LEADERSHIP

Pastor Kelly Ward and his wife Tracie have been married since 1996. They have 8  children ranging from young adults to elementary age.  Together, they launched Element Church in 2023 with a small group of people meeting in Gainesville, Georgia. 

Pastor Kelly is a dedicated Christian leader, Teacher and Pastor committed to faithfully preaching the Word of God and serving the local church and community.  With a passion of scripture and a heart for people, Pastor Kelly focuses on helping individuals grow in their relationship with Jesus through biblical teaching, discipleship, and practical application of God’s Word.

Pastor Kelly and Tracie both grew up in a Pentecostal Christian environment, and his ministry emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit, the authority of scripture and the transforming grace of God.  Pastor Kelly has a strong desire to see families strengthen, believers equipped for service, and communities impacted by the Word of God.

Pastor Kelly is known for his approachable style and commitment to truth, as he seeks to lead with humility, integrity, and compassion. Whether preaching, mentoring or serving the community, his goal is to point people to Jesus, and encourage them to live lives marked by faith, righteousness, and obedience to God.

Pastor Kelly and his wife Tracie are foster parents, and have adopted children internationally and locally.  Pastor Kelly is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.