Darren Rood
Pastor

Hello! I had the wonderful opportunity of being raised in a Christian home in Pensacola, FL. I trusted Christ as my personal Savior when I was a teenager as well as surrendered to God’s call to preach. I met my wife, Isabel at Bible College in Tennessee. We have been married for over 20 years and have two teenagers. I am thankful for the Bible training that I received, my Bachelors is in Pastoral Theology, Masters in Church Ministry and my doctorate is in Expositional Preaching.

The Lord has also shaped my life through significant physical trials; in 2009 I was diagnosed with APL Leukemia, an aggressive and life-threatening cancer. After intensive treatment, God graciously brought me into remission, and I have been considered medically cured since 2014. Through these experiences—salvation, calling, and suffering - God has faithfully grown my family and me, deepening our compassion for those in hardship and strengthening our commitment to serve Him and His people. We would love the opportunity to connect with you, please be our guest this Sunday.   

Melvin Shelton
Associate Pastor
Jeff Shiflet
Youth Pastor

Mr. Jeff was saved at 9 years of age. The Lord called him to ministry when he was in college. He has dedicated his life to investing in young people for the glory of God. He has served as Youth Pastor at Bellview since 2003.

Krysten B. Hughes
Music Director

We welcomed Mrs. Krysten Hughes as Bellview’s new Music Director on Sunday, November 2, 2025. 

Hello! My name is Krysten Hughes.  I am a wife to a wonderful husband and a mom to four great children that I have the privilege to homeschool. My love for music began in high school, where I first started accompanying singers and quickly discovered the joy of supporting others through music. I continued accompanying throughout my time at North Greenville University, where I met the love of my life. We were married in 2009 and began our family in 2010. Our journey took us from Greenville, SC to Virginia where I had the opportunity to serve as interim music director for approximately six months. As our family grew, we felt strongly that South Carolina was home, and we returned in 2015. God used this move, and our church at that time to show me that I was truly lost and had been going through the motions of Christianity.  In 2016, God graciously saved my soul and I began my relationship with Him.  Since then, I have grown in my walk with the Lord through Bible Study, playing piano for church, being part of  the praise team, and teaching Sunday School classes.  I am honored, and blessed to serve the Lord, and Bellview, using the gifts God has given me to lead worship and encourage others.

Kelly Watkins
Secretary