Shane Warren felt called to be a communicator at an early age. After preaching his first message at twelve years of age, he continued to passionately pursue God and his ministry call throughout his teenage years.

In 1991, Pastor Shane graduated from Lee University in Cleveland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and a Bachelor of Science in Education. His unique, dynamic ability to communicate has made him a sought-after speaker and teacher. His insight, revelation, and heart for the lost have blessed him with the opportunity to minister to people worldwide through leadership conferences, retreats, church growth seminars, mentoring programs, crusades, and church strife resolution programs. His burden for hurting humanity and for mentoring men and women of God is the driving force behind his ministry.

He is respected inter-denominationally for his teaching, preaching, and church growth philosophies. Pastor Warren’s leadership has been featured in the world’s top leadership and executive magazines for leading one of the United States fastest growing congregations. He has also been listed as one of America’s Who’s Who. Governors of Louisiana and Tennessee have recognized Shane for the transformational work he has led in his community.

Pastor Shane is a published author, speaks abroad, and serves as the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Bend in Cookeville, TN, where he resides with his wife, Pam, and their family.