
Kelly Presson is the National Director of Children’s Ministry for the Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri. Kelly has a
long and rich history of involvement in children’s ministry birthed in his heart at the age of
seven. During a kid’s crusade the Holy Spirit met with Kelly and began to open his heart and
mind to a lifetime of impacting children while they are young. Since then God has profoundly
gifted Kelly in methods of preparing children to be Spirit-filled leaders among their friends, at
their schools, and in their communities. Hundreds of children, through this unique course have
become “Special Forces” servant leaders in their church body and beyond.
Kelly began his ministry with children and youth as the Student Ministries Pastor at First
Assembly of God in Jackson, Missouri. Kelly then accepted a position to oversee the Student
Ministries department at Living Water’s Assembly of God in Cabot, Arkansas. While there, he
was invited to be the Arkansas District Children’s Ministry Agency Coordinator with the
Assemblies of God. Most recently, since 2007, Kelly and his family have found a home and a
center for children's ministries at Christian Celebration Center in Midland, Michigan. Upon
arrival at CCC, Kelly immediately filled the role of Executive Director of the Mid-Michigan
Royal Family Kids, overseeing two separate camps for the international RFK ministry in the
Mid-Michigan area. Up to 80 adult volunteers per camp who, under the direction of Kelly, are
able to impact and influence the lives of hundreds of children who have been place in the foster
care system. During his tenure at Christian Celebration Center, Kelly continued to build upon his
incredible reputation as a kid’s camp evangelist, traveling to camps in the greater USA to
minister to thousands of children. He has also created school assemblies on the importance of
words, the impact of bullying, and how to handle stress and anxiety and has successfully made
this presentation to area elementary schools. While experiencing the phenomenal impact of his
ability to reach children through unique giftings, God birthed in Kelly the desire for a greater
platform wherein he could help create informed and talented children's leaders throughout the
world. Through BGMC, Kelly was invited to become an international instructor for children’s
pastors and has been involved in children’s ministry leadership conferences around the world.
Kelly Presson is intricately prepared and skilled to develop and enrich current and upcoming
Children’s ministry leaders who will then build a nation of Spirit-filled servant-hearted leaders
among our children nation-wide and world-wide. Beside Kelly, supporting his vision and helping
him remain grounded, is his equally gifted wife of 29 years, Traci. Together they have a son,
Jacob, who is 20 years old and pursuing a career in ministry at Evangel University