Pastor Sheeley was saved in LaPorte, Indiana on April 23, 1987. He surrendered to the Gospel ministry in March of 1990, has pastored churches in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, and came to Bay Lake Missionary Baptist Church in November 1999. His wife, Marcia, has served faithfully with him in the ministry. They have two adult children and three grandsons. He is currently serving on boards within our fellowship and our community, as well as the vital role of Police/Fire Chaplain in Lake County. Pastor Sheeley is also working towards his Masters in Theology.

     Bro. Ben was raised in Joaquin, Texas. At the age of 8, he was saved and then baptized at Bethlehem MBC. Ben taught Sunday School, led youth group and served as a deacon there until 2012 when he answered the call to become a mission builder. For 6 years, he and his family traveled helping churches and mission points in meeting building needs. In 2013, Bro. Ben surrendered into the ministry of the Gospel. He continued to work as a building coordinator with Macedonian Missionary Services. In February of 2018, Bro. Ben was called to Bay Lake Missionary Baptist Church as Associate Pastor. He was ordained as a minister in May of the same year. Ben and his wife, Tiffany, have 3 boys, - Lariat, Chandler and Ryland who have always been an active and helpful part of his ministry.