About

For 35 years, Shirley Bertholf served with her husband Kirby in pastoral ministry in the Free Methodist Church of North America.

​

Toward the end of their ministry, Shirley sensed God’s call on her own life and was ordained.  The last seven years before their retirement, she served alongside her husband as associate pastor.

​

In late 2006, Shirley began writing a weekly email devotional entitled “Thoughts to Ponder,” which she continues to this day.  FROM GOD’S HEART TO MY HEART TO YOURS is a compilation of these weekly offerings to anyone seeking to know God and live in greater intimacy with Him.

​

The Bertholfs celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2018 and continue to enjoy the blessings of their lifelong commitment.  As of this writing, their lives have been graced with four children, eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.  Shirley and Kirby make their home in Meridian, ID after years of service in Washington, Idaho, and Oklahoma.

​

Throughout her life and ministry, Shirley has blessed thousands with her anointed messages and music, singing and speaking for retreats, conferences, and worship services. The passion of her life is to spread God’s love and light to all those whose lives intersect with hers.