Welcome to The Land

Building People ofCourage.Competence.Character.

A church family committed to Christ without compromise — where faith grows, people are equipped, and lives are transformed in Memphis and beyond.

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Sunday Worship

10:00 AM

Our Location

3430 Overton Crossing, Memphis, TN

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Pastor Elliot and First Lady Jeaneen Shelton

Welcome

Welcome to The Promise Land.

Promise Land Church is dedicated to building people of Courage, Competence, and Character. We are a church family committed to Christ without compromise — worshipping together, growing in the Word, and making an impact in Memphis and beyond.

Whether this is your very first Sunday or you've called The Land home for years, there is a place for you here.

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What's Happening

There's always something happening at The Land.

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A warm Southern breakfast spread with fried chicken, eggs, bacon, biscuits, grits, and fresh fruit

Sep06Featured

September 6, 2026

1st Sunday Breakfast

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM CST

Start the first Sunday of the month with fellowship, food, and family at The Land. All are welcome.

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2026 Girl Power: I'm Free women's conference artwork — Girl Power shield and superhero character in pink over a green Memphis skyline

Sep11Featured

September 11 & 13, 2026

Girl Power: I'm Free

2026 Women's Conference + Women's Day

6:00 PMFood Trucks · Photos · Onsite Merch Mall
7:00 PM – 9:00 PMWomen's Conference Service
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMWomen's Day Worship Service

One weekend, one powerful message of freedom — Galatians 5:1. Women's Conference Friday, Women's Day Sunday.

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Sep06

September 6, 2026

Sunday Worship Service

10:00 AM CST

Worship with us in person or online every Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.

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Our Foundation

Three words that shape everything we do.

Courage.

A congregation dedicated to facing life with faith and boldness, trusting God to lead.

Competence.

Growing in the Word of God so that people discover their fullest potential.

Character.

Committed to Christ Without Compromise — in the church, the home and the community.

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Our Pastor

Leadership rooted in faith, vision and people.

Pastor Elliot R. Shelton, Sr.

For the past 20 years, Pastor Elliot R. Shelton, Sr. has led one of the most prominent congregations in the Memphis metropolitan area. A man after the heart of God, his mission is to inspire God's people to discover their fullest potential through the Word of God.

He described building a church “with everything in it that people would need, so they would never have to leave church for anything.”

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Find Your Place

There's a place for you at The Land.

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Music & Worship Arts

These Worship Leaders aim to prepare hearts for the Worship Experience through a multiplicity of gifts and talents. Some include singing, instrumentalists, drama, drawing, dancing, and other arts to give glory to God.

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Promise Prayer Warriors

Their mission is to intercede for our Pastor, church leaders, ministries, members, and community through fervent prayer.

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Leading Ladies

This ministry embraces and equips women to love and be effective leaders in their personal lives when connecting women together through Jesus Christ. Goals: Educate / Empower / Love / Support.

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Hospitality / Guest Services

The foundation for Hospitality is S.M.I.L.E (Serve, Minister, Intercede, Love, and Embrace) to ensure that visitors, as well as members, are properly greeted, receive direction, and answer questions about the church.

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Growing the Next Generation

Growing the next generation.

Our Youth and Children are our future — nurtured, trained and empowered to be fruitful members of God's kingdom.

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YPK

Children · Grades K–5

Bible lessons, worship and community built for our youngest members as they learn to follow Christ.

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iMac

Youth · Grades 6–12

A place for middle and high school students to grow in the Word, serve, and lead among their peers.

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A Word for Your Week.

Catch the latest message from Promise Land Church, or worship with us live every sunday worship at 10:00 AM.

Speaker: Pastor Elliot R. Shelton, Sr.
Mid-Week: Wednesdays · 12:00 PM

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Community Impact

Faith that reaches beyond Sunday.

The Land Academy

The Land Academy is cultivating first-class learning in a first-class facility for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. We are a 3 Star Facility overseen by the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

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