Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Frank Shelton, Jr.

Waldorf,MD
Frank Shelton, Jr.

Summary

Accomplished Spokesperson and best-selling Author with a proven track record of fostering global connections and delivering impactful messages. Appointed as the youngest Floor Staff in decades by the U.S. Senate, demonstrating unparalleled diplomatic skills and a commitment to sharing the Gospel worldwide. Recognized for exceptional leadership and communication abilities, with accolades including two honorary doctorates and leadership awards from Capitol Hill, Hollywood, Olympics & more.

Overview

30
years of professional experience

Work History

Frank Shelton GLOBAL
World-Wide (Waldorf, MD)

Founder
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

Our mission is to exalt Christ, encourage Christians and evangelize the lost. We minister to folks from homeless, Hollywood to Heads of State. For four years, I led a weekly Bible study to lawmakers.


Our national radio, TV and podcast airs weekly coast to coast and four continents. Estimated 310M homes on four continents. Three times invited to preach to over 120,000 @ Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda, Africa.


Invited to speak multiple times on Capitol Hill. Keynote at retirement for "AIR FORCE ONE" staff @ Joint Base Andrews.


Chaplain at last four Olympics. Plus, serves on a national task force combatting human trafficking. Compliment the local church and preach revivals at home and abroad.

2012-2024 Olympics (LWFCI)
Dallas, TX

International Evangelism Chairman (Chaplain)
04.2012 - Current

Job overview

* Received an Award from "Olympian of Century" 9x Gold Medalist Carl Lewis for my efforts ministering at the Olympics.


* Honored to be appointed International Evangelism Chairman by Dr. Sam Mings who has done every Olympics since 1984.


* In Rio, we saw over one thousand souls give their life to Christ while on the ground ministering during the Olympics. We saw Olympians to fans to Uber drivers receive Christ.


* Honored to be interviewed by CBN this summer for our involvement with Olympics in Paris. #JesusSaves

Capitol Ministries
Dover, DE / Annapolis, MD & US Capitol

Pastor @ State Capitol
03.2015 - 12.2019

Job overview

  • Provided pastoral care to elected officials in need, offering counseling and guidance.
  • Led the weekly Bible study to lawmakers in the State Capitol. My boss at the time was leading the White House Cabinet Bible study. I had the honor to attend the Cabinet Bible Study one time.
  • Flew to Nicaragua and hand-delivered the Bible study to President Daniel Ortega. My wife, Ruth and I were invited to pray over the president in the President's private residence. They also invited me to return and preach on the floor of their Congress on national TV. We received several awards and five Mayors of different cities honored us. Mrs Ortega invited me back to speak to over half a million people at a large gathering. It was an honor to help put on the table to begin a weekly Bible study with their governmental leaders. Even communism needs evangelism.

Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc
Washington, DC

State Coordinator (DC, MD & DE)
03.2014 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted with TEN of Rev. Franklin Graham's 50 state DECISION AMERICA TOUR. Many suggest that tour was pivotal in prayer and mobilizing Christians. Over a quarter of a million people attended in person with thousands giving their life to Christ.
  • Often spoke before Franklin Graham before he came to town. Consider John The Baptist making way for Christ. We mobilized tens of thousands of clergy, Christians and churches to attend the rallies.
  • Taught entire congregations how to share their faith one on one or with a crowd. Preached frequently across America while serving on staff with BGEA.
  • Privately ministered to ministers and their spouse/families.
  • Featured in DECISION Magazine (publication of BGEA).

Inter-Mountain Christian News
Washington, DC

White House Correspondent
09.2013 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Managed numerous simultaneous assignments while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Attend Daily The White House Press Briefings in James S Brady Press Room. Covered various events from press conferences in the East Room, arriving dignitaries, capturing MARINE ONE land on South Lawn and did interview on North Lawn of The White House.
  • Draft and submit reports, note and editorials for our viewing audience.

Spirited Debate & HANNITY (Guest)
New York, NY / Capitol Hill & Dallas

Fox News Guest Correspondent
08.2013 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Traveled to NYC, Dallas & Capitol Hill to be a guest on FOX NEWS.
  • It was an honor to speak on national television weighing in on current events, policy, public officials, presidential campaign but with a Biblical worldview.
  • Honored to be interviewed by Sean Hannity, Lauren Green & Kim Guilfoyle among others.
  • The producer for "Spirited Debate" with Lauren Green would ask me to pitch ideas for them to run with and even referred other guests to be on their show.

U.S. Capitol Police
Washington, DC

Recruit Officer
04.2005 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • My father, Frank Shelton retired as Assistant Chief of U.S. Capitol Police. Out of 3,000 sworn officers and civilian he was number two. He received the Director of the Secret Service Leadership Award and was Chairman of Inaugural Committee.
  • The Shelton Family has protected directly or indirectly the last 25/28 U.S. Presidents.
  • Since childhood, at one time I had a desire to be in politics, protect the President or preach the Gospel. I was blessed to pursue all three by my 35th birthday.
  • While serving a Recruit Officer I was assigned to Internal Affairs & Office of the Assistant Chief. I would drive the Assistant Chief to and from meetings.
  • The Lord closed the door, when I was injured on the job in 2006. It was evident that He had other plans. The day after J6, the Assistant Chief's Office called me to do a prayer for the USCP and thousands viewed it. I was blessed to get glowing comments from Deputy Chiefs, Special Agents, K9 handlers and officers noting the prayer ministered to them. Praise the Lord.

