Pastoral Staff & Family

Rev. Dan Shortridge & Family

Rev. Dan and Karen Shortridge have been greatly used of the Lord at the Dallas Church of God. They have been instrumental in managing the many church property improvements, building a fellowship hall, new sanctuary, remodeling and converting the old church into additional Sunday school classes, adding additional parking lots, and erecting a new Family Life Center. Today, the church has become Host to an annual Campmeeting and Spiritual Rally.

Most of all, over the years they have been faithful in their commitment to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ without compromise. Pastor Shortridge came to the Dallas Church of God in 1975 and has served on the Church of God State Youth Board, Evangelism and Home Missions Board, and the State Council. Many have been blessed with his preaching in Camp Meetings, Prayer Conferences and on Foreign Mission Fields. His heart is in proclaiming the truth of God’s word with a love and compassion for the lost. He has proclaimed the gospel on various radio stations allowing his inspiring messages of truth to be heard outside the four walls of the church. Today, his message can reach the world through the Internet.

The family photo shows Pastor Dan and Karen Shortridge with their sons Matthew and Daniel, daughter-in-law Deana and grandson Jordan. Not pictured is the newest member of the Shortridge family, granddaughter “Allison Parris Shortridge”, born April 28, 2003.

Their son Daniel has always been drawn to music, writing and composing many songs for our worship services, singing with the group “Adoration,” playing various musical instruments, and leading our choir, the Dallas Sanctuary Singers, in blessing our congregation in song. Daniel made his first debut on a family album recorded in 1971 at 2 1/2 years of age (Listen to RealAudio Clip of Daniel singing at age 2 1/2). Today, Daniel and his wife Deana, along with their son and daughter, Jordan and Allison continue to be active supporters of the many ministries in Dallas.

Their son Matthew uses his many talents for the Lord, singing with his brother in the group “Adoration,” playing his saxophone in the church band, actively participating in drama skits to teach children about Christ, using his artistic skills to design the backdrops of stage plays and album covers are among his numerous contributions to the local ministry. Through Matthew’s youth, he has won awards in state, national and international teen talent competitions. Matthew is a tremendous vocal artist that will bless your soul with his anointed singing. (Listen to Matthew sing Who Can Satisfy in RealAudio)

Every member of this family has been instrumental in touching the lives of others for Christ. We, at the Dallas Church of God, give God all of the glory for this type of spiritual leadership and Christian example to encourage people to follow Christ. (Listen to Outside the Gate in RealAudio)