Leslie (Denney) Shuler lives in Ozark, MO with her husband, James, and their three children—Kaiden, Annabelle, and Addison. In 2019, she and James stepped out in faith to help plant Impact Church, a growing church they continue to serve with deep gratitude.

Leslie earned her degree from Southwest Baptist University in English Education with a minor in Discipleship. Today, she serves as Next Generation & Discipleship Pastor at Impact Church, walking closely with students and young adults as they grow in faith and purpose. In addition to her work with the next generation, she helps steward the overall direction of the church as part of the leadership team and plays an active role in leading the church’s thriving women’s ministry. Beyond her local church, Leslie also speaks at women’s conferences and large events across the region, sharing encouragement drawn from Scripture and her own life experiences.

At 30, Leslie faced one of the hardest seasons of her life when she battled breast cancer. That journey reshaped her perspective and deepened her trust in God.

Leslie’s heart is simple: love her family well, serve the church faithfully, and encourage others to trust God in every season.