The Reverend Milton L. Shelby was born and raised on the south side of Chicago. In 1973, he began to attend services and classes at Spiral Temple of Truth, a Non-Denominational Church, where he developed a strong personal relationship with the Lord. Because of his hunger and thirst for the Word of God, his oratorical skills, his ability to explain God’s Word, and his ability to demonstrate the Divine Universal Principles for Better Living, he was often asked to teach a class or bring a message during Sunday Service. 

Hungry and thirsty for more of God’s Word and an even stronger relationship with Him, Reverend Shelby went on to further his spiritual education by attending (CBI) Chicago Baptist Institute, The Johnnie Coleman Institute of Higher Learning, Unity Church of Evanston, and The Johnnie Coleman Theological Seminary. In 1980, God called Reverend Shelby into the ministry. With his mother by his side, Reverend Shelby was ordained on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1980 by Bishop Harold Dade and Rev. Dr. Jean Dade-Batchie (Reverend Shelby’s Spiritual Mother) of The Temple of Spiritual Truth Church. 

On April 4, 1990, Jesus Christ and his chosen Under-Shepard Reverend Milton L. Shelby established The Church of Living Faith.  With over 30 years in ministry, Pastor Shelby has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Stanford Black Book of Who’s Who Achievement, The Fred Hampton Community Leadership Award and Recognition Award, he was inducted into the Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Hall of Fame, and was the Honoree and recipient of their Community Award for his outstanding leadership and contribution to the improvement of his community. 

Reverend Shelby is very well known among the community leaders in the Chicago area. Reverend Shelby’s message is simple, "It makes no difference what your conditions are in life today, if you have Faith in God, Align your Thinking, your Feelings, Speaking and your Actions with the Word of God, there is nothing that you and God together cannot achieve."

Come and join us for a wonderful spiritual experience at the Church of Living Faith each Sunday and bring family and friends with you!