Pastor Kyle is the lead pastor of Kingdom Culture Church—Long Island, visionary of Kingdom Global Initiative church network and Hope House home church. Radically saved as a young teenager, Pastor Kyle shares his testimony how it was the clearest way God personally revealed himself to him. Pastor Kyle’s story is so radically transformative, News 12 Long Island, a local news station, decided to share his story and was recently nominated for a NY Emmy. Glory to God! Pastor Kyle is a dedicated husband to his wife, Rachel Watkins now for 16 years. In 2012 both Kyle and Rachel planted their first church called Safe House Ministries. Man makes the plans, but God establishes his ways. This is the best way to sum up Pastor Kyle’s ministry.

After just a few short years, Safe House Ministries bursted forth with exponential growth as lives were transformed with the unparalleled gospel of salvation. Since receiving his degree in theological studies and pastoral ministry from NYACK COLLEGE, he received his bachelor’s degree and finally, a Master’s degree in Psychology. He graduated with a 4.0 gpa, receiving high honors in his graduating class. Kyle has always sensed a sincere call to pastoring and planting churches in Long Island. In 2017, Kyle was led by the Spirit to take on a new apostolic assignment as the merging and revitalizing pastor of Calvary Family Full Gospel, know known as Kingdom Culture Church—Long Island. 

Pastor Kyle, his bride, Rachel and his congregation were given the opportunity to bring life and kingdom expansion into a community who lost sight of the existing church that seemed to have lost it’s ability to impact lives with the Kingdom of God. 6 years later, Pastor Kyle and Kingdom Culture Church have made amazing strides in the community by the glory of God. Making disciples, teaching sound doctrine, equipping believers, building families and restoring hope in the community has been the continued effort of this amazing church . 

Kyle is also a two time world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (2017-2018). Kyle has competed as a Jiu-Jitsu combat athlete for over 10 years and has taken his talents to the highest level of competition. Although Kyle is a fierce component, his greatest attribute is his boldness to preach Christ in a environment that is uncharted territory. Grateful for God and Jiu-Jitsu, Kyle continues to make a change with the gospel.