Buddy and Carrie Kelley

Life Update

About five years ago, God began speaking to me about future plans. At the time, I had no idea what to do with them except trust and follow His lead. Over the years, our family has taken steps that often made others—and even us—wonder, “What in the world are they doing?”

But after countless prayers, unknown steps, and faith-filled decisions, I am honored to share that I am stepping fully into the calling God has placed on my life.
At the end of this year, our family will be moving to Winter Springs, FL, where I have accepted the role of Lead Pastor at The Foundry Church.

I am deeply thankful for the churches where I’ve had the privilege to serve as support pastoral staff over the past 20 years. Each one has been a stepping stone in preparing me for this moment, and each holds a special place in my heart. I am especially grateful for a father-in-law Butch Knight who saw God’s calling on my life early on and has faithfully mentored me all these years. And I cannot say enough about Trent Cory and Keisha Cory my pastors these past three years—thank you for challenging, encouraging, and supporting me as I’ve stepped into the unknown.

We are thrilled to join The Foundry Church family and step into this new season:

• • Leading people to encounter Jesus
  • Growing together in God’s Word
  • Boldly living out their faith.

The best is yet to come! God can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.