Randy & Sharon Blankenship
Pastor Randy and Sharon Blankenship have dedicated their lives to ministry and serving the local church. Randy gave his life to the Lord at an early age and began preaching at just 15 years old. After graduating from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, with a degree in Ministerial Studies, he became the founding pastor of First Assembly of God in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He later served with Assemblies of God World Missions as the Assistant Director for Global University in Manila, Philippines, where he also pursued further education in Missions at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. It was during this time that he met and married Sharon.
Upon returning to the U.S., they planted a new church in Indianapolis, Indiana, where they served for ten years before Pastor Randy was asked to serve as Church Development Director for the Indiana District Assemblies of God. Prior to their time at Camden First Assembly, they spent 16 years as Lead Pastors at New Life Church in Kokomo, Indiana. In addition to pastoral ministry, Pastor Randy has served as a Hospice Chaplain. His family has deep roots in Tennessee, with his father being raised in nearby Parsons and family history in the area dating back to the Civil War era. A devoted Indianapolis Colts fan and longtime follower of Tennessee Vols football, he enjoys his coffee black, prefers Italian food, and rarely turns down anything chocolate.
Sharon was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, and is the oldest of a set of identical triplets. She holds a degree in Music Education from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and has used her gifts in teaching voice lessons, working in education, and serving in administrative roles in both churches and organizations like Coca-Cola and Indiana Wesleyan University. She has a passion for helping others discover and walk in their God-given purpose. When it comes to coffee, she prefers just a little with her Sugar-Free French Vanilla Creamer. She loves chicken and Mexican food and never says no to ice cream—especially a S’mores Blizzard!
Randy and Sharon have two grown children and two grandchildren. Their daughter, Anna Sadler, and her husband, Kyle, serve as Associate Pastors at Camden First Assembly and have two children, Isaiah (“Zay”), Moxie, & Micah. Their son, Randal Jr., serves in the Worship Ministry at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon.