Pastor Shelly co-pastors Acres of Hope Christian Fellowship with her husband Joe. She has been active in ministry since the late 1980s, serving as Youth Pastor, Women’s Ministry Leader, Outreach Ministry Leader, Elder, and in many other capacities. She currently holds a Bachelors degree in Human Services and is actively working on completing her Masters degree.
In addition to her ministerial role, she works full time with a nonprofit mental health agency, further fulfilling her lifelong calling to help others find healing and purpose in their lives.