SERVING SHELBY COUNTY SINCE 1997
Every Student Matters.
Father’s Love is a Christ-centered after-school ministry serving students in Shelby County from kindergarten through high school.
For nearly three decades, Father’s Love has walked alongside students and families in Shelby County. What began with a heart to serve children has grown into a year-round ministry where students find consistent support, meaningful relationships, new opportunities, and the truth that they are deeply loved by God.
More than programs, Father’s Love is about the ministry of presence, being there with and for students through every season. We create a place where kids can Dream, Rise, and Lead, growing in godly character and discovering who they are in Christ.
K-12
A PLACE TO DREAM, RISE & LEAD
OUR MISSION
Walking alongside students with the love of Christ since 1997.
OUR VISION
To see every student grow in godly character, become deeply rooted in their identity in Christ, and flourish as a leader who impacts their community and the world.
PRESENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Programs create opportunities, but lasting impact comes through relationships. At Father’s Love, we believe in the ministry of presence: consistently showing up, walking alongside students and families, and creating a community where young people are known, valued, and deeply loved by God.
For nearly three decades, volunteers, partners, families, and supporters have helped make that presence possible. Together, we continue creating opportunities for students to learn, grow, discover their gifts, and become confident leaders of character.
It’s a place to belong, be known, and grow.
Father’s Love surrounds students with Christ-centered encouragement, caring relationships, academic support, enrichment, and opportunities to discover their gifts. Through every stage, our goal is to help students dream beyond their circumstances, rise above challenges, and grow into confident leaders of character.
KNOWN & LOVED
Students are welcomed into a community where they are known, valued, and reminded that they are deeply loved by God.
LEARNING & GROWING
Academic support and hands-on enrichment give students opportunities to build skills, confidence, and curiosity.
CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIPS
Staff and volunteers show up consistently, creating the meaningful relationships at the heart of the ministry of presence.
Every student who walks through our doors brings their own story, strengths, challenges, and dreams. We meet them where they are and walk alongside them as they discover who God created them to be.
This work is made possible through the shared commitment of families, volunteers, churches, businesses, and community partners who believe in investing in the next generation. Together, we create a place where students can belong, grow, and build a foundation that reaches far beyond their time at Father’s Love.
Meet Our Team
The people who serve, lead, and walk alongside our students and families every day.
Gerald Terrell
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle Terrell
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Kiara Ferrell
OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Molly Shannon
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Kelly Hall
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR