Kenneth Pierce II is the eldest of two children. His parents are Kenneth C. Pierce Sr. and Ilean
Pierce. He has two sons, Kenneth Pierce III and Ryan Darling, as well as twin daughters,
McKenzie and Kensley Pierce. Kenneth Pierce II is married to Shadae Pierce.
Pastor Pierce II is a graduate of Murray Wright High School. He furthered his education at
Baker College and Oakland Community College. Additionally, he is an alumnus of Ashland
Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Virginia Union
University.
Pastor Pierce accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Healing Spring Missionary
Baptist Church of Highland Park, MI. In 1993, he joined Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.
On March 31, 2009, Pastor Pierce accepted his call to ministry and received his license that
same day under the leadership of his pastor and father. For five years, he served as Youth
Pastor alongside his father while also fulfilling the role of Music Director.
In September 2014, Pastor Pierce was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Hopewell
Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. Under his leadership, Hopewell has experienced significant
growth. He also founded and organized the Hopewell Community Development
Corporation, a nonprofit organization that actively supports the community. Additionally, he
established a mentorship program for inner-city young men called My Brother’s Keeper.
Under the leadership of Pastor Pierce II, Hopewell has significantly grown and now includes
over 20 active ministries. He utilizes his diverse skills to effectively engage all generations
through preaching, teaching, leadership, and motivational activities, demonstrating a
unique capability.
Pastor Pierce II holds several leadership roles in both his church and the broader community.
He serves as First Vice President, Executive Committee Member, and Chairman of Religious
Affairs for the NAACP Detroit Branch. He is also a member of the Council of Baptist Pastors
of Detroit Vicinity, where he has held positions as an Executive Board Member and Co-Chair
for the Social Justice Committee under President Richard White. Additionally, Pastor Pierce
has been Chair of the Advisory Board of Clergy for SEIU Detroit, focusing on the rights of
workers in Bedrock buildings in Detroit. He also serves as a Wayne County Sheriff Chaplain.
Pastor Pierce II is a passionate advocate for Christian education. He has served as an
instructor for the Metropolitan District of Christian Education in Detroit, MI. Those who sit
under his preaching would most aptly describe his approach using Paul’s words in 1
Corinthians 2:1-5 (New International Version):
“When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I
proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with
you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and with much
trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with
a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but
on God’s power.”
Pierce. He has two sons, Kenneth Pierce III and Ryan Darling, as well as twin daughters,
McKenzie and Kensley Pierce. Kenneth Pierce II is married to Shadae Pierce.
Pastor Pierce II is a graduate of Murray Wright High School. He furthered his education at
Baker College and Oakland Community College. Additionally, he is an alumnus of Ashland
Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity at Virginia Union
University.
Pastor Pierce accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Healing Spring Missionary
Baptist Church of Highland Park, MI. In 1993, he joined Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.
On March 31, 2009, Pastor Pierce accepted his call to ministry and received his license that
same day under the leadership of his pastor and father. For five years, he served as Youth
Pastor alongside his father while also fulfilling the role of Music Director.
In September 2014, Pastor Pierce was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Hopewell
Baptist Church in Detroit, MI. Under his leadership, Hopewell has experienced significant
growth. He also founded and organized the Hopewell Community Development
Corporation, a nonprofit organization that actively supports the community. Additionally, he
established a mentorship program for inner-city young men called My Brother’s Keeper.
Under the leadership of Pastor Pierce II, Hopewell has significantly grown and now includes
over 20 active ministries. He utilizes his diverse skills to effectively engage all generations
through preaching, teaching, leadership, and motivational activities, demonstrating a
unique capability.
Pastor Pierce II holds several leadership roles in both his church and the broader community.
He serves as First Vice President, Executive Committee Member, and Chairman of Religious
Affairs for the NAACP Detroit Branch. He is also a member of the Council of Baptist Pastors
of Detroit Vicinity, where he has held positions as an Executive Board Member and Co-Chair
for the Social Justice Committee under President Richard White. Additionally, Pastor Pierce
has been Chair of the Advisory Board of Clergy for SEIU Detroit, focusing on the rights of
workers in Bedrock buildings in Detroit. He also serves as a Wayne County Sheriff Chaplain.
Pastor Pierce II is a passionate advocate for Christian education. He has served as an
instructor for the Metropolitan District of Christian Education in Detroit, MI. Those who sit
under his preaching would most aptly describe his approach using Paul’s words in 1
Corinthians 2:1-5 (New International Version):
“When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I
proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with
you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear and with much
trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with
a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but
on God’s power.”