Text Box: Road to Pastoral Ministry We marvel at the road, the way, and the preparation that it has taken for Elder Henry L. Kelly to arrive at this present moment. God has anointed this dedicated man of God to minister the Word by precept and example. During the early 80’s, he achieved many things and being new in the ministry did not hinder his service for the Lord. In the San Francisco Jail system, Elder Kelly conducted church services for the inmates, New Believers Bible Classes, as well as counseling for alcohol and drug abusers. Sometimes these sessions would lead to one on one counseling, which was both challenging and life changing for many. Understanding that quality ministry produces integrity in a minister, Elder Kelly would go into the court rooms to represent the inmates, and would reach out to their families as well. Becoming more determined to share the love of God, he wrote “Eleven Do’s and Don’ts in Dealing With Offenders” a training manual that has inspired many. Quite often his lectures and seminars on Jail and Prison Ministry inspired the Christian Community to join and work in their local prisons. Some ministers wear a few hats, some wear many and are called out by God to step out in many areas of faith. Elder Kelly has worn many hats while at the True Hope COGIC, he came as a Deacon, then he was called to be a Minister of the Gospel, Sunday School Teacher, a Member of the Counseling Staff, a Trustee Board Member, Executive Fundraiser President, and Spearhead Team Member for Special Projects, just to name a few.

Elder Henry L. Kelly

Pastor Henry L. Kelly

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