[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 196 (Thursday, November 20, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4854]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BISHOP KENNETH BERNARD SPEARS

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Bishop Kenneth Spears, pastor of First St. John Missionary in Fort 
Worth, who passed way suddenly on November 17.
  Bishop Spears was a proud son of Fort Worth and devoted more than 
four decades of his life to the ministry and service and spiritual 
uplift of our community.
  Bishop Spears answered his calling at just 17 years old, and from 
that moment forward, he dedicated himself to learning, teaching, and 
leading. He pursued theology study at Bishop College, which he was very 
proud of, and the United Theological Seminary College there.
  In 1995, he faithfully shepherded First Saint John Cathedral, guiding 
its growth to a vibrant multicampus ministry with much outreach. His 
``Be Restored'' broadcast reached thousands each week, offering hope, 
healing, and encouraging words.
  Within the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, he rose to the 
district overseer to state bishop of north Texas and was always 
committed to expanding the Fellowship's reach and strengthening its 
mission.
  Bishop Spears was not only a spiritual leader but he also was the 
author of several books. He served alongside his wife, Angela, and his 
sons, Kenneth and Kyle, who were the joy of his life.
  Mr. Speaker, Bishop Spears' ministry transformed lives in Fort Worth 
and north Texas, and I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring his 
extraordinary service, his enduring faith, and the powerful legacy that 
he leaves behind.

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