Interim Pastor, Rev. Dr. Doris Shell 

Born in Pensacola, FL, Doris Shell was raised by her grandparents in the small town of Atmore, AL.  She dedicated her life to Christ at a very early age and she has not looked back since accepting the call to pastor and to preach. Before attending seminary, she initiated several ministries and programs in New England and the Georgia area. Among other many accomplishments she is also the founder of the Minority Health Advocate Program. 
After attending seminary in 2008, Rev. Shell received her Master of Divinity Degree (2011) in Hermeneutics and New Testament, as well as, her Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Leadership and Hermeneutics; both from Andover Newton Theology School (ANTS) in 2018. She is the very first African American Woman preacher to ever preach from the pulpit of the historic First Baptist Church of America. She is ordained by the Progressive Baptist Convention; and is an affiliate with the American Baptist Churches – USA. And now is serving the Lord as she leads Montgomery Hills Baptist Church through this time of transition.  

Director of Music and Christian Education, Cheryl Spell

Cheryl Spell directs the Sanctuary Choir, and oversees the youth and children’s choir ministries of the church. She is responsible for the worship music on Sunday mornings and other gatherings of the church family. Her goal is that each person have at least one moment in which they experience the Presence of God as they worship.

Administrative Assistant, Citlaly Moreno

Citlaly is the one who oversees the administrative aspects of Montgomery Hills. She is the point of contact for many of the events that happen around our church.  Citlaly has been with us since June 2018. Her willingness to serve both the Lord and the Church is a key factor for us here at MHBC. 

Financial Secretary, Peggy Kullberg

Peggy Kullberg has been the financial secretary for 20 years. In this position, she keeps the financial books for the church. She has been a member of Montgomery Hills since 1968. Peggy is the sister of our pastor. She is a teacher by profession and has taught in public and private schools, grades 1-8. Peggy and her family are very active in all aspects of the church. She has worked with the children in the church for over 30 years!

Pianist, Jonathan Lieder

Jonathan has been a member at Montgomery Hills Baptist Church since 2008 and has been the church pianist since August 2016.  Initially he started playing the piano since 1997 studying under one of the church's previous pianists, then under the head pianist at GW.  He is both classically and jazz trained.