Kingdom Pillars P.O. Box 108, Newark, OH, 43058
about us
Darcey McCampbell, Founder
After more than 29 years of fostering 79 children and adopting 9, the McCampbells know fostering!
They know the array of family problems that send children into the system. They know the personal trauma children experience even when in the best of foster care. And sadly, they know the devastation so many suffer in the very system that should be protecting them.
Having experienced trauma at an early age, Darcey can personally relate to the brokenness caused by sexual abuse; drug and alcohol abuse; and broken families.
But having equally experienced healing and restoration, they know how to walk alongside others to bring hope and make a strong future a reality.
Darcey currently serves as Executive Director.
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Darcey McCampbell, founder and Executive Director
Darcey is passionate with a capital “P”! When you talk with her, you can’t help but be drawn into her vision and hopes for young women. She is authentic. She’s lived through the brokenness herself and bears a great burden for women whose futures have been stolen from them. Darcey has learned how to live a victorious life and her driving passion is to help other young women do the same.
New Orleans, Louisiana and Worthington, Ohio were Darcey’s hometowns growing up as the oldest of four children. As a young girl, she felt very misunderstood, alone, and isolated. The unthinkable happened at age 11 ½ when she was snatched off the street and gang raped. It would be seven long years before even her parents would know what she suffered.
After multiple suicide attempts and brushes with the law, Darcey was enrolled in the Woodrow Wilson Military Academy in Xenia, Ohio, living there middle and high school. Despite the internal pain she hid from, Darcey grew and blossomed there. She experienced firsthand the power of someone walking alongside you as a mentor and friend. Many years later, Darcey would even return to serve as Chaplain on the Academy’s board.
Darcey has personally walked the path Kingdom Pillars now helps young women navigate and has put in the hard work of healing through counseling, therapy, and a vibrant faith.
Darcey believed motherhood and family had been stolen from her, having had several miscarraiges and failed IVF because of the violence of the attack she endured early in life. But she is now a “mom’s mom” having fostered 79 children with her husband Jay, and adopting nine (five girls and four boys). She is the proud “Nana” of eleven grandchildren.
But that’s not enough for Darcey. As long as there are women suffering from being trafficked and abused, or who are unable to have children, or who need help in their marriage, she is going to walk alongside them as a mentor, helping them find a way forward. For many women over the years, this has meant not only finding a dear friend, but also a new family.
our board
angel kennedy, President
angel kennedy, President
angel kennedy, President
Homemaker, Warsaw, Ohio
A survivor of parental and personal domestic violence (in a previous marriage), as well as teenage pregnancy, Angel has learned to be an overcomer.
For her, having the opportunity to pour into the Strong Tower ladies is answered prayer and a dream come true.
Angel uses her 16 years restaurant experience to help women develop a positive work ethic, and other practical life skills.
She is a prayer warrior, serving the past five years on her church's healing and intercessory prayer teams, and the past two years on Kingdom Pillars intercessory prayer team.
She teaches in her church's children ministry and hosts a women's bible study group in her home.
Angel and her husband are residents of Coshocton County.
Laurie o'hara, Secretary
angel kennedy, President
angel kennedy, President
Corporate Secretary-Treasurer - Advanced Business Communications, Inc., Newark, Ohio
Laurie has served in a variety of administrative roles over the last 30 years, both professionally and in volunteer roles.
She has a love for missions, outreach work, travel, and sports.
Laurie is happy to use the gift of organization to serve as KP's board secretary.
Laurie calls Licking County home.
Quinten Swartz, Member
angel kennedy, President
Jennifer Pettet, member
Banker, Home Loan Savings
Mt. Vernon Ohio
Quinten is a compassionate Christ follower and worship leader with a deep passion for helping individuals overcome past trauma through transformative love and presence of Jesus Christ.
With over 20 years of experience in financial services, including his current role as a bank manager and lender. He posses a unique blend of leadership skills and financial acumen.
Quinten also formally served as a church administrator and has valuable insights into church operations and community engagement. He strives to impact lives positively through ministry and actively seeks opportunities to support and uplift his community.
