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  • “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ (Eph 4:11).”

            *Frank loves JESUS, his wife & two children, sweet-tea, dining at Cracker-Barrel and SEEING SINNERS become SAINTS SERVING as SOLDIERS in the Lord’s Army. He preaches Christ crucified and coming again and an alliance evangelist with Luis Palau. Frank lives to lift up Jesus and builds unity in the Christian community. To date, he has ministered in various venues ranging from First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas to National Church of God in Fort Washington, Maryland. He has preached revival to thousands at Life Community Church in Jamestown, North Carolina and gave keynote at Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International. He has preached Sunday services at First Baptist Church of Monterey, California and spoke at BSU/FCA for University of Alabama - “ROLL TIDE.” Frank has preached Junior & Senior High retreats for Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield, Virginia and ministered at Singles’ Conferences at Immanuel’s Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. Frank has been an honorary guest professor at Washington Bible College/Capitol Bible Seminary and twice gave keynote at graduation of Grace Brethren Christian Schools. He has preached chapel on numerous ocassions to the 14,000 member predominately African American Jericho City of Praise in Largo, MD and a beloved revivalist at Church of God in Christ meetings.  He has led weekend men’s retreat for First Baptist Church of Plant City, Florida and ministered with homeless children in the destitute streets of Guatemala with Compassion International. Frank is also an endorsed speaker for UPWARD and at an event hosted by a Nazarene Church in West Virgnia exactly 197 souls were won to the Kingdom in one day! Frank preached twice at a UMC Youth Event to 3,000 with David Crowder Band in Richmond, VA and preached week long SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS for High Point Christian Academy in High Point, NC at Dr Mac Brunson’s former church, Green Street Baptist. Southern Maryland Christian Academy in White Plains, Maryland has had Frank preach chapel 16 consecutive years. He has been privileged to address countless chapels in Christian colleges and public schools across America and preached to 7,000 at VA Baptist Youth Evangelism Conference and booked TWICE to speak at SIX FLAGS AMERICA for “Faith Day.” Frank has preached Prayer Breakfast to Fortune 500 executives at the Georgia World Congress Building in Atlanta and drafted speeches for the House Majority Leader of Congress and Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He has had audiences with U.S. Presidents and paupers but his passion is ministering to students and sharing the Gospel to anyone and everyone. Frank was a workshop speaker at the nationally known IRON SHARPENS IRON Men’s Conference alongside Pastor Rick Warren’s pastoral staff. Frank has preached in Israel and ministered in Cairo, Egypt and shared the stage with U.S. Senators, Governors and Congressmen speaking at an event honoring a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Josh McDowell and Frank have both preached on all four Praisefest Ministries “Cruise with a Cause” to Bahamas, Jamaica and booked to preach with them to Haiti in 2013, with Chris Tomlin, Kari Jobe & CeCe Winans. Frank frequently is called upon by churches of all denominations and sizes for DNOW and booked Feb 6, 2012, to share his President Ronald Reagan impression on SARAH PALIN RADIO for ten minutes LIVE honoring the late Commander in Chief’s 101st birthday. Some of Frank’s best ministry moments were at the obscure country church and shackled souls incarcerated in prison known only to God and the individuals ministered. God loves both individuals of anonymity and celebrity and Frank desires to reach them both. His gift for preaching and promoting others make him a popular “emcee” as well ministering and introducing Grammy & Dove Award winners at concerts and cruises and he’s a friend of pastors and the local church. Ironically, Frank’s first ministry staff job was janitor of FBC Waldorf, MD (1989) and he prayed and daydreamed while in high school of opportunities to bring the Word to the world.  GOD ANSWERS PRAYER! In November 2011, Frank was tapped International Evangelism Chairman for the 2012 Olympics Outreach with nine time gold medalist Carl Lewis in London, England. To date, God has opened doors for him to minister one on one with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, offer counsel and spiritual encouragement to Washington’s most powerful politicians, World class athletes and others. God is the Famous One and Frank desires to be faithful. He trusted Christ at a church in 1979, running 33 in Sunday School and his childhood pastor, Dr. E.G. Jack and his parents, Frank & Sharon Shelton are his heroes. Frank stands on their shoulders each time he preaches and has gone on to share his testimony on world-wide television: Fox News, TBN, Daystar, SkyAngel, TCT, Moody Radio and honored to close in prayer at U.S. Capitol. The bottom line is Frank lives to lift up JESUS.

