Dr. Derek T.Shackelford

Rev. Dr. Derek Shackelford graduated from Frederick Community College with an associate in arts degree and from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. He also holds a Master of Divinity Degree and an earned Doctor of Ministry Degree from Wesley Theological Seminary.    

Dr. Shackelford is currently the Senior Pastor of Asbury United Methodist Church in Shepherdstown, WV, CEO of City of Hope and an NCAA College Basketball Official. Dr. Shackelford has previously served as Pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church, Engle United Methodist Church, City of Hope Ministries and Buckeystown United Methodist Church. He was inducted into the Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame and The Frederick Community College Sports Hall of Fame. He currently serves on Gov. Wes Moore’s Interfaith Council and is the author of Power Pill: 90 Daily Prescriptions for Encouragement.

Dr. Shackelford has also lectured at colleges across the country and is a current member of Who’s Who in Professional Management and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Shackelford also serves as the Vice President of the Frederick City Council. He is married to Reverend Charlotte Janell Shackelford and is the proud father of two children Shamara and Derin.   

Proverbs 3:5-6:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.