Shelton Kelley is a servant of Jesus Christ, husband, father of two, Army Veteran, and Pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, where he began serving full-time Pastoring on April 1, 2026.

He gave his life to Christ in 2010, and by God’s grace has sought to walk in repentance, faith, and obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit.

In 2012, he was trained under the deacons at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, in Hinesville, Georgia, where he completed Evangelist Training and served in the Youth Ministry, later continuing in service at Real Touch Ministries in El Paso, Texas from 2015 to 2017 as a Deacon and Youth Minister.

He was ordained as a Minister at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in April 2025, affirming the Lord’s calling on his life to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

His desire is not to be seen, but for Christ to be exalted in all things, proclaiming that salvation is found in Him alone, as he presses forward according to Philippians 3:13, seeking to be found faithful.

First Lady Nikela “Nikki” Kelley serves faithfully alongside her husband, Pastor Shelton Kelley, at St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church. Married since 2014, they are blessed with two children, Ethan and Psalm, and are committed to serving God, their family, and the church with love, faith, and humility.

Since giving her life to Christ in 2012, First Lady Nikki has remained passionate about prayer, faith, and encouraging others in their walk with God. She finds joy in guiding women to become Godly representations of Christ by living lives rooted in grace, wisdom, and the Word of God.

After giving her life to Christ, she served as an Intercessor at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Hinesville, GA, where she also received training in Evangelism to help spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Her heart for ministry continues to be centered on prayer, discipleship, and encouraging others to grow deeper in their relationship with God.

First Lady Nikki holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, she continues to serve in the United States Army, and in addition to her military service, she is an entrepreneur who services women through their personal and professional endeavors.

As First Lady, she proudly supports the vision God has given to Pastor Kelley to build a church where faith grows, families connect, and the Word of God transforms lives.