GIA Publications - Artist - Shelton, Chris

Chris Shelton is the pastor of Broadway Presbyterian Church in New York City. Chris grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and was greatly influenced by the vibrant musical tradition in his (Baptist) church and by the extraordinary arts educators at Haltom High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Music at Texas Woman’s University. While in college, he was a scholarship choir member at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Denton. In 2000, Chris made the leap from Texas to New York City, earning his Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in 2003. Chris was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in 2004 and has served Presbyterian Church (USA) communities in New Jersey and New York. Chris’ first publication was the chapter on Lighting Design in the Boy Scouts of America Theater Merit Badge guidebook. His hymns have been included in the Mennonite hymnal, Voices Together; The Hymn Society collection, Songs for the Holy Other; and the worship resource of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Call to Worship.