Pastor Joe is an anointed minister of the gospel with nearly 50 years of experience as: pastor, Bible teacher, evangelist, missionary, author, educator and media minister. He has a deep love for the Greek New Testament, and references it regularly during his preaching and teaching.
He holds a B.A. (Point Park University), M.Div. (Asbury Theological Seminary), D.D. (Kingsway Christian College & Theological Seminary), and Th.D., Litt.D., Ph.D. (International Seminary).
Dr. Kostelnik is also the founder and president of the Prophetic Voice Institute, and is the author of all three of its Diploma courses.
An author of over 20 books, and preacher of thousands of sermons, he has also completed nearly 50 short-term mission trips to 15 nations with "signs following."
J. Solomon Kostelnik has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology from International Seminary, and has completed the Beginners and Intermediate levels of Introduction to Biblical Hebrew (Hebrew Union College). Solomon is also a graduate of the Prophetic Voice Institute and is the only child of Joseph and Barbara Kostelnik.
Solomon is ordained by WOC and serves there by: maintaining the websites and social media, replying to correspondence, both via email and postal mail, teaching children's Sunday school monthly, setting up video broadcasts, and occasionally teaching the Word during a service. He also has his own website to lead others to a greater knowledge of Yahweh.
An ordained minister, Barbara holds a B.A. (Carlow University) and a Th.M. (International Seminary), and is the wife of Pastor Joe.
She is the author of Feminine & Free and The New Age & The Old Lie.
She has traveled extensively and served as soloist, Bible teacher, ministry assistant, and counselor for nearly 50 years, and occasionally teaches here at WOC.
Jeff Eldred received his secular education, A.A., B.A., M.A. from Morehead State University, and his theological training from International Seminary.
A veteran of nearly 50 years in journalism & communications, he has wide experience in Christian media.
Jeff serves at WOC by overseeing its local radio outreach ("Living By Faith" on 1320AM in Cincinnati), and working with our online broadcasts and audio recordings.