Pastor Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly has had the privilege of working in full time ministry since 1990. Growing up as a “pastor’s kid” Michael has been exposed to and explored numerous ministries such as traveling full time with an award winning Christian Country band to being Youth, Associate and Senior Pastor. While attending McNeese State University in Louisiana, Michael and Annette {Clark} met and were married in 1994. As the couple embarked upon their journey into full time ministry their endeavors have included serving as Worship Leader, Dramatic Arts Directors, Theatrical Lighting & Sound Designer & Engineer, Television Ministry Director & Editor, Facility & Athletics Managers, Evangelist and Senior Pastors.
Their ministry has served First Church of DeRidder in Louisiana, Promiseland Church of Austin, TX and for seven years served as Senior Pastors at Church of the Hills in Lometa, Texas. The couple has been blessed with two awesome children, Hannah Mikelle in 1998 and Corbin Shane in 2002.
Now Michael brings his experience and passion to Lighting Ministries and is excited to share his experiences, triumphs and tribulations relating to the Audio/Visual side of worship. Over the years he has assisted numerous Churches in the design, integration and installation of their sound, lighting and video systems. Call or email Michael if you wish to discuss any of your lighting, audio, video or production needs and please visit his gallery to view some of his many projects.
Their ministry has served First Church of DeRidder in Louisiana, Promiseland Church of Austin, TX and for seven years served as Senior Pastors at Church of the Hills in Lometa, Texas. The couple has been blessed with two awesome children, Hannah Mikelle in 1998 and Corbin Shane in 2002.
Now Michael brings his experience and passion to Lighting Ministries and is excited to share his experiences, triumphs and tribulations relating to the Audio/Visual side of worship. Over the years he has assisted numerous Churches in the design, integration and installation of their sound, lighting and video systems. Call or email Michael if you wish to discuss any of your lighting, audio, video or production needs and please visit his gallery to view some of his many projects.
Eric Bernstein
Eric Bernstein began his first Audio Visual company (On Stage Productions) with his brother Robert in Beaumont, TX circa 1976. In 1981 he relocated to Austin to attend the University of Texas. It was during this time that Eric met the founders of High End Systems and soon became an employee of their company, Blackstone Audio Visual. It was at Blackstone that Eric continued to learn his craft in the design and engineering of sound, light and video systems into fixed installations.
In 1986 Blackstone became High End Systems and shortly after Eric opened Premier Sound & Light, Inc. with his wife Debra. Premier offered sales, repair and design services to the entertainment industry and was authorized sell and service over 100 product lines. In 1990 Bishop Kenneth Phillips asked Eric to help light the World of Pentecost production of Jesus the Miracle. It was this invitation that gave Eric the opportunity to merge new lighting technology into worship based production and realize the true power that lighting, video and audio can give to a Church produced event. The original rental became the largest installation of intelligent lighting that Premier had done to date.
Over the next 12 years Premier became one of the leading contractors in the Sound, Lighting and Video Industry until it was sold to Professional Audio Supply in 1998. At that time clients included Six Flags, Sea World, St Theresa Catholic Church, World of Pentecost, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Jerry Garcia, Selena and many other Churches, Theme Parks, Entertainment Venues and Tours.
In 1999 Eric and Debra began Intelligent Lighting Services to address the growing questions and demand for “intelligent” lighting fixtures and control. The business quickly gained momentum as it became apparent that Worship Facilities allowed ILS to best exhibit their creative designs utilizing the latest technologies and integrating them with new or existing systems. Whether it is adding a few lights, sound components, video or designing/specifying a completely new system or building, each client is unique and approached with a view that nothing is “ordinary” about their facility, production or service.
Eric is very excited to be part of Lighting Ministries and looks forward to sharing his vast knowledge with the Ministries' clients and friends. Please feel free to contact him at eric@lightingministries.com or at the Ministries’ main number.
In 1986 Blackstone became High End Systems and shortly after Eric opened Premier Sound & Light, Inc. with his wife Debra. Premier offered sales, repair and design services to the entertainment industry and was authorized sell and service over 100 product lines. In 1990 Bishop Kenneth Phillips asked Eric to help light the World of Pentecost production of Jesus the Miracle. It was this invitation that gave Eric the opportunity to merge new lighting technology into worship based production and realize the true power that lighting, video and audio can give to a Church produced event. The original rental became the largest installation of intelligent lighting that Premier had done to date.
Over the next 12 years Premier became one of the leading contractors in the Sound, Lighting and Video Industry until it was sold to Professional Audio Supply in 1998. At that time clients included Six Flags, Sea World, St Theresa Catholic Church, World of Pentecost, Hillcrest Baptist Church, Jerry Garcia, Selena and many other Churches, Theme Parks, Entertainment Venues and Tours.
In 1999 Eric and Debra began Intelligent Lighting Services to address the growing questions and demand for “intelligent” lighting fixtures and control. The business quickly gained momentum as it became apparent that Worship Facilities allowed ILS to best exhibit their creative designs utilizing the latest technologies and integrating them with new or existing systems. Whether it is adding a few lights, sound components, video or designing/specifying a completely new system or building, each client is unique and approached with a view that nothing is “ordinary” about their facility, production or service.
Eric is very excited to be part of Lighting Ministries and looks forward to sharing his vast knowledge with the Ministries' clients and friends. Please feel free to contact him at eric@lightingministries.com or at the Ministries’ main number.
William (Bill) Strother
Bill Strother is a talented scenic and production designer with vast experience designing sets, entertainment lighting, and architectural lighting. His forte is working with computer visualization and design, audio/video integration, and video content creation. Some of his projects include "Beauty and the Beast" with the Metropolitan Ballet, "Diary of Adam and Eve" at IBOC Church in Dallas, and several productions at Potter's House in Dallas, to name but a few. Some of his clients have included Coca Cola, Nokia, Amway, and more
