ABOUT US
VISION
Reaching the lost, teaching the found, sending the taught.
MISSION
Lakeside is on the move by winning new members, while loving, and serving others.
STEWARDSHIP
"Therefore, we are committed to tithing or giving as the way we support our ministry and
the thing we value.'
VALUE
Every member, if possible, will be regular attendance (Drive in) (Heb. 10:25) Every member will be a tither (or strive to be) (1 Cor. 16:1-2)
Every member will invite friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors to drive in church and strive to win someone to Christ (Matt. 28:19)
Every member will be involved in at least one ministry relating to Lakeside United Methodist Church.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Randy B. Kelley, Senior Pastor
Dr. Randy B. Kelley is an activist pastor and a political organizer. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Leeds High School, Leeds, Alabama.
While serving in the United States Army, he specialized in race relations, substance abuse prevention and combat infantry training. Kelley graduated at the top of his class as Distinguished Instructor Training Graduate at Fort Ord, California and Distinguished Leadership Academy Graduate in Wiesbaden, Germany. He received several awards for his leadership and teaching abilities in training combat soldiers in the Republic of Korea. While teaching in Korea, his classes were visited by 13 Generals and the Secretary of the Army.
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Dr. Kelley graduated from Jacksonville State University with a B.S. Degree in Sociology and Psychology. He obtained a master’s degree from Gammon Theological Seminary and a Doctorate Degree from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA, where he was elected student body President. Kelley has served as an advisor of the Jacksonville State University Masonic Order and as a former instructor at Morris Brown College and Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA.
Kelley’s accomplishments and achievements over the years include but not limited to the following: Vice Chairman of the Democratic Committee Black Caucus; Vice Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Conference; Inducted in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Board of Preachers at Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA; Former Talk Show Host of “Tell It Like It Is” radio stations in Gadsden, Birmingham and Anniston, AL; Former NAACP and SCLC President; Former Gadsden, AL City Council Member; Convener of Race & Religion Team of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church; Chapter in book entitled, Connections: Communities, School and People Who Made Them published by Auburn University named in Dr. Kelley’s honor for his work in mobilizing leaders. His leadership was featured nationally on TV ONE Divine Restoration Program; Before his present pastoral assignment at Lakeside United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL, he served as pastor in Collinsville, Irondale, Gadsden, Birmingham, Anniston, Hobson City, Lanett, and Lafayette, Alabama. Dr. Kelley currently serves as the Chairperson of the Alabama Democratic Party.
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Dr. Kelley is married to Gelaine Kelley, and they are the proud parents of a son, Jabriel and daughters, Jamillah and Jamaya.
The Arts Collab is welcoming dynamic individuals who are committed to creating innovative learning environments through the arts as part of a collaborative team. Several spots are available across all artistic disciplines (Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Art). Teaching Artists are added to our roster and matched with school residencies as they become available. By joining our team, our artists have the potential to diversify their careers beyond the classroom as our programs expand. Opportunities may periodically arise to become a workshop presenter or to collaborate with various Birmingham cultural organizations. Although experience in education is preferred, artists with limited teaching experience are also encouraged to apply.
WILLO PAM
Administrative Assistant
XAVIER NEWBY
Facilities Manager
