Pastor Kendra Balliet's calling to ministry was not her first vocation. For the first 20 years of employment, Kendra was a teacher. She knew she would not always stay in the classroom, but she anticipated she would remain in education, probably moving to administration. She has remained in both, just in a different context.
Kendra was an ordained elder in full connection at the 2021 annual conference. She is a graduate of United Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and concentration in leadership and revitalization. She also graduated from Clarion University of PA with a BS in elementary education and a MS in special education. Kendra was raised in Brockway and DuBois.
At her previous appointment with the West Bedford Cooperative Parish, she brought the message to Buffalo Mills UMC, Alum Bank UMC and Point UMC weekly. She has served the Mahaffey Area Larger Parish, the Clymer Charge, the Luthersburg Charge, the Shawnee Charge and has served as an interim supply associate pastor for Moorhead UMC and the Luthersburg Charge.
Pastor Kendra’s husband, Pastor John Balliet, who also served with the West Bedford Cooperative Parish serves at the Linesville UMC and the Harmonsburg UMC. They have five adult children and two teenage grandchildren. The Balliets enjoy doing ministry together through joint worship services, visitation and a whole host of other activities as their gifts blend well for serving.
Pastor Kendra’s first Sunday service at Stone UMC was July 2, 2023.
