(PRESS PAUSE on far right video of Frank preaching at Truett-McConell College to enjoy interview) Two months ago, it was a HUGE honor for me to re-connect with one of the men that I admire most - William Franklin Graham IV. Will is Dr Billy Graham's grandson and son to Franklin Graham. Will graciously spent [...]
It was my privilege to return yesterday to the great First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD and worship the Lord. Dr John K Jenkins, senior pastor of the 11,000 member church is passionate about making dynamic disciples for JESUS. He is the brother-in-law to one of my best friends, Stevie Prather and [...]
Pastor Mark Batterson is a Godly genius, gifted author and also a receipient of God's great grace. He has a hunger to reach his city for God and travels the globe pointing people far from Jesus to a personal relationship with Him. Mark is the Lead Pastor of National Community Church in our Nation's Capital [...]
This is post NINE of a ten part blog. Check back each Monday for a new submission. Well, it has been fun to share some spiritual secrets that worked well for me the past 32 years walking with my Lord. I pray you have been blessed from these Heavenly hints and as this proverbial plane [...]
This is post number EIGHT of a ten part blog. Check back each Monday for a new submission My parents over a decade and half ago drove me 450 miles to beautiful North Carolina to enroll at Gardner-Webb University. Previously, on the trip before when I toured the campus as a prospective student we stayed [...]
This is post SEVEN of a ten part blog HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for a new submission We have talked about Rebounds, Respect, Relationships, Recognize, Read and being Ready but this week I will hit on REACH. The fact is as we reach it entails a degree of RISK. Everytime you try something [...]
Boxers desire it, Octupus have it, politicians crave it and people need it. Recently, we have talked about rebounds, relationships, respect, recognize, read and ready but this week we highlight REACH! The tale of the tape in boxing measures opponents reach. Its hard to get close much less KNOCK OUT the guy with a long [...]
One of my passions is promoting others. Periodically, I'm going to showcase some friends from various spectrums of life to my visitors. Some of these folks you may be familiar with and others you may learn to appreciate and glean from. Kelly Croy and I met nearly nine years ago at my dear [...]
Well, the past week was wild. In seven days, I drove 2,048 miles (no, I am not a tractor trailer driver) but have more respect for them than ever rolling to GA, MD, DC, VA, SC, NC, PA and then 300 miles to Ocean City, MD just returning yesterday, Monday Jan 31. On Jan [...]
God has been too good to me
 Last week we talked about how important it is to read but this week we highlight being READY. Once we read (Bible) we get READY (battle). Three weekends ago (Oct 1, 2011) I was worshipping with my family at my home church in White Plains, MD at our Sunday morning worship. In the month of [...]
This is part FIVE of a seven post blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission Honestly, I was not much of 'reader' while growing up. I'm sure I read my share of books but back in the day you could add "d" in front of read because I DREAD to read [...]
This is part FOUR of a seven post blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission Exactly 12 years ago, I took two vans full of students from church to ACQUIRE THE FIRE - Teen Mania's event in Baltimore, MD hosted by Ron Luce. Nearly 12,000 people were packed in the Convention [...]
This is post THREE of a seven post blog – HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission God created us to worship Him and fellowship with others. God in the beginning of the Bible knew that it was not good for Adam to be alone. God gave Adam the gift of Eve and [...]
This is post TWO of a seven post blog - HELPFUL HINTS. Check back each Monday for new submission. We have come a long ways in society. Slaves found freedom, women can vote, kids have rights and some groups even save whales and protect animals. Fortunately, society doesn't "play the race card" as much today [...]
This is week ONE of a 7 post series. Come back every Monday starting Sept 12, 2011 REBOUND - Our Position - His Disposition In basketball, rebounding is an art. It's not glamorous but imperative to win games. Basketball bad boy and former Chicago Bulls Dennis Rodman was a little different. Ok, that brother was [...]
My friend, Ronnie Dean "The Preaching Machine" of Missouri shared with me a story six months ago that really resonated with me. He shared a trip that he took to California and some friends invited him to see the massive, majestic Redwoods. These trees have endured tornadoes, weathered storms and stood the test of time. [...]
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com God has been too good to me. It was 32 years ago (July 1979) that at age seven I gave my heart to Christ and 29 years ago last week in July 1982 that at (age 10) I had such a burden for my friends who didn't know God [...]
Sorry for the delay since our last post but we have been ministering at the speed of God. Just in the last month we preached 24 times in six states and literally witnessed hundreds of decisions for Christ. "TO GOD BE THE GLORY - GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE!" On Saturday, July 9, 2011 I [...]
Professional basketball to me is not the same. Perhaps it is because I am getting older or the fact that since Michael, Magic & Bird retired the game isn't as appealing to me. I must admit that this season (particularly the playoffs were fun to watch). I love to watch "MARCH MADNESS" because those collegiate [...]
Yes, it is true. God saved over 21,000 souls to Himself in Jamaica with Praisefest Ministries "Cruise with a Cause" on May 30-June 4, 2011. As long as I live, we will forever recall what God did with 3,000 saints who took a vacation to help change a nation. It has been my privilege to [...]
5/15/11: Frank Shelton from Putnam Baptist Church on Vimeo. Just returned late Monday night from preaching EIGHT times in four days in beautiful North Carolina. The sermon above was the third of the morning services I preached at Putnam Baptist Church in Shelby, NC on Sunday, May 15 and I spoke that night at a [...]
Well after nearly three years of PRAYING and PLANNING we are weeks away from PRAISEFEST MINISTRIES - Cruise with a Cause to JAMAICA! It has been my honor to participate and preach on all four of their cruises and God saved over 18,000 souls on the first three cruises to Bahamas. Presently, we have been [...]
(watch above 30 sec video before reading post) For centuries it has been noted both intentionally and subliminally that the raising of hands displays victory. Regardless, if it be a battered boxer (Balboa) with extended arms upward, a politician winning an election, a sports team winning the big game with the whole world watching or even a [...]
 BACK TO OUR ALREADY SCHEDULED BLOG. Sorry for the delay but since returning from Dallas, TX and preaching over a dozen times in past two weeks I was hit with bronchitis and walking pnemonia not once but TWICE (and still under the weather as I write). On Wed, April 13, 2011 we just finished a five [...]
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com NOTE: My next post will be on National Treasures II (from the previous post). Check back next week. This blog is dedicated to what God did in downtown Dallas. As a sports fan, I love to hear the play by play from some commentators. Notice I didn't say ALL [...]
This will be blog one of a two part post. Walt Disney came out a couple years ago with a movie titled "NATIONAL TREASURE" starring Nicolas Cage. It is a fact, I love history and enjoy visiting historic buildings. This film was about catching up with legendary landmarks. God laid on my heart some time [...]
On September 13, 1985, (age 13) I met Gary Shapiro who was my host whom organized the RAMBO II contest that my godmother won for us to both meet Sylvester Stallone in Hollywood, CA. Mr Shapiro did the casting for Tri-Star Pictures and on my last night in Los Angeles, CA before returning home he [...]
Elvis Presley was only 16 when he first heard the powerful bass voice of J.D. Sumner. So captivated by the deep melodias tones produced by the Gospel giant (Sumner), an unknown Elvis would sneak in the back door of the Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, TN to soak up the songs. In the early 1950s, Southern [...]
The above video was perhaps the most popular commercial in this year's SUPER BOWL. For starters, I love the Super Bowl. Secondly, I may be an adult but still a BIG Star Wars fan! Good vs Evil always interests me. Ruth & I loved the commercial for Volkswagon featuring the kid dressed up as the [...]