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    MEET FRANK:

       Part author, comedian & visionary but FULL communicator of Biblical Truth, Frank Shelton travels the globe pointing people far from God to a personal relationship with Jesus, The Christ. His sole mission is souls and his desire is to honor God in life and death. Either way he lives to make much of Jesus! Frank is an encourager and evangelist and his “spot on” celebrity impressions provide knee-slapping entertainment at the start but his passion is watching God work on the audience “inner-tainment” for a life long  journey with Jesus. Evangelism and Discipleship are the two oars that row his boat. Despite getting a “D” in public speaking in high school, Frank has an amazing ability to paint pictures with words and communicate eternal Truth while connecting instantly with an attention lacking generation. Frank has a God given gift to “dial in” to those disconnected from God and hung up in life.  A “speaker” is something that you can get at Radio Shack. Frank Shelton is much more than a “speaker” but a Spirit-led servant and soul-winner and last year alone had a front row seat to see God save nearly 30,000 souls in one calendar year.  That is not exaggeration but evangelism. He is perfect for audiences of all ages and speaks to over 1 Million people annually in person, via radio and world-wide television. The Bible says “your gift will make room for you and bring you before kings and great men.” Frank wanted to do three things with this life. Enter politics, protect the President or Preach the Gospel around the world. By his 35th birthday, he was blessed to pursue all three vocations.  His father, Frank Shelton, Sr retired Deputy Chief of the United States Capitol Police in Washington, D.C. and his ancestor was on duty at Ford’s Theater, Good Friday 1865, the very evening President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Frank’s ancestor carried Lincoln across the street the night he died. Frank’s family friend was a pallbearer at Elvis Presley’s funeral in 1977, but he knew as a child that the real honor is not carrying “The King of a Nation” or “King of Rock n Roll” but “King of ALL kings” by our life and lips. It’s one thing to carry greatness but eternally different when Greatness (God) carries you!

       Frank trusted Christ at age seven, read the entire Bible by eighth grade and had such a burden for friends without a personal relationship with God that he brought 22 kids to VBS at age ten (1982). Frank promoted the Lord and God promoted him. He was crowned Prom King his senior year at Thomas Stone High School out of 1,200 peers and abstained from alcohol, drugs and pre-marital sex. Regardless, if at a church setting, corporate event or on world-wide television Frank has a gift to connect and captivate.  Jesus is not boring and either is Frank!  After working 17 years on Capitol Hill, at the highest levels of government he left the secure salary, prestige and perks “by faith” to touch as many lives as possible for God’s Glory. He has served as a youth pastor, Minister of Evangelism, senior pastor and is an itenerant preacher travelling locally, nationally and globally to preach the Gospel. Frank is also a featured speaker with Compassion International & UPWARD and is anointed by God and endorsed with respected national ministries sharing HUMOR, celebrity impressions and powerful life stories that Exalt the Savior, Encourage the Saints and Evangelize the Sinner desiring to build God’s Kingdom not his. He is a revivalist and harvester and ideal for students, singles and Sunday services speaking over 200 dates per year at various venues ranging from outdoor festivals, DNOW, conferences, colleges, cruises, camps, world-wide television, massive mega churches to the small, country church.  All ministry is BIG when we’re obedient to God’s call. Frank is a regular guest on FOX NEWS LIVE in NY serving as a correspondent on “Faith & Religion” on national television discussing current events. He attended the Billy Graham School of Evangelism in Monterey, CA and in 1999, was named Distinguished Alumni from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC and presently an alliance evangelist member with Luis Palau Evangelistic Association. In 2010, Shelton was recently tapped to be the International Evangelism Chairman for the 2012 Olympics in London, England and served as VP of National Christian Youth Speakers Network (2000-2003). Twice, SIX FLAGS AMERICA booked him to preach for “FAITH DAY” in their amusement parks and presently listed w/ Dr Charles Stanley, Kay Arthur, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Tony Nolan and other friends with Stream4Truth http://www.stream4truth.com/site/channels/speakers/frank-shelton On Capitol Hill, Frank boarded “Air Force One” and flown on “Air Force Two” but today gladly flies Southwest Airlines to share the Gospel with anyone whom will listen.

