Minister Karen M Ellington is a woman after God’s own heart, called by God to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost and suffering soul.  Born to Mr. Collin M. and Mrs. Sadie B. Smith, Minister Ellington grew up and attended school in Baltimore, MD.  She graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and attended Towson State University in Towson, Maryland.  She moved to Metropolitan area in 1991 and pursued a career in banking.  In February 1992, she began and enjoyed a lucrative career in the banking industry at Chevy Chase Bank as Assistant Branch Manager and also as Quality Control Inspector.  After 10 years in banking, in December 2001, Minister Ellington followed her heart’s desire to a full time career in the home to more fully attend to the needs and care of her family.  This became the opportunity for God to prepare Minister Ellington for ministry.

Minister Ellington accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age.  She served as a junior usher and choir member in the her home church, located in Baltimore, MD.  Desiring a more personal and intimate relationship with the Lord, God led her to Beyond the Veil Worship Center, where she has been a member since its inception in April 2000.  She has served faithfully as a member of the Deaconess Board, Street Ministry, Mass Choir, Praise and Worship Team and Sunday School Staff.

Minister Ellington acknowledged her call to the Gospel ministry in May 2001.  She attended the year long Ministerial Training Class in BTV School of Ministry and graduated in November 2003.  She preached her initial sermon and was licensed by Beyond the Veil Worship Center, Inc. on April 25, 2004.  Minister Ellington currently serves as an associate minister on staff at BTV.   She is also the Coordinator of BTV Hospital/Sick Ministry and teaches bible study in two Adult Day Care Facilities located in Oxon Hill and Upper Marlboro, MD. She is currently completing courses in the pursuit of her undergraduate degree at National Bible College and Seminary.       

Minister Ellington is the loving wife of Deacon Taylor A. Ellington and together they have two beautiful daughters, Victoria Taylor and Crystal Nicole.  Minister Ellington mission is to live a life of true obedience to the Most High God and to empower others to believe in the saving and healing power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Two of Minister Ellington’s favorite scriptures are...

Psalm 138:1-3 (KJV) 

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 

Philippians 1:21 (KJV) 

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.