Meet Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood

Help us welcome our new head of staff and pastor, the Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood, to the Meeting House! During this adult ed session, get to know a little more about Dr. Wood and some of her hopes and dreams for the Meeting House as we journey together in faith.

The Rev. Dr. Shelly Wood is an Illinois native. She and her husband, Blake, have three children: Maclean, Madelyn and Jackson. Dr. Wood has her BA in English and Political Science and a Masters in Counseling all from Eastern Illinois University and a Masters in Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary. She completed her Doctorate of Ministry at McCormick Theology Seminary in May 2016.

Shelly has a passion for preaching, community building and creating opportunities for mission and service. When she isn’t working in the church or driving kids to their activities, she enjoys running, biking, writing and joining her husband for a night out at the symphony or theatre.