January 3, 1988, a group of a dozen adults, Penn State Students and children began to have Sunday morning worship in the home of Perry and Jacque Babb. This was the beginning of Keystone Church, initially known as 'Church of The Harvest' and for some time as Antioch International Church. The Babbs had worked at PSU as Campus Ministers for 8 years. During those years, a plan formulated for an unconventional type of community church. This new church would be built without the limitations of tradition, preference or culture, but designed biblically and strategically for the hour, as God would lead. This plan developed into a model for other new churches and is characterized by supernatural experiences with God, 'signs and wonders', miracles, the Presence of God along with honest, genuine relationships between people with integrity, spontaneity, a covenant community and a sense that every individual has a profound destiny and can be used by God to bring His Kingdom in every area of life.

During the first 10 years, substantial ministry was developed outside the United States. The church had become 'international' in focus. A global consciousness developed into a global ministry effecting more than a dozen nations. These changes required a name change reflecting the broader vision. The new vision was contained in the name, Antioch International Church. It was the type of church, which was and still is based on 10 characteristics of the Antioch Church of the Bible. The international focus and make up of the church remains today.

'Church' meaning 'a group called together for a special purpose'. We believe that the church is more than a building and that we are called to serve in our homes, professions, and everywhere our feet tread.  During the time as Antioch International Church, a number of churches and ministries developed. Some examples include SOZO Institute of the Arts, Joshua House (an 'at risk kids' youth center and community centre in Tyrone, Pa established by former Mayor/Pastor Jim and Jess Kilmartin) and more than a half dozen churches in Eastern Europe, orphanages in Belize and Rwanda, national youth conferences in Bosnia, English language instruction to poor children in Taiwan, leadership training in Asia, Guatemala, and Bulgaria, business seminars and medical clinics in Eastern Europe.

In November of 2002, 20 acres were purchased on College Ave. In State College, for the construction of Keystone Centre, a complex to minister to the Spirit, Soul and Body including a worship, training, and global ministry administration center as well as art, medical and professional centers. (For details, click 'Keystone Centre'.)
In May 2008, Antioch International Church changed its name to Keystone Church and Ministries, Inc. which we believe ties us into the heritage of our state and nation's call to the nations.

In November 2008, we became affiliated with Bishop Bart Pierce and Rock City Church Fellowship in Baltimore, MD.

From Our Land
20 acres on E. College Avenue, State College, PA 16801