Pastor Kevin A. Kelly is a native of Little Rock, Arkansas, where he has lived all of his life. He founded Fellowship Christian Church in September 2021, after serving as Senior Pastor of Second Baptist Church, multiple locations, for 22 years. Pastor Kelly is a well-respected leader and voice in the Greater Central Arkansas area where he works to unite the body of Christ through prayer and service. He's widely known for his life of integrity, heart for integration, and his candid preaching style.

Pastor Kelly continues to serve on several civic groups/boards which help to promote the betterment of the community and individual welfare. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Ministry from Central Baptist College, and, in April of 2008, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Saint Thomas Christian College in Miami, Florida. He is a proud member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity organization.

Pastor Kelly has been happily married for 34 years to Mrs. Vickie Kelly.
He is the proud father of three daughters, two sons-in-law and is a very proud grandfather of three grandboys. Pastor Kelly believes that strong families build strong churches and communities.