Our Pastoral
Family
W. Kevin Drane was raised in southern Johnson County and
graduated from Indian Creek High School in Trafalgar,
Indiana. Kevin graduated from Purdue with a Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture specializing in Ag. Economics. He
spent the next 23 years working in the agricultural
chemical, seed & biotech business holding various sales
positions with Monsanto and I.C.I. Americas (known now as
Syngenta).Marlene (Clevenger) Drane was raised in Arlington,
Ohio (near Findlay) the 6th of 8 children. Widowed at age
38, she met Kevin in London, England. They have been married
20 years. They have 5 children (ages 36, 35, 32, 31 &
28). Their children live in 5 different states.In 2003,
after they attended the Walk to Emmaus spiritual retreat,
their lives were forever changed. After attending “the
Walk”, Kevin re-dedicated his life to the Lord, felt a call
to pastoral ministry, left his sales career, and attended
seminary. Kevin & Marlene began their ministry together
at Clymers UMC, and after he was commissioned he was
appointed to the Royal Center UMC. He was ordained an Elder
in the United Methodist Church in 2011.
Kevin & Marlene enjoy being engaged in ministry
together. They love people and have hearts for sharing the
gospel & doing hands-on ministry within the community.
They have also been active in Kairos prison ministries. They
enjoy socializing while playing cards or games and often
“unwind” by doing some sightseeing from their
Harley-Davidson.
Feel free to contact Pastor Kevin or ask a question.