Pastor Donovan Gouws

Pastor Donovan Gouws is a passionate servant of God, a devoted husband, father, and an inspirational leader hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa. With a heart for ministry and a deep commitment to his faith, he has dedicated his life to spreading the message of Christ both locally and internationally. For over a decade, Pastor Donovan has been the Senior Pastor of Christ Empire City in Ennerdale, Johannesburg, where he serves with unwavering devotion. Alongside his ministry, he is blessed with a loving and supportive wife, Lady Lauren Gouws, with whom he has shared 12 years of marriage. Together, they are the proud parents of four children: Zoe, Zenitia, Ladonna, and Nehemiah Gouws. Pastor D.’s passion for global outreach has seen him travel to various nations, including the United States, Botswana, and London, UK, where he has had the opportunity to share the Gospel and inspire countless lives with his powerful preaching and leadership. In 2024, Pastor Donovan reached an important milestone in his academic journey, earning a Masters in Theology. This achievement underscores his commitment to spiritual growth and theological excellence. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Theology, further expanding his knowledge and equipping himself to serve more effectively in ministry. In addition to his pastoral role, Pastor D. is also a sought-after corporate speaker in South Africa. He is known for his ability to inspire business leaders to grow beyond their boundaries and operate with integrity, excellence, and purpose. His insights into leadership, personal growth, and professional success have made him a valuable asset to South African business circles. Pastor Donovan also serves on the Board of Directors for Shield of Faith Ministries in Philadelphia, USA, where he plays a crucial role in shaping the vision and direction of the ministry globally. With his unique blend of pastoral care, academic achievements, and corporate expertise, Pastor D. is poised to continue making a positive impact not only in his local community but also on a global scale. His passion for God, his unwavering dedication to his family, and his desire to inspire others set him apart as a dynamic leader for the times we live in. Pastor Donovan Gouws' life is a testament to the power of faith, growth, and service, and he continues to be a beacon of light to many.

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First Lady Jennifer Hanks

Worshipper, mentor, educator, virtuous servant, and vessel of grace are the characteristics of this woman of God. Born and raised in Jackson, MS, Jennifer Hanks is the First Lady of Evangelist Temple House o Refuge for All Nations Church of God in Christ.  She has served faithfully providing love, and loyal support to her husband in ministry. Lady Hanks holds a bachelor and master’s degree in Elementary Education from Jackson State University.  She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. As an educator for over 18 years, her experiences include Jackson Public School District, Petal School District, and presently Madison County School District.  During her years of experiences, she has served on the Superintendent and School Advisory Counsel, Grade Facilitator, Mentor for New Teachers, and Director of After/Summer Programs.  She has a strong desire to see young people reach their full potential. As a powerful intercessory prayer warrior, Lady Hanks is inspired to see people strengthen, encouraged, and renewed. She serves in several capacities in ministry which includes praise and worship team, vacation bible school, Sunday School, choir, and marriage counseling. She is married to Pastor Tyron G. Hanks.  Through this union, God has blessed them with three sons and two daughters. They reside in the Greater Jackson Metro Area. She enjoys being a wife and mother.

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Deacon Marshall Buggs

Marshall V. Buggs, President and CEO of Buggs Insurance Inc., brings 24 years of experience in the insurance industry, driven by a firm belief that insurance should be tailored to the specific needs of clients rather than approached as a mere sales opportunity. Throughout his career, Marshall has prioritized helping clients understand their risks and aligning their insurance coverage accordingly. Marshall's career is distinguished by significant achievements. He played a key role in helping a State Farm Agency achieve The Legion of Honor status for an impressive seven consecutive years. As the owner of Buggs Insurance Agency under Allstate, he earned the Honor Ring designation, reflecting his dedication to delivering exceptional service and results.

Marshall's professional qualifications include a Property and Casualty License, Life, Health, and Accident License, Series 6 Investment Security License, and Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent License. These credentials highlight his comprehensive expertise in the insurance and financial services industries. Marshall is passionate about fostering a family-oriented atmosphere for his clients, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. His commitment to personalized service is evident in his approach to matching insurance solutions with individual needs, making complex decisions more accessible and meaningful.

Marshall is supported by his loving wife, Jennifer. Together, they have four children and one granddaughter. Family is central to Marshall's life, and he enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones and traveling. This deep commitment to family extends to his professional life, where he strives to make every client feel like part of the Buggs Insurance family.

