Adam Shorter was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, where he was shaped in a multigenerational household alongside his great-grandmother, grandmother, sister, and mother, Victoria Wheatley-Stebbins. As the oldest child, Adam learned early the value of faith, responsibility, and caring for others - foundational lessons that continue to shape his heart for ministry.

Adam preached his first sermon (How God Speaks) taken from St. John 10:27 on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Adam not only received his License to Preach the Gospel Message, but he was also appointed as Executive Pastor.

Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and has completed his Master of Arts in Christian Leadership in May 2026. He has spent 28 years in the Information Technology field and currently serves as a systems engineer at JCPenney. In 2008, Adam moved to Dallas, Texas, where he has lived and worked for nearly two decades.

Adam is married to his wife, Terri, and is a devoted father to his son, Myles. In 2025, he faithfully embraced the responsibility of caring for his extended family as his mother, stepfather, and mother-in-law all relocated to Texas. He enjoys cooking, reading, spending time with his family, and loving on the family dog, Dax. His favorite scripture, Jeremiah 29:11, reflects his confidence in God’s sovereign plan and his trust in the Lord’s leading as he answers the call to serve God’s people.