Evangelist Joey Kelly
1208 Focis Street
Metairie, Louisiana 70005 USA
504-239-6550
joey@joeykelly.net
Overview
- From Houma, lives in Metairie
- Graduated from South Terrebonne in 1981
- Met the Lord while studying engineering at LSU
- Attended Southside Baptist and Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge
- Did missionary work in Haiti and 3 other countries
- Is an ordained minister
- Was an associate pastor
- Was involved in church planting in 3 cities
- Can be heard on WSHO AM 800 on Sunday at 8 o'clock in the morning
- Tells people he can sing and play piano
Salvation Experience
- Born again - November 30, 1984
- Baptized in water - Easter Sunday, 1985
- Baptized in the Holy Ghost - October 17, 1985
Ministerial Credentials
License to Preach Ordained, Pentecostal Church of God, Dallas, TX.. Currently serving as district board member and event speaker.
Character of Ministry
- Well-acquainted with suffering for the Lord, both in the USA and on the mission field, with a desire to walk in humility and the fear of the Lord while laboring in the ministry.
- Shoulders a burden for the lost, and to see believers return to the Bible and away from fads and winds of doctrine, seeking God for themselves for the problems they face in life, consequently experiencing the inner work of the Spirit of God that comes to the surrendered life.
- Holds a lofty view of Scripture.
- Believes that with God all things are possible.
Church Attendance
Current Ministry
- Radio evangelist/teacher - WSHO 800 AM, Sunday 8:00 - 8:30 AM. Program began airing January 7, 2007.
- Foreign missions - short-term trips to Haiti for revival work. Additional preaching and Creole language study in US-based Haitian congregations.
- Itinerant preaching - as the Lord opens doors.
Previous Ministry
- Various - pastor, assistant pastor, church planting, street preaching, Bible college instructor, music minister, homeless ministry, Sunday school teacher, youth ministry, home bible study, altar counselor, nursing home ministry, visitation.
Education
- Ministry of Reconciliation Fellowship, Baton Rouge, LA - 7 courses taken in non-degree program, studying under Dr. Bernard Rossier, former professor, World Evangelism Bible College and Seminary
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA - 3 years coursework in Electrical Engineering. Senior standing.