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Prophet Dr. Remington Rolle

Apostle CC Doss was born the 3rd oldest of 9 children on August 15th,1962 in Covington, Tennessee to the parents of Pastor Jerry and Mother Curtistine Doss.  He was raised in an anointed and God-fearing home. Apostle Doss developed a keen interest in spiritual matters from a young age. At the tender age of 10, he distinctly heard the audible voice of God calling his name. By 12, he had welcomed Jesus into his heart, and at 13, he was baptized with the Holy Ghost, feeling a divine calling to
preach the gospel. His journey continued: at 14, he delivered his first sermon outside his home church; at 17, he seized the initial of many opportunities to preach during conventions within the Church of God in Christ Southern Illinois Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction; and at 19, he received ordination as an Elder at the historic Greater Holy Temple COGIC in Chicago, IL, under the late Bishop E. Lenox. In 1984, Apostle Doss earned a Degree in Science and Biology from Springfield Lincoln Land Community College. Remarkably, he was the first in his family to achieve this degree! However, in 1985, he felt the call to full-time ministry and left his job as a Pharmacy Tech. As a young man, he embarked on a journey across the country, conducting revivals and passionately preaching the Gospel to every creature, in accordance with Mark 16:15. In 1988, at the age of 26, he obtained his national evangelist license from the Church of God in Christ. Presently, he holds the position of State President of Evangelism within the Central Illinois Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, serving under the leadership of Bishop Andrei Newbon and Supervisor Dr. Barbara Gillespie Washington. In 1990, he and his lovely wife entered Holy Matrimony in Chicago, IL. From this blessed union, they were blessed with five beautiful daughters: Jessica Michelle, Jestine Rose, Jada Jerita Love, Jordan CeCe, and Journey Denise. Evangelist Doss is a loving, devoted, and faithful
husband, father, and affectionately known as “Papa” by his grandchildren. In 1990, Apostle Doss embarked on his inaugural gospel music project titled “CC Doss & Friends”, which included the chart-topping single “Father’s House”. Throughout his career, he
has lent his vocal talents to various Gospel Recording albums and had the privilege of performing alongside some of today’s most prominent Gospel Recording artists. He has ministered on various platforms, ranging from local and district events to state,
jurisdictional, and the National Convention of the COGIC, as well as other organizations. His performances have graced nationally televised stations such as TCT and Bet Bobby Jones Gospel. On these stages, he shared the stage as esteemed artists like Tonex, Donald Lawrence, CeCe Winans, Detrick Haddon, Hezekiah Walker, Mr. Clean, and the Clark Sisters, among others. Additionally, he had the privilege of performing alongside Bryon Cage, Mary Mary, Smokey Norful, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and Rickey Smiley. In 2018, during Marquis Jelks & Ministry’s Music Summit, he took the lead alongside gospel recording artist Pastor Vincent
Bohanan from Brooklyn, New York. Some of Pastor Bohanan’s recent hit songs include “We Win” and “He Reigns Forever”.

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Pastor Marvin J. Johnson - Conference Presiding   

Born the youngest son to the Late Bishop C.V. Johnson and Mother Velma Johnson, Senior Pastor, M.J. Johnson was

born in June of 1976 and raised in Jackson, MS. He has been happily married to his lovely wife Lady Juanita Johnson since June 28, 1997. They have 3 beautiful children together. (Genesis, Jonathan & Abigail) He accepted his call to the ministry in 1998 while serving as a deacon and musician in a local church. He began to Co-Pastor Grace & Mercy Ministries Church in 2005. He was appointed, installed and affirmed as Senior Pastor of Abounding Grace World Healing Church in 2006. Senior Pastor Johnson is a graduate of Callaway High School and Evangelical Training Association. He holds an Associate in Arts Degree from Hinds Community College. He holds a Bachelor of Theology Degree as well as an M. Div. from New Foundation Theological Seminary. As a Graduate of the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psycho- therapy. Senior Pastor Johnson’s motto is, “It’s not important that we seek the praises of men, but that we seek the approval of God.”

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Apostle Clyde Clarence

Apostle Clyde Clarence, along his wife Pastor Cresentia Clarence are visionary leaders of Revival Centre International (RCI). Apostle Clyde is a thought leader with a great passion to equip the body of Christ and to prepare the next generation of Leaders.

