africa and Sancti Spiritus, Cuba
- Deacons Ministry Experience: Deacons ministry service includes the following churches: Body of Christ Church (1999-2013), Wake Chapel Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC (1985-1998) and Friendship Baptist Church of Baltimore, MD (1980-1984).
- Profession: Data Analyst at Grifols, Inc (RTP, NC, 2009- Present). Professional experience includes many years of professional experience in various industries including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, manufacturing and state government
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Minister Earl Callair
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Min. Earl as spent over 25 years of his life working and developing youth and young adults. Earl has been an educator, mentor, and counselor for youth and adults. Working in schools, churches, and community environments. Earl is a licensed minister and he’s trained in trauma informed care for youth. Earl is also a YMCA national trainer in Cultural Lenses, Leading successful teams, and Project Management. Earl is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Min. Earl Callair works as an Associate Executive Director for the YMCA Arlington. He has supported the YMCA in the area of Youth Development and diversity and inclusion for 11 years. He has developed program, lead trainings, and served as the Chair of the African American Employee resource group.
Min. Earl also serves as an Associate and Youth Minister at Covenant Life Fellowship church and works with community partners to help them understand their place in the kingdom and the community.
Earl is a graduate of Benedict College and University of Phoenix with and B.A. degree in computer science information technology. He has also studied at Apex School of theology and Moody Bible college.
Min. Earl was ordained and licensed in 2003. He has served as Associate/Youth Pastor at Body of Christ Church and Christ Our King community church in Raleigh N.C.
Min. Earl knows that we are at our best as a community when we are all using our God given gifts to the benefit of the community. In doing that we are the best representative of who God has called us to be. Min. Earl’s mission in life is to move people to being a community that accepts, respects, and loves all of the community members.
Min. Earl believes that is not what you do in life that really matters, but it’s the lives that you effect by what you do that makes the difference. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
Min. Earl Callair works as an Associate Executive Director for the YMCA Arlington. He has supported the YMCA in the area of Youth Development and diversity and inclusion for 11 years. He has developed program, lead trainings, and served as the Chair of the African American Employee resource group.
Min. Earl also serves as an Associate and Youth Minister at Covenant Life Fellowship church and works with community partners to help them understand their place in the kingdom and the community.
Earl is a graduate of Benedict College and University of Phoenix with and B.A. degree in computer science information technology. He has also studied at Apex School of theology and Moody Bible college.
Min. Earl was ordained and licensed in 2003. He has served as Associate/Youth Pastor at Body of Christ Church and Christ Our King community church in Raleigh N.C.
Min. Earl knows that we are at our best as a community when we are all using our God given gifts to the benefit of the community. In doing that we are the best representative of who God has called us to be. Min. Earl’s mission in life is to move people to being a community that accepts, respects, and loves all of the community members.
Min. Earl believes that is not what you do in life that really matters, but it’s the lives that you effect by what you do that makes the difference. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
Wilbert Morris
Executive Team member
Wilbert Morris A native North Carolinian, graduates of Shaw University with a B.A. degree in Behavioral Sciences, NC Central University with an M.A.in Counseling, and post graduate work in Sociology at NC State University. Served 30+ years in human services with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, rising to senior management in the NC Division of Social Services as Associate Director. After retirement served as a county department of social services implementation liaison for a major DHHS automation project, as interim director of a county department of social services and a substitute teacher. An active member of Redeeming Love Missionary Baptists Church where he served 20 years as a member/secretary of the Board of Directors and a member of the finance administration team. He also served as a Sunday School teacher, ordained Deacon and a member of the Trustee Ministry.
Executive Team member
Wilbert Morris A native North Carolinian, graduates of Shaw University with a B.A. degree in Behavioral Sciences, NC Central University with an M.A.in Counseling, and post graduate work in Sociology at NC State University. Served 30+ years in human services with the NC Department of Health and Human Services, rising to senior management in the NC Division of Social Services as Associate Director. After retirement served as a county department of social services implementation liaison for a major DHHS automation project, as interim director of a county department of social services and a substitute teacher. An active member of Redeeming Love Missionary Baptists Church where he served 20 years as a member/secretary of the Board of Directors and a member of the finance administration team. He also served as a Sunday School teacher, ordained Deacon and a member of the Trustee Ministry.
Kelvin Nalls
Executive Team member
Retired in 2023 after a fulfilling 39-year career with Carolina Power and Light/Duke Energy Progress, He began as an Instrument and Control Technician and advanced through a variety of technical and leadership roles. Over the years, He served as a scheduler, qualified instructor, nuclear oversight auditor (QA), and ultimately as an Instrumentation and Control/Electrician Supervisor. Each role required extensive training, from highly technical qualifications to soft-skill development in leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Along the way, He earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from Wesleyan College, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Beyond his professional career, he has been deeply engaged in church leadership and ministry. Since 2012, he has been a member of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Sentinel Ministry team, which supports safety and security during church functions, as well as on the Audio/Video team. Previously, he served at Body of Christ Church in multiple ministries and as part of the Board of Elders. In this leadership role, he helped set policy, guide a major facility transition, and support the development of new ministries including Awana, an elementary school, and online broadcasting. The Board of Elders also oversaw the purchase of land, construction of a permanent sanctuary, and the establishment of a community center known as the Dream Center.
His journey has been defined by service both in his professional career and in ministry and he remains committed to using his gifts and experiences to encourage growth, excellence, and faith in every setting he serves.
Executive Team member
Retired in 2023 after a fulfilling 39-year career with Carolina Power and Light/Duke Energy Progress, He began as an Instrument and Control Technician and advanced through a variety of technical and leadership roles. Over the years, He served as a scheduler, qualified instructor, nuclear oversight auditor (QA), and ultimately as an Instrumentation and Control/Electrician Supervisor. Each role required extensive training, from highly technical qualifications to soft-skill development in leadership, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Along the way, He earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from Wesleyan College, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Beyond his professional career, he has been deeply engaged in church leadership and ministry. Since 2012, he has been a member of Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, serving on the Sentinel Ministry team, which supports safety and security during church functions, as well as on the Audio/Video team. Previously, he served at Body of Christ Church in multiple ministries and as part of the Board of Elders. In this leadership role, he helped set policy, guide a major facility transition, and support the development of new ministries including Awana, an elementary school, and online broadcasting. The Board of Elders also oversaw the purchase of land, construction of a permanent sanctuary, and the establishment of a community center known as the Dream Center.
His journey has been defined by service both in his professional career and in ministry and he remains committed to using his gifts and experiences to encourage growth, excellence, and faith in every setting he serves.