Hi, my name is Shántele Slade. I am 45 fabulous years old, a wife, mother, grandmother
and blessed child of God. I grew up in St. Charles Parish where I met my husband of 23 yrs and
later moved to Amite, Louisiana where we've now lived for the last 22 years. I'm very active in
the community, where I serve on many of the youth boards there.
My family and I started attending New Covenant in the fall of 2014 and became members
shortly after. I began volunteering in the nursery, children’s church, and became a part
of the Praise Team. As I was called to work with the children, I became one of the main teachers
& a few years after, I was led by the Lord to follow that calling to become the Children's Pastor in
2020 and still am today. Working with the kiddos has definitely been a highlight in my life and I
have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! Being able to minister to the children that I
encounter has truly been a blessing.
At New Covenant our children’s church has a variety of activities for kids ages 4-6th
grade, from Discipleship Class and a full service on Sunday mornings to a Wednesday night class.
Throughout the year we have several different things going on to keep our kids engaged, to
fellowship together, and reachout to others in our community.
SPARK KIDS, is dedicated to Sharing, Preparing, and Reaching Kids for the Lord. As proverbs 22:6 says… Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. My team and I strive to share Gods word with this next generation so that they know the love our Lord has for them. To prepare them for the many things they may face in this world today. By sharing God's Word and love, I hope to help them build a lifelong relationship with their Lord and Savior; to turn their lives over to Him, and trust that He will provide their every need. I do my best to ensure that all of our kiddos know that nothing is impossible and they can do anything with God on their side. I teach the importance of calling on the name of Jesus and having faith that He will provide all that is needed. Even when He says be patient and wait, He is faithful to always provide.
As a wife, mother, and grandmother I strive to live each day following the words of our
Lord. To set the best Christlike example I can for all of our children to follow. Lord willing, He will
continue to use me and guide me where needed for years to come.