Lesley Kelly
Office Administrator

Lesley was raised in a Christian home and grew up on a farm near Springboro, Ohio. Her “no-nonsense -- let’s get ‘er done” approach to life plays out at an early age, as she shares her comical 5 year old salvation experience.  In a Pioneer Girl’s class at church, her teacher showed her a picture of Hell.  . .  Returning home that evening she told her mom she wanted to get saved right now!  

Lesley’s administrative gifts surfaced in High School where Lesley maintained the stats for Dayton Christian’s High School Basketball Team and was also an office assistant to the Guidance Counselor and the Athletic Director.  Later, married with three children, she served as a homeroom mom for 11 years, President of the Athletic Boosters, Member of the School Board and created/directed the profitable fundraiser event known as “Market Day.”   Lesley has been active in many church roles as well including teaching children’s Sunday School, Nursery, and Children’s Church which evolved to serving as Children’s Pastor for several years.   When the need for a Royal Ranger leader arose, Lesley didn’t hesitate to take the post and became a memorable and talented Buckaroos Leader.  She also conducted a successful Bible Study in her home for young athletes, and was Ridgeville Community Church’s Office Administrator for seven years.  Lesley holds a Property and Casual Insurance license and has worked for Barb Fish Crop Insurance for 14 years.

Lesley is known and respected at Hope for her “see the need -- meet it” mentality where she has been a skilled and highly organized coordinator of youth and other church related events.  Her husband, Patrick, works alongside her with outstanding serving gifts as well. They also serve as greeters.   Lesley’s testimony of a divine healing and recovery from a serious, life-threatening illness underscores her deep faith in her “healer,” Jesus Christ, and her firm conviction that His Word IS the answer for every situation.   When asked what her major spiritual goal is, she responds, without hesitation -- “to remain faithful!”  Lesley is pleased to serve as Hope Church’s Office Administrator, and Hope is delighted to have this faithful, organized and efficient leader at the helm.

Lesley and Patrick have been married 23 years. They reside in Springboro, Ohio along with their three children – Marissa, and the twins, Jared & Eric (all three are currently in College).