Dr. Jeffrey M Kelly

Jeff brings more than two decades of rich experience as both a pastor and professional counselor, walking alongside individuals and families with insight forged through years of hands-on ministry and counseling experience. His work has also extended into higher education, where he served as Director of Counseling in a university setting while teaching, training, and speaking to a wide-range of issues.

Jeff holds a master’s degree in theology with a concentration in counseling and, in 2023, successfully defended his Doctor of Ministry thesis at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, under the mentorship of Dr. Donald S. Whitney.

Married to his wife, Leyanah, for nearly 30 years, Jeff is a devoted husband and father of four. He and his family call Greenville, South Carolina home, where Jeff continues to serve with deep conviction and contagious passion—helping people move beyond survival toward lives marked by growth, hope, and true flourishing.