Ministry History

Since 2008

The “Ark” Center Ministries, Inc. was sculpted from the combined spiritual walks of the Miracle Revival Center, originally located in Radcliff Kentucky, founded by current Bishop Cleotus McElroy; and Baca Ministries Inc., located in Louisville Kentucky, founded by current Sr. Pastor Wanda McElroy.

A Launch to Purpose

In 2008, both ministries merged to become Baca Miracle Revival Center Inc. And in 2020, anointed with a new mission and greater purpose for GOD, the ministry became The “Ark” Center Ministries Inc. Isaiah 43:19 “Behold I will do a new thing…”

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Our Leadership Lifeline

Bishop Cleotus McElroy is a native of Lebanon, Kentucky. Bishop McElroy is a dedicated, anointed, and dynamic teacher and preacher, with a prophetic word for you. Bishop McElroy empowers the lives of many with the message of hope, salvation, deliverance, and restoration. He is a true GOD chaser, propelled and standing in faith. Confident of the assurance of God’s word.

Called at an early age to the ministry, Cleotus was mentored under the leadership of Evangelist A. A. Allen and H Richard Hall. Then later, Cleotus received his pastoral license and began serving as an evangelist.

In later years Cleotus served under the late Dr. William P. Foree. Soon after, Cleotus became Sr. Pastor of Miracle Revival which later merged with Baca Ministries and later became Baca Miracle Revival Center Ministries Inc. In honor of his 52 years of service, Bishop McElroy received an Honorary Doctorate in Theology from Grace Bible College in 2007. And currently, under his guidance, the ministry name recently changed to The “Ark” Center Ministries, Inc.

Sr. Pastor Wanda McElroy is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. She serves as co-Pastor alongside her husband, Bishop Cleotus McElroy at, The “Ark” Center Ministries. Pastor Wanda McElroy also known as “Hannah” by GOD. Pastor Wanda McElroy is an anointed, inspirational, influential, and motivational speaker, teacher, and preacher. Pastor Wanda McElroy has served 44 years in ministry.

Pastor Wanda McElroy has served under the leadership of, the late Dr. William P. Foree, Bishop Jonathan Mullins, Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart and in 2003 she was ordained Associate Pastor under the leadership of, Sr. Pastor Michael T. Ward. Soon thereafter, she received an Honorary Doctorate in Theology, from Grace Bible College 2007.

Beyond the pulpit Pastor Wanda McElroy is the founder of; “It Starts With U” seamstress, floral arrangements, and more. Additionally, Pastor Wanda McElroy is the founder of “Sumin’s Cook “N” southern cuisine and catering service.

Bishop Cleotus & Sr. Pastor Wanda McElroy together serve as founders and leaders of, The “Ark” Center Ministries, Inc. A ministry of excellence and integrity, teaching biblical truths according to scripture. The McElroy’s together touch the lives of many with their powerful Prophetic word Ministry of healing and deliverance.

Our Beliefs

We believe all scriptures, old and new, were given by the inspiration of God. We believe in one God who is timeless in his existence, triune in his manifestation; being Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the Father, who is God himself, creator of the universe.
We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit.
We believe in the Holy Spirit who is God indwelling, empowering, and regenerating the believer.
We believe Christ our savior died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.
We believe every Christian must have an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
We believe that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible word of God.
We believe in justification by faith, and that renewal and cleansing of the mind is done through reading of the Word daily.
We believe in water baptism, by immersion.
We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, and that miracles, divine healing, and deliverance are a part thereof.
We believe worship and praise are our weapons against Satan.
We believe in the resurrection of the dead, eternal judgment, and life everlasting.