Karen Wheaton

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In Passionate Pursuit of Jesus

Karen Wheaton is a seasoned Christian minister whose music and preaching has moved listeners to pursue God in passionate worship for many years. 

At the age of 17, Karen began to sing on the PTL television network. This opportunity opened the door to travel extensively around the world and serve alongside many of the great ministers of that day. 
 
In 1998, the emphasis of her ministry took a surprising turn. God called her to move back to her hometown of Hamilton, Alabama. She began working with the youth of the community, which launched the ministry now known as the Ramp.
INVITE KAREN TO SPEAK
Karen Wheaton Ministries in front of her barn

In Passionate Pursuit of Jesus

Karen Wheaton is a seasoned Christian minister whose music and preaching has moved listeners to pursue God in passionate worship for many years.

As a young lady, she traveled with the Spurrlows in the Festival of Praise, before launching her solo ministry, singing and preaching the gospel across the nations. Throughout the ‘80’s Karen had the privilege of serving alongside some of the great ministers of that day.

In 1998, the emphasis of her ministry took a surprising turn. God called her to move back to her hometown of Hamilton, Alabama. She began working with the youth of the community, which launched the ministry now known as the Ramp.

INVITE KAREN TO SPEAK

If you have been betrayed,

He is faithful.

If you are heartbroken,

He is your comfort.

If you need healing,

He is the mender of all wounds.

If you are believing for a prodigal child to return,

He is watching the road with you.

Join Karen on the Front Porch

Every Wednesday thousands of women tune in to Front Porch Friends to watch Karen on Facebook Live and YouTube. She shares truth from the Word of God and prays to see God move in the impossible situations many of them face. 

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Get to Know Karen Wheaton

Karen is married to Rick Towe. Rick is originally from Chattanooga Tennessee and functions as the CEO of the Ramp. Through his unwavering dedication and extensive administrative experience, Rick oversees the everyday operations of the ministry. Previously working as Senior Vice President for Covenant Transport, Rick uses his business skills to direct ministry finances, Ramp School of Ministry expansion, and future Ramp development. He is passionate about creating an infrastructure that is pleasing to God so the ministry can be propelled to the fulfillment of the vision.  
 
Karen lives in Hamilton, Alabama. Because her family has been in this area for five generations, she often says “Hamilton has around 7000 people…all kin to me”.  Karen was raised in a Christian/ Pentecostal home. Her parents, Bill and Nell Harris, were married 60 years before her father’s passing. Her only sister, Janet, also serves with her husband, Skip Alexander, in full-time ministry. 
 
Together, Rick and Karen have four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 
Karen’s favorite things to do are…
 
  • Playing with her grandchildren
  • Looking for Native American artifacts with her sister, Janet
  • Shopping at yard sales with her mother
  • and Experiencing the beauty of God through the woods, bluffs and creeks that abound on her family home place
 
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Karen Wheaton and husband, Rick Towe

Get to Know Karen

Karen is married to Rick Towe. Rick is originally from Chattanooga Tennessee and functions as the CEO of the Ramp. Through his unwavering dedication and extensive administrative experience, Rick oversees the everyday operations of the ministry. Previously working as Senior Vice President for Covenant Transport, Rick uses his business skills to direct ministry finances, Ramp School of Ministry expansion, and future Ramp development. He is passionate about creating an infrastructure that is pleasing to God so the ministry can be propelled to the fulfillment of the vision.  
 
Karen lives in Hamilton, Alabama. Because her family has been in this area for five generations, she often says “Hamilton has around 7000 people…all kin to me”.  Karen was raised in a Christian/ Pentecostal home. Her parents, Bill and Nell Harris, were married 60 years before her father’s passing. Her only sister, Janet, also serves with her husband, Skip Alexander, in full-time ministry. 
 
Together, Rick and Karen have four children, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 
Karen’s favorite things to do are…
 
  • Playing with her grandchildren
  • Looking for Native American artifacts with her sister, Janet
  • Shopping at yard sales with her mother
  • and Experiencing the beauty of God through the woods, bluffs and creeks that abound on her family home place
 
Visit the ramp