       To date, Frank has appeared on FOX NEWS, CBS, Sarah Palin Radio, TBN, Sky Angel TV, Daystar, “Atlanta Live,” Moody Radio, Babbie Mason’s TV Show, TCT – “Rejoice,”  C-SPAN, Dr Beth Show, JC-TV, Sharon Hinton-Smith’s “Its A Wonderful Life” on COMCAST in NC, Baltimore Sun, Florida Gazette, Charotte Observer, Southern Maryland Business Journal, Roll Call, THE WEB, Maryland Independent and countless other outlets. Harlem Globetrotter and Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon asked Frank to write the foreword to his new book “TRUST YOUR NEXT SHOT” alongside Michael Jordan & Bill Cosby. His radio program “FRANKLY SPEAKING” aired the past two years on American Family Radio and serves on Advisory Board of www.CruisewithaCause.org and founder of Celebrate Jesus! Crusades. He has co-authored six books and wrote two books “FINAL APPROACH: Career vs Calling?” & “Blessedness of Brokenness” are available on Amazon.com Pastor Matthew Barnett of L.A. Dream Center & Dr Junior Hill both wrote the foreword to his new book released February 2012. Regardless, if speaking to 7,000 at a youth conference, couple hundred at a church revival or 12 teens incarcerated in prison for Frank its always been for an Audience of One. Frank resides in Southern Maryland with his wife, Ruth and their two children Hannah & Andrew.

    MINISTERED: (Shared the stage)

    * Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Adam Crabb, Andre Crouch, Anthony Evans, Avalon, Ayiesha Woods, Audio Adrenaline, Babbie Mason, Barlow Girl, Big Daddy Weave, Bishop Paul S Morton, Buddy Mullins, Byron Gage, Carl Lewis, Casting Crowns, Clay Crosse, Ce Ce Winans, David Crowder Band, David Edwards, David Nasser, David Phelps, DecembeRadio, Dr David Ring, Donnie McClurkin, Dr Emir Caner, Dr Ergun Caner, Ernie Haase, Fred Hammond, Jamey Ragle, Jars of Clay, Jason Crabb, Jentzen Franklin, John Gray, Dr. Johnny Hunt, Josh McDowell, John Rulapaugh, Josh Shipp, Evangelist Junior Hill, Kari Jobe, Dr Lloyd Ogilvie (Chaplain of US Senate), Hezekiah Walker, Kutless, Larnelle Harris, Lauren Green, Lecrae, Lex Luger, Lynda Tait-Randle, Mary Mary, Matthew West, Meadowlark Lemon, Michael English, Michael Tait (NEWSBOYS), Newsong, Nicole C Mullen, Nikita Koloff, Palmetto State Quartet, Patrick Dopson, Rebecca St James, Dr Rick Scarborough, Evangelist Rick Stanley, Russ Taff, Sam Glenn, Selah, Skillet, SONICFLOOd, Tammy Trent, Thousand Foot Krutch, Dr Tim Lee, Dr  Tony Evans, Tony Nolan, 33 Miles, Will Graham, ZOEgirl & countless others!

    MESSAGE:

     The Gospel is GOOD NEWS. While we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Frank Shelton, Jr preaches Christ crucified, risen from the dead and coming again in great power. Jesus is not a way to Heaven but “The Way, The Truth and The Life” (John 14:6). Under Heaven, there is no other name given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is via the cross that we can come to Christ “by faith” and God’s great grace (Eph 2:8-9). The message of God and the ministry of the evangelist is not only a gift to Body of Christ but a TREAT not a threat.

