Gentle Shepherd Ministries was established in 1989 when God merged
the ministries of Rayola Kelley and Jeannette Haley together.
Goal of GSM
The Goal of Gentle Shepherd Ministries is to preach the gospel of the
Lord Jesus Christ and to make disciples in compliance with the Great
Commission (Matt. 28:19). This ministry also labors to equip the saints
for the ministry of servanthood. As a mature and seasoned Bible teacher
and speaker, Rayola imparts depth and substance to the hearer. She knows
her subject well and has authored numerous books and Bible studies.
Areas of Ministry
Scriptural Counseling
- Family
- Teenagers, children
- Marital, pre-marital
- Singles, divorced
Ministering Deliverance from:
- Destructive cycles in relationships
- Fear, anger, oppression, hopelessness
- Suicidal tendencies, addictions
- Confusion, guilt, shame
About GSM
GSM Leaders
Rayola Kelley
was born again and saved out of a cult in 1976 while serving in the U.
S. Navy. She has been active in different areas of ministry such as
Sunday school, evangelistic meetings, retreats, and jail ministry. She
established a local fellowship where intense Bible Studies and
discipleship training are conducted to equip believers for the
ministry.
Rayola has authored
close to 30 books and numerous Bible Studies including an advanced
Discipleship Course that his being used in countries such as Africa,
Cuba and Pakistan. Among her many books is “HIDDEN MANNA”
which deals with destructive cycles in people and relationships, and
“BATTLE FOR THE SOUL” which presents a clear picture of the
battle that rages in the soul.
Rayola along with
her co-laborer in the Gospel Jeannette Haley have appeared on Christian
TV, as well as various radio programs. She also had her own radio
program called “The Bottom Line.” She conducts different seminars (such
as the “Hidden Manna Seminar”), and seminars that train
Christians for leadership.
Although versatile
in her service to her Lord, she still maintains that the most important
aspect of the Christian life is to sit at the feet of Jesus, and gain
greater revelations of His infinite character and glorious redemption.
She stresses this basic truth to those who sit under her teaching and
discipling.
Jeannette
Haley is
a talented and committed servant of God. She has been in service to her
Lord for about 25 years in various capacities. She is a professional
artist and prolific author, both talents she has used to the glory of
her Lord.
Jeannette is an
evangelist at heart. Although she lost her voice 10 years ago to a
condition known as Spasmodic Dysphonia, she continues to evangelize
through tracts and the Internet. She displays her leadership, as well as
her versatile talents as a pianist in the worship service. She oversees
children’s Sunday school and writes the materials taught in the classes,
always ensuring their Scriptural integrity.
Due to her talents,
she has expressed her sincere heart towards God in various art forms
including 14 murals for the Chapel of the Resurrection at Cedar Park
Assembly of God Church in Bothell, Washington, as well as in various
books and Bible Studies. Her sensitivity towards God has been revealed
in her children’s books, and her fierce loyalty to His truth in her
monthly articles and fiction Christian books. She continues to prove to
be a seasoned and compassionate minister to those who seek her wisdom
and guidance.
Krista Dinatale
has been
with Gentle Shepherd Ministries since 1996. She ministers to the Lord,
as well as to His servants with her anointed singing. She is
evangelistic and often works side by side with Rayola and Jeannette in
ministering to others. As a vital part of the ministry, she is
responsible to oversee various aspects of the ministry including
administrative duties, worship and the ministry website.
Tom and Carol
Richardson
have been involved
with Gentle Shepherd Ministries since 1997. These two individuals are
not strangers to full-time ministry. They have been active in the
ministry of helps for many years. Tom and Carol have lifted the burden
of different ministers and ministries with their talents in the
construction, renovation and maintenance of Christian camps and
churches. As for Gentle Shepherd Ministries, they have been faithfully
supporting and advising, as well as using their various abilities to
lift burdens. Tom also adds his musical talents to minister to others on
the worship team.
Don and Marietta
McCollough
have been involved with Gentle Shepherd Ministries since 2002. They
serve as a vital part of the leadership and family of this ministry in
different ways. Don serves as one of the deacons, as well as has a
ministry of practical helps. He has a real concern towards those who are
downtrodden and in cults. Marietta teaches the young children in Sunday
school, as well as help to oversee the different evangelistic community
outreaches. Their two children, Jared 14 and Katie 10 are also a big
part of the ministry. They have been on the forefront of evangelistic
outreaches, and have served as examples to the other young people. Jared
serves as a greeter and helps with the sound system. He occasionally
ministers with his saxophone. Katie assists her mother with the
children, and has proven to be a helper in practical ways to the
leadership.
Carrie Seaney
has lent her support and talents to Gentle Shepherd Ministries since
2003. Her talented abilities as an elementary teacher has
also become a ministry. Along with Marietta McCollough, she teaches our
young children. Carrie also
occasionally ministers to others with her beautiful singing voice.
Jane Rodriguez
has complimented Gentle Shepherd Ministries with her grace and quiet
strength since 2003. She serves as a coordinator for Gentle Shepherd
ministries in regard to the local ministry LOVE Inc. She and her
husband, Jim, live in Nampa, Idaho. They have four children and
five grandchildren.
Rich Ralston
came to Gentle
Shepherd Ministries in the spring of 2005. He is an evangelist at heart,
and has been involved with Christian work for over two decades on both a
local and international level. He started an international ministry and
continues to oversee the financial needs of an orphanage in India. He
has been involved with the Boise Rescue Mission as both a board member
and a minister. In Gentle Shepherd Ministries, he oversees the men as
far as equipping them for ministry. He has his own insurance business in
Boise. He and his wife, June, have three grown children.
Maria Salgado
Animas,
along with her family, came to Gentle Shepherd Ministries in December of
2005. A mother of five children, she was born in Mexico in a family of
18 children. She has an incredible testimony of God’s intervention. She
has been in the United States for over 20 years and is a U. S. citizen.
In Gentle Shepherd Ministries, Maria serves as a both a translator and
liaison to the Hispanic people. She and her husband, Javier, along with
their children are committed to evangelism within the Hispanic
community. Their daughter, Yolanda, also lends her love and talent for
music and the flute to the worship team.
| Gentle Shepherd Ministries is a non-profit
organization and all donations are tax-deductible. |
