Pastors Sheldon and Sarah Riley have been pastoring for over 25 years.  In 2012, God gave them a vision to move to Midland, Texas and plant Elevate Church.  As soon as they moved to Midland, a man heard from God and donated the building that is currently Elevate Church.  They began this ministry in September of 2013.  From the very beginning they wanted to reach people of all walks of life, races, and ethnicities.  They simply have a heart for people.  They want to see people transformed and changed through the power of Jesus Christ.  From day one their desire was for Elevate Church to be a place where anyone could feel welcome no matter their station in life, their situation, or the sins they had committed. We are so blessed to be able to say, that is exactly what Elevate Church has become.