LEADERSHIP
Rev. Karlton D. Turner
Senior Pastor
Pastor Karlton D. Turner is a native of Youngstown, Ohio, and the son of Jake and Dorothy Turner. He accepted Christ at an early age at New Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Lonnie A. Simon. A 1992 graduate of Chaney High School, he later pursued a bachelor's degree in music performance at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. While attending college, he became a member of Progressive Temple of Faith Church.
Pastor Turner served Progressive as the Assistant Minister of Music for many years before being elevated to the pastorate in 2019 by the church's founding pastor, Rev. Roosevelt Boyd. Throughout his tenure, he has served faithfully with a vision to minister to the lost, the poor, and the brokenhearted, while bringing hope to the hopeless and love to the unloved. He seeks to unify the body of Christ in the common goal of winning souls for the Lord. His love for God drives him to constantly strive for excellence in Christ, helping others realize their full potential through a relationship with Jesus.
Pastor Turner has been married to the love of his life, Kayra Boyd Turner, for 26 years. Together, they continue to be leaders in their home, church, and community, inspiring both young and old alike to live the life God has called them to live.
Lady Kayra D. Turner
First Lady
Lady Kayra D. Turner. affectionately known as Lady Kay, is a native of Anderson, Indiana. She is the daughter of Rev. Roosevelt and Mother Janie Boyd. Lady Kay accepted Christ as Lord and Savior of her life at an early age. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1982.
Lady Kay has served in the church's music department as Choir Director since the church began in 1984. Throughout the years she has helped to mentor many of the young ladies that have grown up in the church and in the community. Lady Kay is dedicated to the youth, teaching them Christian values, respect for one another and their elders. She has been groomed for the office of First Lady by one of Anderson's finest, Mama Janie.
