Dr. Kelly was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming. Pastor was saved as a young man, pursuing a career in baseball and would later surrender his life to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After Bro. Kelly finished his education in Theology, he was involved in church planting and then in mentoring young men for the ministry (which he calls his 'greatest delight'). Pastor Kelly has been married to Leisha Jo for 32 years and has 4 children (Caleb,Hannah,Joshua,Beka) and 4 grand-children (Carter, Chloe, Clayton Jr., Judson).