Dr. Shelley Todd

Director of Conseling

shelleytodd@thomasvilleroad.org

Dr. Shelley Todd has served as Director of Counseling at Thomasville Road Baptist Church since September 1994.

Shelley grew up in Orlando, Florida.  She has also lived in Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and New Orleans.  Prior to coming to TRBC, she worked in community and residential adolescent programs as well as in-patient psychiatric treatment in several hospitals.  Currently she is pursuing credentialing in Life Coaching.

She is devoted to her family, her dogs, and a worldwide community of friends.

Education: Colonial High School-Orlando, Florida

     B.A. Psychology/Humanities—University of Central Florida

     M.Div. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

     Ph.D.  New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Vitals: Somerset, Pennsylvania

What do you love most about working for TRBC? The people.  We have a great staff and a great congregation that is both diverse and authentic.

Who is the most influential person in your life? That’s hard.  I can’t name a single person—it would have to be my accountability group.  We’ve been together since seminary days.

What inspires you? People who are motivated or creative. A complex problem. An opportunity to try something  new.

Any Hidden Talents? I hosted a Christian counseling call-in radio show in New Orleans.  I make great pralines.  And I can make a mess faster than anyone I know.

What are your hobbies? Reading, gardening, traveling, and creative stuff. I’m just learning about photography.

Life Long Goal: To visit Saigon where I was conceived.

Little Known Facts About Me: I was a majorette. I loved to surf. I taught water-skiing after college. I’m currently getting a certification in life coaching.

Favorites:

Book (other than the Bible): Too many to mention.  I love intricate plots in fiction and well researched non-fiction. My favorite Christian authors are Henri Nouwen, Brennan Manning, and Hannah Whitall Smith.

Movie: Ocean’s Eleven and the Bourne movies.

Restaurant: Commander’s Palace in New Orleans

Ice Cream: Butter Pecan

Childhood Memory: Seeing all the manned space missions go up and getting to meet John Glenn in person.