Ken Birks is an ordained pastor, prophetic Bible teacher, and author whose ministry has shaped lives for over four decades. Known for his balanced, passionate teaching style, Ken carries a deep burden to see the Body of Christ rise into the fullness of Ephesians 4:13—walking in unity, maturity, and divine purpose.

Ministry Journey

·      Former Senior Pastor of Golden Valley Christian Center, a Spirit-filled, non-denominational church in Roseville, CA.

·      A graduate of Charismatic Bible College of Anchorage, where he was profoundly mentored by Apostle Dick Benjamin, a spiritual father whose influence shaped Ken’s theological foundation.

·      Sent out in 1978 by Abbott Loop Christian Center to help plant a church in Chico, California, eventually pastoring in the Sacramento area for 12 years.

Teaching & Writing

·      Founder of the online ministry Sowing Seeds of Faith, reaching over 3,750 weekly visitors with free Bible studies, sermon outlines, blogs, and now devotional poetry (straitarrow.net/devotional-poetry (straitarrow.net)

·    Author of The Journey and other spiritually rich books available at booksbyken.com and Amazon .

·    His teaching blends prophetic insight with biblical clarity, stirring hearts toward transformation and deeper intimacy with God.

Current Ministry

·    Semi-retired but actively officiating weddings and memorials throughout the Sacramento region.

·    Continues to write, teach, and mentor through digital platforms and personal ministry.

Family & Legacy

·      Married to Lydia for 46 years, who has been a dynamic children’s minister and pastoral leader at The Rock of Roseville. She founded Rock It! Kid’s Summer Blast and serves with joy and passion.

·    Together, they’ve raised two sons, Ben and Keith, and have fostered and mentored countless children and teens over the past 30 years—considering this their highest calling.

Ken Birks has walked with God through seasons of quiet wonder, deep refining, and unexpected grace — journeys that have shaped both his faith and voice. From early moments of sensing God’s nearness to years of learning to listen more closely, Ken has discovered that the Lord often speaks in whispers, rhythms, and poetic impressions.

Out of those sacred encounters came a desire to write — not to impress, but to invite. To invite others into the same stillness, the same clarity, the same holy encouragement that has carried them through life’s valleys and mountaintops. His devotional poetry flows from a heart that has wrestled, worshiped, and been transformed by the presence of God.
Today, Ken writes to help fellow believers pause, breathe, and rediscover the treasures God longs to place within them. Ken’s hope is simple: that every reader will feel the Father’s nearness, hear His voice more clearly, and walk with renewed courage into the calling He has lovingly prepared.

Richard C. Benjamin, Apostle, Pastor, Deceased

I have known my friend, Ken Birks, for 38 years. He is a man of absolute integrity. He is a diligent student of the Bible. He is a Holy Spirit-filled teacher. His books contain many scriptures referred to and identified in the pages. In short, his books are based on the Bible. Ken is also an example of his writing in his books. I recommend his books to individuals, small group leaders, pastors, churches, Bible schools, and seminaries. His book, The Journey, will help make disciples out of believers.

Jim Feeney, Ph.D., Former Sr. Pastor

I've known Pastor Ken Birks for several decades. He and I have served in various ministerial roles within the same family of churches. Ken is held in extremely high esteem among our many pastoral colleagues. He is a minister with a firm grasp of the Word of God, a broad range of administrative skills, a heart for souls, proven experiential familiarity with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and an unwavering commitment to the work of the Lord.