    MISSION:

    Defense wins championships in sports but OFFENSE builds the Kingdom regarding souls. Frank is an evangelist and encourager partnering with clergy and local churches to ADVANCE God’s Kingdom. He is a servant as much as a speaker and has the heart of a shepherd but the fire of an evangelist. ASSIST pastors in helping fulfill God’s vision for the church to go and grow to the next level with the Lord. ACTIVELY inspiring Christians to share their faith with a lost and dying world. We may not all be preachers or teachers but we are commanded by Christ to be “reachers.” APATHY has no room in the church today and God uses Frank powerfully to extract complacency while reminding all to focus on Christ, being faithful, fruitful and follow through with the will of God for their lives. Shelton is more than a communicator but a catalyst/conduit to help Christians grow deeper in discipleship, experience JOY in their journey with Jesus, rediscover power of prayer while equipping saints to learn the thrill of leading others to the Lord. Frank is a SOUL WINNER and exists to LIFT UP Jesus, local church, the pastor, Christians’ and a future generation of servants whom will serve the Savior as soldiers in the Lord’s Army.

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    SNAP SHOT:

    * Trusted Christ at age 7 / brought 22 kids to VBS (age 10) in 1982
    * Read entire Bible by 8th grade – (1985)
    * President of Student Govt – John Hanson Middle School – Waldorf, MD – 1985-86
    * Prom King of Thomas Stone H.S. – Waldorf, MD (1990)
    * President of Christian Student Fellowship – Charles County Comm College – 1991-1993
    * Appt by U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms to be bi-partisan floor staff of US Senate - Wash D.C. – Apr 1995
    * Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs, NC (B.A.) – 1996
    * Constituent Liaison/Special Assistant/Speechwriter – House Majority Leader U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer (MD) – ’96-2000
    * Ordained into Gospel Ministry – Cresthill Baptist – Bowie, MD – Aug 1998
    * Billy Graham School of Evangelism in Monterey, CA – 1999
    * Minister of Evangelism – Dunkirk Baptist Church in MD – 1999-2001
    * VP of National Christian Youth Speakers Network – 2000-2004
    * Assistant to Director of Federal Relations – Office of Maryland Governor – 2000-2001
    * Volunteer Presidential Correspondence Office @ The White House (President Clinton & George W Bush) – ’99-2004
    * Fundraiser/Membership Service @ Republican National Committee - Washington, DC – 2001-2005
    * Advisory Board Member of AMERICAS HEROES OF FREEDOM - Washington, DC – 2002 – Present
    * Founder of Celebrate Jesus! Crusades – 2005 – Present
    * Recruit Officer/Internal Affairs/Office of Chief – US Capitol Police - Washington, DC – 2006-2007
    * After working 17 years on Capitol Hill walked away to “do work of an evangelist” – July 2007
    * Endorsed & active member Conf of So Baptist Evangelists (COSBE) – 2007 – Present
    * Advisory Board Member for PRAISEFEST MINISTRIES “Cruise with a Cause” 2006-Present (39,000 saved)
    * “FRANKLY SPEAKING” radio show aired two years on AMERICAN FAMILY RADIO
    * Senior Pastor – First Baptist Church of Accokeek, MD-(pastor died & Frank filled in temp) 2008-2010
    * Basketball Hall of Famer Meadowlark Lemon asked Frank to write foreword TRUST YOUR NEXT SHOT – 2011
    * Distinguished Alumni for Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs, NC – Oct 29, 2011
    * Frank has shared his testimony on world-wide tv: TBN, Daystar, TCT, ATLANTA LIVE, FOX NEWS & many more!
    * Nationally Endorsed Speaker UPWARD & Compassion Intl - 2009 – Present
    * Assistant Maryland State Dir for C.U.F.I. w/ Pastor John Hagee – Present
    * FOX NEWS LIVE religion/political contributor (Frank appears regularly on national tv) – Present
    * Only full-time evangelist in MD/DE Baptist Conv. Frank speaks 200 dates per year
    * Alliance Evangelist Member with Luis Palau Assoc & NGA – Oct 2011 – Present
    * Tapped International Evangelism Chairman for 2012 Olympics Outreach “Bridging the Gap” – London, England

    “He that winneth souls is wise” – THE BIBLE