In 1968, Charles and Janet Abernathy brought their young family from Ohio to Titusville to start an Apostolic Pentecostal church in the East Central Florida region. Obeying the call of The Lord and trusting Him to provide, the Abernathy’s worked tirelessly and sacrificially to establish a Spirit-filled church in the name of Jesus. A small congregation gathered in storefronts and brush harbors in the early days, but after much work a duplex apartment was acquired at 95 Brown Avenue. This would eventually expand into the campus we enjoy today. In 1974, the Abernathy’s again responded to God’s call as missionaries to Africa with a lifetime of exemplary service in South Africa and Malawi.

As the Abernathy’s departed, a successful preaching and singing evangelist named Hal Kennedy assumed the helm in Titusville. Only the strongest calling and burden could have compelled Hal and Voncile Kennedy to leave Pensacola, FL and cancel years of future evangelistic bookings across North America. With a passionate focus on music, worship, doctrine and fundraising the congregation grew. Wise stewards of human and financial resources, the Kennedy’s worked with the people to purchase property and construct facilities that would accommodate future revival and growth. After 33 years of faithful service, the Kennedy’s retired as Pastor Emeritus and returned to Pensacola, FL.

Following these honorable pioneers was Pastor Jody Wells in 2007. With unwavering support from his wife Christie and two sons, Jace and Judah - Pastor Wells embarked upon a regional vision. He left a 16-year career with NASA to pursue God’s call to evangelize and disciple souls throughout East Central Florida. In fact, he sees Christ’s church as a launch pad rather than a destination. For seekers, PATH is the beginning of a journey with Christ not just a place to visit. For the believer, it's the beginning of a mission! PATH Apostolic Church is a living organism, not a mechanical organization. As the Body and Bride of Christ, PATH has an intense focus on ministry, evangelism, discipleship, dominion, and divine commission.