Bishop Dr. Shaun McKinley was appointed as the executive director of Global Communications for the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices in Cleveland, Tennessee in August 2024. Prior to this, he served in dual roles for the Offices as international director of Children’s Ministries (2018-2024) and Administrative Liaison for the Presiding Bishop (formerly general overseer) for seventeen years.
Shaun is a graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, earning a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies with a concentration in Ministry and Missions (2021). He also holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing (Bryan College, 2014) and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations (Montana State University, 2000). He has also completed a Certificate in Children’s Ministry (Bethel Seminary, 2023) and two counseling certification programs through the American Association of Christian Counselors.
He serves as an adjunct graduate instructor with Oral Roberts University (Tulsa, OK), Lee University (Cleveland, TN), Bryan College (Dayton, TN), Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville, TN), as well as Belhaven University (Jackson, MS), where he was recognized in 2019 with the University’s Faculty Excellence Award. In 2024, he accepted an appointment to the Board of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville’s Center for Education and Lifelong Learning (Knoxville, TN).
Growing up in a pastoral family, Shaun has been active in ministry for much of his life. For the past 33 years he has served in multiple roles, including associate pastor and later children’s pastor of the Peerless Road Church in Cleveland, Tennessee (2004-2006), administrative assistant in COGOP International Children’s Ministries (2002-2003), and as age-level editor (preschool through elementary ages) for One Accord Sunday School curriculum (2009-2012).
He was ordained a bishop with the Church of God of Prophecy in 2018. He is the secretary of the Historical Society of Church of God Movements, having served the Society as president for three terms. Shaun has also served on the International Assembly Task Force for 18 years.
Shaun is passionate about serving and equipping leaders. He has had many opportunities to serve in professional and ministry roles, where this passion has been expressed and developed. In addition to his roles with various Universities, he has traveled much of the US and 59 nations, ministering and presenting practical training to children’s ministers, youth ministers, church communicators, and pastors.
Shaun and his wife Stephanie have three daughters, Reagan, Madison, and Kennedy.
Professional Experience
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer (2014—Current)
Public Relations Coordinator (2014–Current)
Coordinator of Global Communications (2018 –Current)
International Director of Children’s Ministries (2018—Current)
Director of Accredited Ministry Development (2016—2018)
Media and Special Projects Coordinator (2015—2016)
Pentecostal Theological Seminary
Director of Enrollment and Marketing (2013—2014)
Oversight of all recruitment, marketing, public relations, and communications efforts.
Lee University
Director of Enrollment Services (2013)
Oversight of Enrollment Services staff and responsibilities, including; marketing, recruitment, admissions, and initial advising.
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer (2006—2013)
Director of Communications (2009—2013)
LifeSprings/OneAccord Publishing
Age-Level Curriculum Editor, Preschool through High School ages
( 2007—2012)
Peerless Road Church
Associate Pastor (2004—2006)
Children’s Pastor (2005)
Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
Coordinator of Marketing and Development
(2003—2004)
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
Administrative Assistant to International Children’s Ministries Director
(2002—2003)
Bible Book Stores and Solid Rock Music
Marketing and Special Project Coordinator
(1999—2002)
Academic and Teaching Experience
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
2016—Present
Online Undergraduate and Graduate Instructor
Courses: Ethical Leadership and Governance, International Marketing, Introduction to Marketing, Marketing Research, Change Process, Organizational Leadership, Principles of Management, Thought and Sector Leadership
Bryan College, Dayton, Tennessee
2022—Present
Online Undergraduate and Graduate Instructor
Courses: Church Leadership, Leading the Sports Organization, Leading and Managing Change, Strategic Organizational Leadership
Belhaven University, Jackson, Mississippi
2019 Faculty Excellence Award Recipient
2016—2021
Campus Undergraduate Instructor
Courses: Business Communications, Introduction to Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Operations Management, Principles of Management
Pentecostal Theological Seminary, Cleveland, Tennessee
2013—2014
Director of Enrollment and Marketing
Oversight of all recruitment, marketing, public relations, and communications efforts.
Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee
2013
Director of Enrollment Services
Oversight of Enrollment Services staff and responsibilities, including; marketing, recruitment, admissions, and initial advising.
Memberships and Professional Associations
- American Academy of Religion, Member (2019–Current)
- Historical Society of Church of God Movements, Secretary (2021—Current)
- Mayfield Elementary School, PTO President (2020–Current)
- Pentecostal-Charismatic Churches of North America Prayer Commission, Secretary (2019–Current)
- Historical Society of Church of God Movements, President (2017–2019)
- Historical Society of Church of God Movements, Second Vice President (2014–2017)
- Marketing Educators Association, Member (2014–Current)
- Church of God of Prophecy International Assembly Task Force, Member (2006 Current)
- White Wing Messenger Advisory Board, Member (2006–2012)
- Church of God of Prophecy International Children’s Ministries Advisory Board, Member (2004–2012)
Awards and Achievements
- Faculty Excellence Award, Belhaven University (2019)
- International Offices’ Service Award, Christian Service and Teamwork (2012)
- International Offices’ Service Award, Christian Service and Teamwork (2011)
- Completion of General Motors Marketing Internship receiving Award of Excellence (2000)
- Congressional Internship, Congressman Denny Rehberg, Billings, MT Office (2000)
- DECA Marketing Student of the Year (1996)