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April 21, 2012

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Barbara Hays

Barbara is the Pastor of Liberty Church of God of Prophecy in Girard, Ohio. She has been there for seven years. Her ministry has also reached women in Georgia and Florida.

She married Harold Hays in 1971, and they have two children and four grandchildren.

Gail Shelby

Gail Shelby, Mike Shelby (her husband), Shannon Shelby (her son), and Stuart Stallings are Eternal Vision - a talented Southern Gospel family from Knoxville, Tennessee who have dedicated their lives to leading worship through music.

Gail has been with the group since its beginning. Originally the bass guitarist for the group, she stepped up to take over the alto/tenor vocals for the group in 1998.

The daughter of a Baptist minister, Gail grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her beautifully smooth voice give her solos a uniquely soulful quality.

She has a natural ability to “connect” with an audience and brings a unique “female” perspective to the quartet. In addition to her singing duties, Gail also handles all the bookkeeping responsibilities for the ministry. Additionally, she has a photography business: Vision Photography.

Birthday: 5/1/guess

Favorite Bible Verse: Matthew 21:22

Favorite Food: pinto beans and cornbread

Favorite Song: It changes from time to time, but right now it's "I'll Find You Again" by The Perry's

Likes: good clean fun, eating, roller coasters

Dislikes: fake people; the guys' smelly socks; the long trip home on Sunday nights

Laura Draper West

"I am WONDER WOMAN ... I wonder where I left my keys; I wonder how I put on weight; I wonder where my money went; I often wonder why I wonder." This is one of Laura's many funny thoughts that will have her audience laughing. Proverbs 17:22 tells us that "Laughter is good like a medicine." This is truly how Laura has overcome the many adversities she has faced over the years.

Laura is an author and Christian speaker/comedienne from Sevierville, Tennessee. Laura and her husband, John, were foster parents to over 100 medically-fragile babies for 12 years. During those years, Laura learned that to get through the darkest days you must have laughter.

One of the babies was Maleka, a blind girl who was scalded in a tub of hot water at 15 months of age by her birth mother. Laura and John adopted Maleka, and today she thrives as a miracle from God. Laura shares this poignant story in her book, " Blind, Burned and Living Against All Odds."

Laura is energetic, comical and able to relate to any audience. For the past 7 years, Laura has traveled and spoken on many different topics, including:

"How To Learn To Die Laughing"

"Showers of Blessings"

"Jesus Wept"

"Proverbs 31 Woman"

"Burst Your Bubble of Bellyaching"

" I loved her presentation. She made me laugh and cry. Laura has a special way of presenting serious situations with the gift of humor. Her witty words and stories entertain and speak to the heart. She is a gifted speaker who we have had several times in our area. Laura is a comedian, mother and an extraordinary Christian Woman. I highly recommend her." ( Author: Beverly LaHote Schwind )

Eternal Vision

Eternal Vision has always been and will continue to be, first and foremost, a ministry. We care about you, we want you to know that God loves you and has a plan for your life.

Mike Shelby is the founder and manager of Eternal Vision Ministries and handles all the bookings for the group. He was born the son of a Baptist minister in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mike has been singing Southern Gospel music since he accepted Christ as his personal savior in his early teens. He has played lead guitar in several groups before forming Eternal Vision in 1989.

Mike plays guitar and piano as well as singing lead and baritone. Mike's powerful voice and his uncanny ability to convey the meaning in a song lays the foundation for an exciting worship experience. His sincerity, and enthusiasm make him a favorite with audiences across the country. Mike currently resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife Gail and their daughter Kari. When he’s not on the road, Mike runs Eternal Vision Productions recording studio in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Gail Shelby is Mike’s wife and has also been with the group since its beginning. Originally the bass guitarist for the group, she stepped up to take over the alto/tenor vocals for the group in 1998. The daughter of a Baptist minister, she grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her beautifully smooth voice give her solos a unique soulful quality. Gail has a natural ability to “connect” with an audience and brings a unique “female” perspective to the quartet. In addition to her singing duties, Gail also handles all the bookkeeping responsibilities for the ministry. Additionally, she has a photography business: Vision Photography.

Shannon Shelby is the son of Mike and Gail and is a young man whose musical abilities are nothing short of phenomenal. He has been with the ministry since its early years and is an accomplished drummer, guitarist, bass guitarist, and pianist. Shannon’s vocal talents match his instrumental accomplishments. He has the ability to croon a ballad, belt out a powerful anthem, or deliver an “edgy” contemporary song. His vocal style is often compared to Guy Penrod. Shannon’s youthful enthusiasm makes him an instant favorite with young and old alike. He is bringing a new audience to Southern Gospel music. In addition to his other talents, Shannon is also a great song writer and the musical arranger for the group. More impressive than his musical ability is the fact that he has chosen to use his considerable talent in God’s service. His commitment to ministry is genuine and heartfelt and serves as a remarkable example to others his age. Shannon currently resides in Knoxville Tennessee.

Stuart Stallings is the newest member of the Eternal Vision family. Like others in the group, Stuart was raised in church where his dad was the Minister of Music at John Sevier Baptist, Glenwood Baptist and Arlington Baptist in Knoxville, TN. Stuart sang bass with Won Heart for six years before coming to Eternal Vision in May of 2004. He has developed a reputation as one of the smoothest bass voices in Southern Gospel. In addition to a rich bass voice, Stuart is also the "class clown" and his antics often elicit smiles from the most somber countenances. Stuart also plays guitar and is a songwriter. He currently lives in Morristown, Tennessee with his wife, Jan, and their daughters, Stephanie and Rebecca. Having accepted Christ as his personal Savior when he was eight years old, Stuart is solidly committed to serving the Lord with his talents and his time.