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ABC/Eric McCandlessKel Mitchell has found a new calling in life.
On Sunday, the Keenan & Kel star announced he had officially become a pastor.
“Officially became a Licensed Pastor last weekend,” Mitchell revealed in a tweet. “Blessed and thankful for my @spiritfood Food Family and thank you Pastor Zeigler for seeing the calling of God on my life and trusting me with your Youth Department #SoulfulSunday #AllGod.”
According to Spirit Food Christian Center website, Kel has been working with the church’s ministry for over eight years.
“When he is not acting, writing or directing, Mitchell speaks to youth across the country encouraging them to trust in the Lord and follow their dreams,” the statement on website reads. “Kel also has been faithfully involved in Helps Ministry for over 8 years at his church, and most recently became the Youth Pastor of Spirit Food Christian Center after Pastor Zeigler saw God’s calling on his life to reach & teach the youth.”
Mitchell’s news comes on the heels of his recent stint on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, where he placed as the runner up to former The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown.
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