Frank Shelton, Jr.

Frank Shelton, Jr. is a native of our Nation's Capital. He resides in Waldorf, Maryland. Frank's three passions are people, public service and public speaking.
He has co-authored two books THE MAKING OF AN UNSHAKABLE CHARACTER and THE VERY BEST OF TEEN SUCCESS and released three CDs: "Frankly Speaking" Frank Shelton's Favorite Stories. Frank graduated from Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina and was named a Distinguished Alumni in 1999.

At 33, Frank has worked 14 yrs on Capitol and most recently with the Republican National Committee. Frank had the pleasure to serve Members of both political parties but he realizes that people are more important that parties.

On April 12, 1995, (at 23), Frank was appointed by The Honorable Howard Greene, U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms to work as a bi-partisan figure on the floor of the United States Senate. This opportunity enabled him to interact daily with all 100 U.S. Senators. Frank served his hometown four years under the leadership of Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (1996-2000). In 2001, he served his home state working in Governor Parris Glendening's Capitol Hill Office for the fine people of the Great State of Maryland.

Frank was always active with student government and in seventh grade served as Treasurer and was elected President of the Student Body in Middle School. He played three years of basketball at Thomas Stone High School. Frank played 11 seasons of organized basketball and coached three years while in college. Frank's greatest accomplishment was awarded not on the court but off the court. Like many students in high school, Frank was invited to many of the parties but he politely declined because he viewed his reputation more important than temporal acceptance from peers. Attending only two parties in four years of high school, Frank was crowned Prom King his senior year by 1,200 of his peers due to his convictions and kindness to all. Frank's message of hope reminds all that we can still "reach the top" without bottoming out. Frank loves to repeat the famous quote: "If you lose your wealth, you have lost nothing. If you lose your health, you have lost something but if you lose your character (reputation), you have lost everything!

Frank's experience as an athlete, mentor, coach, youth pastor and concerned citizen enable him to not only communicate with people but more importantly connect with people. Frank loves basketball, throwing football, washing cars, making friends and most of all, his beautiful daughter, Hannah.
 

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At 34, Frank Shelton, Jr. shares a passion for people, preaching and public service. He addresses audiences across America at various conferences, crusades and churches and loves leading the lost to the Lord. Frank uses humor, celebrity impersonations and incredible illustrations that Exalt Christ and Encourage Christians while pointing as many people to the Prince of Peace (Jesus Christ). His sole mission is souls. In the last 48 months, over 2,000 people have made personal commitments to Christ. While working full-time on Capitol Hill, Frank spoke in 72 churches and schools in 2001-2002 alone, at various revivals, retreats and youth rallies.

Frank is an ordained minister and loves doing "the work of an evangelist." Frank admires Andrew in the New Testament because he was always bringing someone to Jesus. Frank attended the Billy Graham School of Evangelism in Monterey, California and is a former youth pastor and Minister of Evangelism at Dunkirk Baptist Church in Maryland. He is the co-founder of the largest annual Youth Rally in Southern Maryland and is perfect for both teens and adults. He is a featured speaker with Sam Glenn at The National Christian Youth Speakers Network www.christianyouthspeakers.com , and Character Speaks www.characterspeaks.com .

Outside of Christ, Frank's favorite Biblical person is Joseph of Arimathea. Frank's father retired in 1995, as Deputy-Chief of the United States Capitol Police. Frank's father is a fourth generation police officer in the Nation's Capital. Frank's ancestor was on duty at Ford's Theater, Good Friday, 1865, the very evening President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. It has been noted that his ancestor assisted in carrying President Lincoln across the street where he died 11 hours later. Frank's family friend was a personal friend to the late Elvis Presley and was asked to be a pallbearer at Elvis' funeral. Frank's ancestor carried the "KING OF A NATION" and his friend carried the "KING OF ROCK 'N ROLL" but like Joseph of Arimathea we carry the "KING OF ALL KINGS!" Joseph of Arimathea carried Christ one time but we carry Christ daily by our life and lips. It is one thing to carry greatness but something entirely and eternally different when GREATNESS (God) carries us!

"I am just a Western Union messenger boy delivering a telegram of God's love to the door of humanity."
-Dr. Billy Graham

Frank has shared the stage with: President Jimmy Carter, Cal Thomas, Grammy Award Winners- Jars of Clay, Ce-Ce Winans, Dove Award Winners-Michael English, Jonathan Pierce, David Phelps of Gaither Vocal Band, Ernie Haase (former tenor to Cathedrals Quartet), Darrell Scott (father of slain Columbine student), Sam Glenn, David Parker, Canton Spirituals and others!