On the recordMay 22, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Pastor Ken Whitten before the House of Representatives. Pastor Whitten serves as the senior pastor at Lutz, Florida's, Idlewild Baptist Church, which has served the Tampa Bay community for almost 80 years. While originally based out of an old garage building, today it serves a congregation of more than 12,000 members on a 143-acre campus. Under Pastor Whitten's leadership, the Idlewild family has placed a focus on both local and global missions, a biblical guidance ministry, instructional classes for those who seek to grow spiritually, and activities and ministries for all ages. Pastor Whitten is a pillar of our community and has guided tens of thousands of people as they develop and grow their personal relationship with the Lord. Mr. Speaker, I welcome Pastor Whitten to our Nation's capital. ____________________