Jennifer Pettet, member
Jennifer Pettet, member
Jennifer Pettet, member
Bachelor of Science in Business/Legal Studies, candidate for an MBA, expected in 2026. Mt. Vernon Ohio
Jennifer is dynamic and a results-oriented professional with extensive expertise in governmental and legal
regulations within the power generation and oil and gas sectors. With a strong foundation in contract management, risk analysis, compliance, and vendor relationship management. She has
consistently demonstrated her ability to drive operational efficiency and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Currently serving as a Construction Contract Specialist at Romanoff Group, she manages the entire contract lifecycle, focusing on logistics, risk assessment, and compliance. Her role involves
maintaining a comprehensive contract database and implementing effective contract management software, alongside obtaining necessary licensing for contractors across various disciplines.
She has done audits and provided strategic financial advice, enhancing contract accuracy through close
collaboration with procurement teams. She oversaw multimillion-dollar projects, managing finances and vendor relationships while ensuring
adherence to corporate standards.
Jennifer has been a partner of KPST for 5 years.
linda brucker, member
Jennifer Pettet, member
linda brucker, member
Linda has been part of the Kingdom Pillars team since 2018. Because of her love for life, she became a Client Consultant at Heartbeats to help protect the unborn in 1996. During that time, she graduated from Vineyard Leadership Institute in 2003 and was hired as Director of Advancement & Development for Heartbeats, retiring in 2017. Linda sees a distinct correlation between these two Christ-inspired non-profit ministries. Linda and her husband, Jim attend Cornerstone Church. She enjoys the challenge of teaching and planting the Gospel message into the hearts and minds of preschoolers. She and Jim also host a by-weekly Life Group in their home. They live in Newark where they were both born and raised. They share 3 daughters and their husbands, 4 grandchildren and a great-grandson and are blessed they all live in Licking County.
volunteer teams
advisory team
advisory team
advisory team
Jim and Linda Brucker
advisory team
advisory team
Joel Holt
advisory team
Cary and Sandy Kaplan
Carol Middendorf
John and Julie Uible
Cathi Lucas
Volunteer Development Team, Bob and Rindy Brooks, Volunteer Development Directors/Advisors
Susan Davis - Advisor
Other development team members
Administrative Team Staff & Volunteer
Pam Allison
Ginnie Berry
Linda Brucker
Shirley Coakley
Malissa Moran - Director
Della Stuart - Director
Brenda Blough
Mike Hyslip - IT
Whitney Leatherwood
Pam Groomes
Administrative Team Staff & Volunteer
Administrative Team Staff & Volunteer
Administrative Team Staff & Volunteer
STAFF:
Amy Bowman, CPA, CFO
Malissa Moran, Executive Assistant
Della Stuart, Communications
Karla Redman, MSW Supervisor RA
Candice Keener, Resident Advocate
Mike Hyslip, Information Technology
April Cook, Healing Through Art
S.M., Facilities Manager
VOLUNTEERS:
Property Management-
David Coakley, Electrical
Ginnie Berry, Landscaping
April & Jon Cook - Banquet Hall
Theresa Turner, Nutrition/Cooking Classes
Jackie VanDorn - Wellness
Tricia Ball - Event Volunteer
Beverly Getter - Ongoing group mentor
KPST Mentors
CONSULTANTS:
The Nonprofit Authority, www.npauthority.com
Program Partners
Administrative Team Staff & Volunteer
Program Partners
Choosing Freedom
Quiet Pastures
April Cook, Healing Through Art
Health & Wellness Dr. Alicia Stanehart, ND
Health & Wellness Dr. Tammy Bradley, HPA
Health & Wellness Jackie VanDorn
Financial Education Olivia Spearman
Case Management Team:
Christian Jones, PH.D., MSBA Psych, Cert ABA
Lynette Baltas, PA-C, M.H.S
Karla Redman, MSW
Lauren McGee, LSW
Use your skills and interests to help stop human trafficking
Your skills or interests can help stop human trafficking and help women create a victorious path forward. We have many volunteer teams. Let's talk!
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