Pastor Shea and Abigail began their ministry as church planters. They founded and pastored the Mt. Olive East Church of God in Cleveland, TN, from 1999-2005. From there, they went to pastor the Oak Forest Church of God in Southaven, MS. After spending 8 years in church administration, serving in Missouri, Michigan and Texas, as State Youth and Discipleship Directors, they felt the call to return as pastors to the local church.999-2005. From there, they went to pastor the Oak Forest Church of God in Southaven, MS. After spending 8 years in church administration, serving in Missouri, Michigan and Texas, as State Youth and Discipleship Directors, they felt the call to return as pastors to the local church.

Pastor Shea and Abigail came to Bethalto Church of God as Senior Pastors in April, 2015. They serve here with their three sons, Micah, Ryan and Bentley.