Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr. & Lady Kenyatta Foy

Get to Know Our Pastor at New Beginning Ministry Incorporated

Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr. & Lady Kenyatta Foy

Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr. is a dedicated Pastor at the New Beginning Ministry Incorporated in Louisiana (Previously known as " New Life Ministry Baptist Church"). In April 2009, he decided to restart this ministry after the church was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He's determined to continue doing this great work of God.


His Family Life

Aside from being a Pastor, Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr is also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Addiction Counselor. A Passionate and Compassionate Entrepreneur, Professor of Psychology, Counselor, Trainer, Lecturer, Fitness Instructor, Public Speaker, Mentor, Life Coach, Husband, loving Father and Grandfather.



A Troubled Past

Because of Pastor Foy's continued rejection of Jesus Christ, he found himself serving over ten years in prison. While incarcerated, pastor Foy had a genuine encounter with God and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Not long after he accepted Christ, the prison was where he acknowledged and received his call to ministry. New Life Ministry Baptist Church was his previous Incorporation of more than 27 years. Pastor Foy's current Incorporation is now (NBMI), New Beginning Ministry Incorporated.


Turning His Life Around

After serving for more than 10 years in prison, Pastor Foy enrolled in the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He was ordained as a minister of the Gospel in 1997 at the Elysian Fields Baptist Church by Dr. Ken Taylor.

Deciding to further his knowledge and educational background, he obtained the following degrees:
Associate’s Degree in Christian Education (May 1998)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Ministries (December 1999)
Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling (December 2002)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of Louisiana (March 2005)
Doctorate in Ministry With a Specialization in Pastoral Counseling (December 2010)

Providing Professional Help

"Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist"
Pastor Foy has been providing counseling services in a clinical and ministerial setting for more than 20 years. He combines his knowledge of theology and psychology to offer a holistic approach to his counseling service. This includes providing education and training through seminars, workshops, and marriage seminars as well.


Pastor Foy provided lay counseling training for those who wish to offer such help within their ministry. Aside from this, Pastor Foy also provides marriage and family therapy within his community. His passion for strengthening relationships, within the African American Community, has led to the creation of the "Rekindle the Fire Marriage Ministry."

Pastor Foy defines Counseling with one word (i.e., insight). He defines insight as the ability to see into what has been hidden, distorted, or covered up. His scriptural foundation can be found in the Bible which states, Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors, there is safety (proverbs 11:14).

Associate Professor of Psychology
As a servant of God, Dr. Foy has dedicated his life to impacting the people for the glory of God. That is why he advocates for healthy living, mindfulness, and awareness that promotes both spiritual maturity, psychological wellness, emotional stability, meditation and physical fitness (We Fit Health & Wellness), he Created alongside his wife/partner Lady Kenyatta Ruth.

He is experienced in providing substance abuse counseling, education, and treatment where he has developed what he calls “Eight Essentials to Recovery." His work reveals that the principles of recovery are fundamental for both the Bible and the Twelve Step programs. He calls it the faith and work principles approach to recovery.

Dr. Foy is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Southern University in New Orleans, where he enjoys teaching young adults as well as providing them with the essential skills necessary in life. He has served there as a Professor for over eight (15) years. Some of the courses that Dr. Foy teaches are Abnormal Psychology, Advance Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Family Psychology, General Psychology, Personality Theories, Seminar in Black Psychology, and Special Topics in current events in regards to Psychology.

"Bring the Unknown into the Known"

Counseling Philosophy

Counseling can be defined by one word: "INSIGHT"

Insight is the ability to see into what has been hidden, distorted or covered-up.

Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr. , LMFT
Lady Kenyatta Ruth Certified Ordained Minister, Business/Personal Consultant, Health & Wellness Consultant (2021)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (since 2005)

Scriptural Foundation:
Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety. (Prov. 11:14)

All Due Reverence &
Without Further Ado.
We Diplomatically Present To You Dr. Kenneth Foy Sr. & Lady Kenyatta Foy

Services Provided:
Individual Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Marriage Counseling
Family Counseling
Group Counseling
Anger Management Counseling
Grief & Loss Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Counseling Training
Healthcare & Selfcare Training
Fitness Training
Meditation Training
Spiritual Discipleship
Business & Personal Consulting
Life Coach
Mentorship
Mediation