Kenneth W. Wright

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Kenneth W. Wright currently serves as a minister of the New Iberia church of Christ[1] in New Iberia, Louisiana.

Wright was born in 1945 in Houston, Texas, the only child of William and Mildred Wright. His father was an electrician for the Houston Lighting and Power Company, while his mother was a homemaker. He attributes his success as a minister to many Gospel preachers in his youth who instilled a desire for his to become a minister at a very early age.

Wright attended The University of Houston, the Houston Preachers Educational School, Preston Road School of Preaching in Dallas, Texas. He received his Master of Theology degree from Bethel Theological Seminary in Pensacola, Florida.

Initially, Kenneth wanted to work in the entertainment industry. During his early years he formed a band and composed several popular songs. But, there was always a desire to do something more meaningful. He began preaching full time in Cleveland, Texas for the Westside church of Christ wherein he established the Westside School of Biblical Studies. In 1994, preached for the Hazlehurst Church of Christ in Hazlehurst, Georgia. At this time, he was instrumental in establishing the Southeastern Georgia School of Biblical Studies in Waycross, Georgia.

In 2005, Ken became the driving force behind establishing the In Light of the Word[2] television program which is currently viewed throughout southern Louisiana. There is an estimated potential viewing audience[[3]] of over a million and a half people. This program has been the springboard to other outreach ministries such as a worldwide outreach via the internet. To date the program has receive responses from over twenty-six countries throughout the world.

Wright received word recently that he has been inducted into the 2007-2008 edition of the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who. The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who selected Wright for his accomplishments and achievements with the New Iberia Church of Christ.