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Apostle James M. Kelly, D. Min.

    Pastor Kelly is the founder and senior pastor of Free Spirit Community Church in Panama City, Florida. He is a native of Mobile, Alabama and a retired member of the U. S. Air Force. He has been married to Margie, his best friend and co-laborer in the gospel for 38 years, and is the proud father of two sons.

    Pastor Kelly earned an AA degree in social work from Gulf Coast Community College, and a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Beacon University, Institute of Ministry. He also obtained recognition as outstanding minority college student; outstanding young men of America; and Who’s Who Among American Jr. college students. While serving in the military, he received awards for outstanding graduate from the NCO Leadership School and the NCO Academy. In addition to these, Pastor Kelly has received awards for his community service. He has served as an advisor on the Multi-Ethnic Advisory Board for Gulf Coast Community College, and has served as an amateur writer for the local NAACP publication.

    In addition to shepherding, Pastor Kelly is involved in jail ministry, and street evangelism. He travels conducting five fold ministry training sessions, and seminars on church order and government. He also mentors many young boys through his involvement in the local school system. Pastor Kelly’s call to disciple men and boys led to the establishment of the “Men Reaching Men for Jesus” annual conference.

    Pastor Kelly has a great love for people and a tremendous passion for the ministry God has entrusted to him. He is a pastor to pastors, the overseer of covenant churches and a father to many sons and daughters around the globe.

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Elder Margie Kelly, D. Min.

    Margie Kelly is a native of Panama City, Florida. She is the wife of James Kelly, who is the founder and senior pastor of Free Spirit Community Church. Pastor Margie earned an AA degree from Gulf Coast Community College, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Beacon University, Institute of Ministry. She received awards for academic excellence, and was recognized as an outstanding minority student.

    Pastor Margie answered the call to ministry and was ordained in 1986. She is very passionate about teaching God’s word, and she strongly encourages the body of Christ to live holy and mature lives. She also seeks to promote unity among believers of various ethnic groups and denominations, realizing that a unified body is a victorious body.

    In addition to nurturing and teaching, Pastor Margie serves as the church administrator. She travels with her husband conducting Marriage Seminars and Leadership training sessions. She is privileged to minister in various ladies conferences, as well as assist in the oversight of other covenant churches.

    Finally, she is the proud mother of two sons and one beautiful grand-daughter: And holds the honor of being mother of many sons and daughters around the globe.