Joe & Kesleigh Shortino | Young Adults Leaders
Joe and Kesleigh Shortino have served as the Young Adults Leaders at Harvest Assembly of God since July 2026. Together, they lead the Young Adults Ministry for ages 18–30 by planning services, events, and conferences while intentionally discipling young adults and building authentic, Christ-centered relationships. In addition to leading Young Adults, Joe serves in the Prayer and Men's Ministries, and Kesleigh serves on the Worship Team.
Kesleigh has been involved in ministry her entire life as a pastor's daughter, serving in worship, children's ministry, and small groups from a young age. After a life-changing encounter with God, Joe joined the military. Shortly afterward, he began leading a small group and eventually became a lay leader within his command, serving and discipling fellow Sailors. Throughout his ministry journey, he has served in altar ministry, small groups, security, prayer, and discipleship.
Joe and Kesleigh have been married since October 2014 and are the proud parents of two children. As a military family, they affectionately describe themselves as "military evangelists," seeking to become deeply rooted in the local church and faithfully serve wherever God leads them. In their free time, they enjoy spending time together as a family, playing games, being outdoors, working out, and learning new instruments. Their passion is to see young adults discover their identity in Christ, walk in true freedom, and live unashamed of the Gospel. Their desire is to raise up a generation that lives uncompromised, set apart, and fully surrendered to all that God has for them.