Shelia was born on April 10, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio. One of eight
children, she attended The Church of the Living God, the Pillar, Ground and
Truth, in Dayton, Ohio. Established in 1903, the church ranks as one of
the oldest black churches in Dayton. Shelia sang with her sister Arlicia,
Theresa, brother Ikey. They were known as "The Four Key's Singers" and
participated in both Christian Radio and Television programs. In addition,
they sang in churches throughout the Mid-west states.
As a teen Shelia attended college in Washington, D.C. on a basketball
scholarship. During her sophomore year, in 1974, she joined the Garden of
prayer Holiness Church, and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and
Savior. Soon, as she tarried on the alter before the lord, she was filled
with God's gift of the Holy Ghost. She sang God's praises to the congregation
and was inspired by God to reach out to those she met through her life in sports
to accept Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
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...Shelia
saw a vision of the Lord. He said to her, "You are
My Little Warrior, and I am suiting you up for battle."
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During her college years, Shelia toured five European countries with "Athletes
in Action," a California based organization that is affiliate with "Campus
Crusade for Christ." Before embarking, Shelia saw a vision of the Lord.
He said to her, "You are My Little Warrior, and I am suiting you up for battle."
Shelia was inspired while touring Europe and singing to deliver God's message.
She spoke these words to the people, "I came all the way from the U.S.A to
tell you that Jesus loves YOU." |
Always obedient, Shelia became a two-time all-American, and a first round
free agent draft pick in the Women's Professional Basketball League.
Shelia has overcome many hardships over the years since she began her walk with
Christ. With the help of God she as acquire the fortitude to withstand the
attacks of the devil upon hr life with confidence and quiet resolve.
Shelia is determined to endure to the end. She has enshrined God within
her heart and has sung his praises through her mouth. God's Blessed gift
of all, that of LOVE.
Some eleven years ago, God inspired Shelia to go into the nursing homes and
to minister through song and the Word of God. Search out those lost or
straying souls who need to hear God's word. Hopefully, her ministry will served as a bridge leading people
to Christ and connecting them to Christ. The vision of her ministry is to
reveal to all that is is never too late to accept God as your personal Lord and
Savior. God is Love and Love conquers all.
Since the conception of this ministry in 1992, Shelia has ministered to the
the following nursing homes: Libbie Convalescent Center, The Windsor Home,
Richmond Nursing home in Richmond, Virginia, The Tappahannock Manor Health Care
Center in Tappahannock, Virginia, Bowling Green Health Care Center, Marian Manor
Brooke Nursing Overlook Point Nursing Home in Stafford, Virginia, Mary
Washington Healthcare and Heritage Hal Nursing Home in Colonial Beach, Virginia,
Woodmont Nursing Home, Hughes Nursing Home, the Chateau Nursing Home and
Commonwealth Retirement Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Shelia has
done special programs for "Thurman Brisben Homeless shelter, the Local NAACP,
Streetside Ministry in Washing, D.C. Abundant Life Ministries Food Program in
Annandale, Virginia and The Rappahannock Regional Jail Ministry in
Frederiksberg, Virginia.
In 1995, her ministry was featured in The Freelance-Star newspaper on August
17th, "Voice of Love" article written by Mr. Rodney Pringles.
In 1997, on March 17th, while a member of St. Michael Interdenominational
church, Shelia received her Certificate of License and Certificate of Ordination
for "Minister of the Gospel, and Minister of Music and Evangelism." For
the past eleven years she has sung and spoke the Gospel of Jesus Christ to
nursing home residents, their family members, and some churches. This road
has not been easy, but through it all she has learned to trust in Jesus!
Shelia's vision continues for this ministry She hopes to have a special radio program and write newsletters and special teaching materials
for nursing homes.
