Pastor Rick Shelton came to Knoxville in July 2002. Prior to that he has pastored for seven years in Elizabethton, TN and five years in Carthage, IN.  Pastor Rick and his wife Sandra, who is an oncology nurse at UT Medical Center, were married on December 22, 1972 and have three children and five grandchildren.  They are committed to serving the Lord and the church and enjoy spending time with their family when possible.