• jlewellyn(at)kingswaychurch.org

Jeff joined the Kingsway staff in 1991. He is our Executive Pastor.

Born: March 2, 1957, in Indianapolis
Family: Married to Gayle and dad to Ryan and Katelyn
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:25-31; Romans 8:31-39; Philippians 2:1-11
Alma Mater: Cincinnati Christian University, Xavier University
Favorite musicians: Straight No Chaser, Chris Tomlin, The Eagles; Classical
Favorite movies/TV shows: The Mission, NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, Everybody Loves Raymond
Worst habit: I have to start each day with a Diet Coke (fountain - no cans or bottles) usually from McDonald's drive thru.
Confession: I know all the McDonald's drive-thru workers by name.
Favorite food: bd's Mongolian Barbeque or a beef burger with Swiss and a side of macaroni and cheese from Shapiro's
Favorite memories: My wedding day. Nearly passing out in the delivery room when Katelyn was born. And a walk I took with my grandpa when I was a kid during which I first shared my desire to become a minister.
My hero(es): The only one to ever give his life for me - Jesus; my maternal grandfather; PV John
My greatest love: Jesus and Gayle. Both love me in spite of me.
If I could have any super power I'd ... have the energy of a child, the body of a young adult, and the wisdom and experience of a senior adult - all at the same time.
If I could travel back in time I'd ... walk with Jesus; witness the signing of the Declaration of Independance; watch the fall of the Berlin wall.
I'd rather be ... traveling just about anywhere, walking on the beach; working in my yard.
My bucket list: (1) Visit every country in Europe. (2) Visit each continent. (3) Skydive. (4) Return to India - this time with my family.

• swoolard(at)kingswaychurch.org

Shirley has served at Kingsway since 1980.

Born: January 20
Home town: Ransomville, New York
Family: Married to Les, mom to Michael and Chris, mother in-law to Melanie and Kim, and grandma to Parker, Eliana, Truett and Tobias
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:6-7
Alma Mater: State University at Farmingdale, New York
Favorite musical genres: Contemporary Christian, light rock and classical music
Favorite movies/TV shows: I like Hallmark movies, especially at the holidays.
What I've been reading: Christian fiction
Worst habit: I like peanut butter straight from the jar.
Confession: I would rather be living by water.
Favorite food: Comfort food: meatloaf, scalloped potatoes and stewed tomatoes
Favorite memory: Watching the boys grow up and develop into manhood.
My hero(es): My husband, Les, for the physical pain he has endured through the years.
My greatest love: I enjoy getting together as a family. My siblings are spread out throughout the country so it is rare to get together.
If I could have any super power I'd ... protect the children in the world.
If I could travel back in time I'd ... like to see what the Victorian times were like with their large homes and big front porches.
I'd rather be ... reading at the beach or painting plein aire.
My bucket list: (1) I would like to travel. (2) See the grandchildren grow up. (3) See Kingsway outgrow its campus.