Pastor Kelly was born in Lumberton, North Carolina. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and History with a Minor in History of Ideas from Southeastern College at Wake Forest. He is also a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., where he earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Counseling. Pastor Kelly previously served as Associate Pastor at Grey Stone Baptist Church in Durham, N.C. He has also traveled throughout N.C. and S.C. doing extensive pulpit supply work, revivals, etc. His passion is preaching and teaching God’s Word and seeing lives completely changed by its power. Pastor Kelly is married to his sweet wife, Lindsey. They are currently in the process of adopting their first child. They enjoy traveling, playing with their dog, Cody, and spending time with family and friends.