Chris Shelton

Author: Chris Shelton

Chris lives in Salisbury, NC, with his wife, Molly, and their four children. As a pastor, Chris is a teacher/preacher, writer, leader, and ambassador in the community whose heart is to mobilize and equip the local church to be the bridge-builder, barrier-breaker and change-agent it is meant to be, while being a people who are known by their love one another. Chris has most recently as Lead Pastor of Life Church and Director of Operations with Rowan Helping Ministries, both in Salisbury. He is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MACM), previously studying at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Currently, working toward a D.Min degree in Social Justice and Community Advocacy with Hood Theological Seminary. Chris and Molly are also both proud alumni of Appalachian State University. Prior to ministry in Salisbury, Chris served as the Carolinas Regional Manager for Samaritan’s Purse. The Shelton's have lived in several different locations across North Carolina, where Chris has served as a Church-Planter and on staff with churches in Boone, Wilson and Charlotte. The Shelton's are active in their community, building relationships and partnerships to advance to Gospel of Christ, while contributing to the strengthening of the existence of an active, missional, multiethnic, multigenerational, socioeconomically diverse, irresistible Church in the community.

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

There is a time…to speak

This appeared first at Facebook.com/WestoverChurch on June 2, 2020 “There is a time for everything,” the Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3; “a time to be silent and a time to speak.” Sadly, Christians and churches have too often chosen to remain silent in matters of racial injustice and systemic racism, and tragically, the Gospel that …

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May 14, 2020

A Reconciling People

A Church's Response to the death of Ahmaud Arbery

April 7, 2020April 10, 2020

Embracing the Darkness

While Holy Week is typically recognized by days such as Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, there is one particular day that doesn't quite get the attention it probably deserves - in particular, the day between the Cross of Good Friday and the Empty Tomb of Resurrection Sunday, otherwise known as 'Holy Saturday,' This post explores the significance of darkness, symbolized with the tomb. When we learn to embrace the darkness, the light of resurrection becomes that much brighter.

February 23, 2020April 9, 2020

An Acceptable Fast

A reflection on Lent through Isaiah 58. There is a difference between an acceptable fast and fasting for self-gain. Don't waste your fast!

February 11, 2020April 9, 2020

Radiance & Goodness

A lesson on radiance, goodness and the glory of God from Psalm 34. Where you find goodness, you find the glory of God. Taste and see that the Lord indeed is good!