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Before transitioning into the Hebrew faith, Pastors Kenneth and Veronda Schools were already actively involved in modern Christian ministry and had undergone pastoral training, mentorship, and ordination.

Pastor Ken Schools is originally from the Southeast DC and Suitland, Maryland area of the DMV, while Morah Veronda Schools is from the Alexandria, Virginia area. Together, they began their ministry journey through mentorship and guidance received through Victory Christian Ministries International, under Pastors Tony and Cynthia Brazelton.

They were later ordained as pastors under Pastors Russell and Vetta Cash, founders of FLOW Church in the DMV.

We remain grateful for those who poured into us during those years. Although our understanding of Scripture and our doctrinal convictions would eventually develop in a different direction, we recognize the value of the foundation we received.

We were taught the importance of faith, relationship with God, character, integrity, family, service, and genuine relationships with others. Worship was also an important part of our development, teaching us to seek intimacy with our Heavenly Father and to understand His mercy, grace, loving-kindness, correction, and discipline.

We cherish the opportunities we were given to learn from and serve alongside pastors and leaders who helped shape our understanding of ministry.

In October 2016, we re-launched our ministry as we transitioned into what we understand as the Hebrew faith and the biblical faith of the Scriptures.

This transition represented more than a change in religious identity. It was a deeper commitment to search the Scriptures, examine our beliefs, and seek to understand the Bible according to what is written.

Our ministry became increasingly focused on teaching the Scriptures according to our understanding of the biblical commandments, the faith in Messiah, the identity and history of the biblical peoples, prophecy concerning the nations, and the historical context surrounding the Scriptures.

We seek to teach these things boldly, unapologetically, and respectfully, while examining the ways Roman and later Western European traditions have influenced the presentation and interpretation of biblical faith.

Our desire is to proclaim a gospel that is rooted in Scripture and centered on Mashiach, whom the world commonly calls Jesus Christ, whom we call Yashaya.

We look to the example of those first called Christians at Antioch, as referenced in Acts 13:1, and we seek to understand the relationship between faith, obedience, the commandments of God, and faith in Messiah, including the promise described in Revelation 22:14.

After re-launching in 2016, we began investing significant time in the communities on the west side of Charlotte, North Carolina.

We canvassed neighborhoods, spent time with families, conducted Bible studies, provided teaching and mentorship, and developed practical outreach efforts designed to meet people where they were.

Our early classes, outreach efforts, and Sabbath gatherings were held at the Arbor Glen Recreation Center in Charlotte, utilizing the community room and, at various times, an elementary school nearby.

Our ministry has always sought to demonstrate that teaching the Word of God and serving people should go hand in hand.

We believe that the experiences God allows us to walk through should not simply benefit us. They should equip us to become a blessing to others.

Our community service and ministry efforts have extended beyond one neighborhood.

We have served in areas throughout Charlotte, including Sugar Creek, North Charlotte, South Charlotte, and the Ballantyne area, while also conducting outreach and community service in the Fort Mill, South Carolina area.

For a period of time, we also held Sabbath services in Fort Mill as we served families in that community.

Our ministry has continued to maintain fellowship with our congregation and ministry family in the DMV, where relationships established over the years remain important to us.

We gather with our mobile family on a quarterly basis for fellowship, mentorship, teaching, preparation, and encouragement as we continue looking toward the coming of our Lord and Savior.

While our understanding of Scripture has developed significantly over the years, one thing has remained constant: Our desire to serve God and serve people.

Coming out of the religious traditions we once practiced has never meant separating ourselves from people who genuinely desire to know and serve God.

We believe there are people in Christian communities, Hebrew communities, and throughout the world who sincerely desire a relationship with God. Our purpose is not simply to create another religious organization, but to help people move beyond religion and into a genuine relationship with the Most High through the Messiah.

We seek to bridge gaps rather than build unnecessary walls.

The identity of the nations, biblical prophecy, the commandments, the gospel, and the mission given by Messiah to His disciples all play an important role in how we teach, serve, educate ourselves, love others, and prepare for the days ahead.

October 2026 marks ten years of continuous dedication to ministry, our church family, and the communities we serve.

Ten years represents countless hours of teaching, counseling, mentoring, praying, serving, traveling, gathering families, helping people, and simply being present when people needed someone.

We are grateful for every person who has been part of the journey. We are grateful for every lesson learned. We are grateful for every door God opened.

And we are grateful even for the challenges, because they helped develop our character, strengthen our faith, and clarify our purpose.

As we enter our next decade, our vision is to expand the reach of Restoration Center Charlotte nationally and globally, while remaining committed to the principles that have carried us this far: Faith. Scripture. Family. Service. Truth. Relationship. Integrity. Love.

Our desire is to continue making a meaningful impact in communities throughout this country and around the world for the sake of the Gospel of Mashiach/Christ Yashaya.

We believe the next ten years should not simply be about becoming larger.

They should be about becoming more effective in serving God, developing people, strengthening families, educating communities, mentoring the next generation, and preparing people for the coming of our Lord and Savior.