The Rev. Dr. James A. Kuykendall is a native of Paterson, New Jersey.  He is the Founder and Pastor of the Agape Christian Ministries Church, which was established in March 1987, and is one of the most vibrant, multi-cultural ministries in the city.  He has a weekly telecast that covers 84 cities.  The church also has one of the most lucrative high school scholarship programs in the state, which has been instrumental in assisting students towards higher education.

Dr. Kuykendall received his educational training at East Side High School, Paterson, NJ.  He later attended Montclair State University, of Montclair, NJ, Ramapo State University, of Mahwah, NJ, Gilmore Memorial Bible Institute, of Paterson, NJ and Hawthorne Bible Institute, of Hawthorne, NJ.  He was awarded an honorary Doctor’s Degree in 1999 from the Shiloh Theological Seminary in Stafford, Virginia.

Dr. Kuykendall believes in preaching and teaching the “Uncompromised Word of God.”  He is a well-known prophet and teacher; as he has traveled throughout the United States and abroad conducting workshops, retreats and conferences.

Dr. Kuykendall is married to Minister Kathy Kuykendall of Paterson, New Jersey.  They are the proud parents of one daughter, Tanisha Vonetta and the loving grandparents of Te’ras Trae Samuels.