Rev. Shawn Garnett is a man with vision and expectation for the future of Pentecost, while his

roots hold firm to the foundations of this great truth.

Shawn Garnett is a graduate of Garnett Christian Academy (built in honor of his father). Born

fourth generation Pentecost, his grandfather, the late Rev. Luther Evans was one of the first to be

baptized in Jesus’ Name in the Wilson County area. His father, the late Rev. Earl Garnett, served as the

Associate Pastor for the Pentecostal Lighthouse and possessed a great passion for music, evangelism, &

truth. He spent many years travelling and ministering with the “Apostolic Echoes,” preaching across the

country, and most importantly leaving a lasting legacy for his young boys. Although Shawn lost his father

at the age of 13, the mantle was passed, and these passions still burn fervently in the heart of his son.

Shawn has been associated with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ all of his life. Rev.

Garnett evangelized for two and a half years through the ALJC Evangelistic Department and has also

served as the S.E. District Youth President for the past 10 years. Rev. Garnett has served as Pastor of the

Pentecostal Lighthouse (PLC) of Elm City, North Carolina since September of 2000. Throughout the past

10 years, the Pentecostal Lighthouse has experienced tremendous growth under the leadership of Rev.

Shawn Garnett and are now embarking upon a building program which will allow more room for youth

ministries. All services of the PLC are archived weekly through the church’s web site @ www.plhc.org.

Rev. Garnett is married to Beth Garnett, who serves as the Church Secretary and the Christian

School Administrator(GCA). They have 3 beautiful children, Breanna, Luke, & Olivia and together they

lead worship as well as the PLC Sanctuary Choir each week.

Shawn & Beth’s burden for people doesn’t start and end with the church building itself, but for

this world as well. A vision was birthed almost 3 years ago, and together they serve as licensed Foster

Care Parents for the State of North Carolina. Bringing hope, life, and truth to the lives of children is a

passion that they both share.

Rev. Garnett believes our students are ready to propel into Apostolic Truth. Now is the time to

reap this great harvest. He has full confidence in the Apostolic Crusaders of the ALJC and believes they

are capable of continuing in the biblical truths: One God, Repentance, Baptism in Jesus’ Name, and the

infilling of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. Without compromising our

heritage, we can reach to our generation and compel them to come in. He believes it is a promise to

today’s youth, and through exciting programs such as: National Youth Conventions, District Camps, and

mission trips, truth will be instilled in our 21st Century Apostolic Crusaders.