Republican National Committee
Washington, DC

Fundraiser
02.2001 - 07.2004

Job overview

  • Personally raised over $1M in pledges for the Republican National Committee and promoted President George W Bush polices.
  • Assisted at black-tie dinners with POTUS. At one dinner, we raised over $29M and another was $30.4M
  • My office was evacuated on 9/11. Meet and build friendships with donors, elected officials and Hollywood.

Dunkirk Baptist Church
Dunkirk, Maryland

Minister of Evangelism
08.1998 - 07.2002

Job overview

  • Helped the church grow to become the second fastest growing Southern Baptist Church in the Great State of Maryland
  • Preached in the senior pastors absence. Was known to bring well known artists and civic leaders to our church. My friendships with Grammy winning singers and public servants brought enthusiasm to our congregation with folks driving from various states and counties to attend.


Governor of Maryland
Washington, DC

Aide to DC Director / Legislative Affairs
02.2000 - 02.2001

Job overview

  • Worked in Governor's Capitol Hill Office (444 North Capitol Street).
  • Assisted the Director Federal Relations with projects
  • Supervised the Governor's Suite @ Camden Yards - Baltimore Orioles. Filed expense reports and greeted dignitaries and guests.


U.S. Rep Steny H Hoyer (MD)
Washington, DC

Spec Asst / Speechwriter / Constituent Liaison
07.1996 - 02.2000

Job overview

  • Special Assistant to Congressman Hoyer (MD)
  • Attended events with him and often met with constituents and dignitaries in his absence. Wrote multiple speeches that he read on floor of Congress. At times, invited to give the remarks in his absence. Once spoke at a black tie dinner, honoring a Nobel Peace Prize recipient because congressman couldn't attend at last minute. He joked, "Frank, you wrote it. Go give it!"
  • Represented the Congressman and gave remarks at military retirements, ground-breakings of hospital, attended meetings in DC, his district office and with military brass. Invited to fly three times on "Air Force Two" on Congressional Delegation / Civic Tour.
  • Congressman's fulltime driver taking him daily from his home to Capitol Hill, The White House, Pentagon, Town Hall Meetings and anywhere in between.
  • Conducted comprehensive research in order to address specific questions or concerns raised by constituents accurately and efficiently.

United States Senate
Washington, DC

Floor Staff (Bi-partisan)
06.1994 - 08.1995

Job overview

  • Appointed as the youngest in three decades by Senate Sergeant at Arms Howard Greene (R) to be one of only three staff to work for all 100 United States Senators. It was a bi-partisan appointment to serve daily on the floor.
  • Escorted U.S. Senate Chaplain. Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie & President Pro Tempore Strom Thurmond (R-SC) daily on the floor. The Senator was 94 years old and the Chaplain would open the Senate with prayer.
  • Blessed to get to know and serve daily all 100 Senators from Bob Dole, John Glenn, Ted Kennedy & Tom Daschle, respectively. Learned quickly to be kind to all on both sides of the aisle.
  • Maintained a positive attitude throughout each shift, effectively navigating challenges and fostering a pleasant work environment for both staff and officials.


Education

Billy Graham School of Evangelism

The River University

Honorary Doctorate
05.2018

Emmanuel Bible Institute

Honorary Doctorate
02.2018

Gardner-Webb University

Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
05.1996

Skills

Public Relations

Communications

Spokesperson

  • Organizational Leadership
  • Meeting leadership
  • Global perspective
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical and Critical Thinker
  • Effective Communication
  • Executive Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Team building
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Founder

Frank Shelton GLOBAL
01.2020 - Current

Pastor @ State Capitol

Capitol Ministries
03.2015 - 12.2019

State Coordinator (DC, MD & DE)

Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc
03.2014 - 11.2019

White House Correspondent

Inter-Mountain Christian News
09.2013 - 02.2017

Fox News Guest Correspondent

Spirited Debate & HANNITY (Guest)
08.2013 - 02.2016

International Evangelism Chairman (Chaplain)

2012-2024 Olympics (LWFCI)
04.2012 - Current

Recruit Officer

U.S. Capitol Police
04.2005 - 07.2007

Fundraiser

Republican National Committee
02.2001 - 07.2004

Aide to DC Director / Legislative Affairs

Governor of Maryland
02.2000 - 02.2001

Minister of Evangelism

Dunkirk Baptist Church
08.1998 - 07.2002

Spec Asst / Speechwriter / Constituent Liaison

U.S. Rep Steny H Hoyer (MD)
07.1996 - 02.2000

Floor Staff (Bi-partisan)

United States Senate
06.1994 - 08.1995

Billy Graham School of Evangelism

The River University

Honorary Doctorate

Emmanuel Bible Institute

Honorary Doctorate

Gardner-Webb University

Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
Frank Shelton, Jr.