Eric Shonebarger

Eric Shonebarger

Eric, our lead pastor at Elevated Church, is a highly qualified and dedicated spiritual leader. He holds a Master’s degree in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University, a Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana University, and a Master’s in Business Analytics. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of South Florida. Currently, Eric is pursuing his doctoral studies at Pentecostal Theological Seminary.

As an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), Eric brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His journey at Elevated Church began when he served as a Youth Pastor from 2007 to 2012, and as an Associate Pastor from 2012 to 2014 prior to accepting the position of Lead Pastor at Praise Cathedral in 2015.

Eric resides in Seminole, FL, with his loving wife Jessica and their two wonderful daughters, Abigail and Madelyn. Together, they are dedicated to serving our church community with passion and commitment.

Ministries Director/Women's Pastor
Jessica Thomas Shonebarger