Kelli was born and raised in Texas. Growing up in a Christian home, and as a child of a pastor, Kelli came to know Jesus at eight years old and was called into ministry as a teenager. She grew up serving in children and youth ministries and has previously served as a Children’s Ministry Director.

Kelli and her husband Johnny were married in 2019 and are proud dog parents to their pup Emmett. They moved to Ohio in 2023 when Johnny joined the staff team at CPCC. Kelli graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor’s in Christian Studies and Children’s Ministry. She is currently a Kindergarten teacher at Miami Valley Christian Academy. Kelli enjoys spending time with her family, going to the movies, shopping and making clay earrings. She also loves all things Disney and Christmas. Christmas music begins November 1st for the Harrington household!