Leadership

Pastor Linda is the founding and Senior Pastor of Message Church. A due season and  prophetic word, that revealed hope and destiny into the life of Pastor Linda, was the key to putting her on the path toward her calling. She crosses ethnic, gender, and age barriers to reach each person with the love of God. As a prophetic preacher and prophetess, her sermons are timely and challenging. Each message and prophetic word brings encouragement, empowerment, and always points towards Jesus Christ. Answering the call to operate in the prophetic, Pastor Linda helps others grow their prophetic gift by holding prophetic schools to equip others within Message Church as well as others from many different churches and states. Pastor Linda also travels nationally and internationally throughout the year with revelatory messages for the Body of Christ. Pastor Linda’s heart is to love God by loving people and it shows in every area of her life.

Kamal and Swetha Patchala serve as Pastors for the International service.  They are originally from India and were raised in  Christian families.  They have a heart for the lost and have a desire to equip people with a strong biblical foundation and  raise a generation of believers who can shine as light in this dark world.  

Pastor Gail was brought up through the Helps ministry, serving in almost every area of the church for many years.   This truly has been the foundation of her ministry; Loving the Lord and Loving People.  
Recently ordained, Pastor Gail is now currently serving in the Prophetic Ministry Downpour of Message Church, teaching and training others in the prophetic gift.  She is over the Prophetic School for Message Church and has a heart to use the prophetic gift to encourage, edify and comfort the body of Christ!

Pastor Leisha Shelton serves as children's pastor of Message church. She has been serving in the role since the church was founded in 2005.  She loves working with children and has been passionately serving in this area. Her fun and exciting personality shines so bright, your kids will love her!

Lauren Shelton was raised in a Christian home and officially rededicated her life to Christ in 2016 by making a commitment to follow Him daily. Pastor Lauren has served in many different areas of ministry including: Summer Camp, Media, Worship, Evangelism, Missions, Nursery, Kids, and Youth. She was ordained in 2019 and currently serves as the Youth Pastor at Message Church.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her GSD/Golden mix Ivy.