Christy did a fantastic job walking us through the pre-martial counseling, wedding planning, wedding day and marriage certificate process. Christy helped us build a solid foundation through counseling and ensured our wedding was spiritually and emotionally fulfilling...AND FUN. 

We were very nervous about what all marriage counseling would entail, viewing it more as a test than a resource to grow our relationship. Christy made the counseling sessions fun and we looked forward to each session after she made it clear she was here to cheer us on, not put us through the ringer. She helped us proactively address items that have come up since our wedding. Her counseling was thorough and we are grateful for her guidance. 

Christy provided us with a good, working wedding service outline and then encouraged us to make the ceremony our own. She took our requests for readings and was able to tie them into her words in a meaningful and appreciated way. During the service she most certainly did not come across as preachy, but as a good friend sharing kind, spiritual words for us, our family and our friends. 

We caused a marriage certificate mix up after the ceremony that threatened the legitimacy of our original marriage certificate. Christy, with some help from our family, worked across three states, spotty cell service and the USPS to ensure that our license went through correctly the first time around. 

We are grateful for Christy's soul, the foundation she helped build in our lives and how she made our wedding day very special. 

— Brook & Sarah Shoemaker

“Christy Messick is one of the most heart-felt, caring ministers I have ever met in my life. Her willingness to go to the outcast and marginalized to make them realize they are loved makes her an inspiration to all who know her. I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of a minister or spiritual counselor.”

— Jeremy T. Hanke, Editor of Microfilmmaker Magazine

"I had the wonderful opportunity to work with and be "chaplain-ed" by Christy. She quickly became a trusted friend and mentor. Her ability to create an open and safe environment around her made me comfortable to freely share my joys, pain, fears, and questions. She has a wonderful gift to accept people in any place and anytime. I cannot recommend her enough (for anything!)!"

— audrey sherk

I met Christy through a summer ministry called Appalachia Service Project. Upon first meeting her, I knew she was a special person. The way she carries herself is humble and kind and approachable. Once I got to know her, those initial impressions were not only solidified but magnified. Christy is kind, charismatic, empathetic, energetic and had an incredibly beautiful soul. She listens well and offers powerful advice when it is appropriate. She is nonjudgmental and I know I can depend on her I would recommend a Christy to anyone seeking a pastor for anything!!

— maggie deweese

Christy was my chaplain during my first summer with the Appalachia Service Project, which is a non-profit home repair ministry in central Appalachia. Throughout the summer, she came to visit our county in Kentucky several times, and every time she brought wisdom, restoration, and love. After many car rides and conversations with Christy, I found that her greatest gift is the ability to truly listen and consistently respond with an authentic love. She is a confidant who offers guidance that is rooted in her sense of spirituality and compassion. She has a heart for God, people, and the relationship between the two; I strongly recommend Christy’s services to anyone seeking a minster.

— Jamie Tews

Christy is absolutely fantastic. She was my chaplain during my summer with the Appalachia Service Project. She lead many different morning devotions, evening gatherings, and personal prayer sessions. Christy was often a counselor to the staff members as the job was highly demanding and high stress. There were many car rides where I turned to Christy for advice and she always knew just what to do. Christy was open, caring, and always had the right words to perfectly describe the moment you were in and feeling. She truly always knew how to be not only a friend but the best form of support. I highly recommend Christy for any of your needs.

— Tonimarie Ruth

“Christy has truly been a blessing in my life. During a time when my faith was tested, she offered her guidance and ultimately encouraged me to remain on His path. Christy has been an excellent resource for me to bounce ideas off of when it has come to preparing my own testimonies. I thank her for choosing to be a servant of God.”

— Kyle Packnick