He has obtained his PHD in Christian counseling through Light house Seminary in Arkansas in the USA and continues to be a student of the Word of God, while he empowers and teaches the Word of God to those God has placed under his care. His philosophy is, “We don’t wait for God to use us, we study now and prepare ourselves for God to use us.” Apostle Clyde places a great emphasis on sound doctrine and also has a desire to see the body of Christ operate in the unity of the faith. Apostle Clyde Clarence believes that “Leadership is alive when we do it for others, Leadership dies when it’s all about you”

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Bishop Solomon Butler

Bishop Solomon is the founder and leader of Living Water Worship Center of Fort Washington, Md. He was born to the union of George and Ethel Mae Butler on November 16, 1958 in Washington D.C. and is the youngest of nine children. Before he was even able to comprehend the prophecy, his mother laid hands on him and pronounced that ‘this child would be a preacher, preaching the word of the Lord’. Bishop Butler matriculated through the District Columbia Public School System graduating from Theodore Roosevelt Sr. High school. He served in the military as a Lance Corporeal in the United States Marine Corp. and was Honorably Discharged in 1985.  In 1991 I accepted the high calling of God to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was ordained and licensed as a minister through the Bible Way Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ under the leadership of the late Apostle James Silver. It was there that he began his bible training and fieldwork for the ministry. He served as the church Narcotics and Alcohol Anonymous program director, actively working the streets seeking the lost and spreading the Good News, many were baptize and came to know Jesus. He, desired more in-depth theological training to broaden and enhance his understanding of ministry and led by God, he moved to Minneapolis, MN and received his BA in Pastoral Studies from North Central Bible College with a Minor in Bible Theology in 1998 and a Masters of Divinity from Bethel Seminary, Saint Paul, MN in 2003. He also pursued a Doctorate of Ministry from Howard University School of Divinity and graduated in 2010. He served as President of Minnesota COGIC Men’s Dept. and Chairman of the W. B.W/J.W. Graham Metropolitan District Church of God in Christ, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is committed to the charge of the Great Commission and God has given him a vision and the boldness to Pastor this great church. Standing alongside him in the ministry are family: wife, Donyale; children, Raynard, Brian, Sabria, Aaron, Solomon; and Kristen.   

 

Pastor Julius Laird

Julius Laird is a compassionate man of God who chases after those lost souls to bring them to Christ. He has faithfully served at Wayside Church of Deliverance in Clinton, Mississippi as a member for more than 40 years, Assistant Pastor for 8 years and currently serving as Senior Pastor for the past 3 years. He has a passion for teaching and preaching the gospel. Pastor Laird is a committed family man and has been married to his beautiful wife Keba Laird for twenty three years. They have two gorgeous daughters Ashley and Michaela Laird. Pastor Laird received a master’s degree in Business Administration from Belhaven University, and a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also graduated with an associate’s degree from Hinds Community College. Pastor Laird recently retired from the Mississippi Air National Guard and attributes most of his rigorous discipline to his 23 years of service. Pastor Laird is bi-vocational, working as both a project manager and general contractor. He is one of today’s leading men set on God’s mission to change the world one soul at a time.

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Pastor Daniel Baker 

Daniel L. Baker has been in the ministry for many years. He is the Senior Pastor of Transforming Lives Ministries in Heidelberg, MS. He is married to Raila Baker and they have two sons. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern MS in 2007, a Master of Education in Social Sciences from William Carey University in 2010, and a Specialist of Education in Higher Education Administration from William Carey University in 2021. He is a doctoral candidate and will finish his Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration in 2024. He worked in the Mississippi Public School System as a high school History teacher and the Youth Challenge Academy as an instructor, for six years. He has served as a History Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College since 2013 and has served as an assistant dean of learning resources there.  He is also an adjunct instructor of history at William Carey University. He was awarded Humanities Instructor of the Year in 2016 and created and taught the first African American History course at MGCCC. He has pastored Transforming Lives Ministries since April of 2011 and has written two books: Yes, You Can Live a Victorious Life for Christ (2011) and Getting Egypt Out of Me (2022). His ministry teaches Christians to grow into maturity and be successful in life and their walk with Christ. 

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Pastor Voretta Nesby

Pastor Voretta R. Allen-Nesby was born in Brandon MS to Deacon J.P. and Mrs. Hattie McKee-Allen (deceased); she is the eldest of (2) siblings. It was at the tender age of 13, that she heard the voice of the Lord and accepted him as her Savior and Lord of her life. She is a product of the Jackson Public School District graduating from Lanier High School, she attended Jackson State University &
Howard University. Pastor V (as she’s affectionately called) began her Christian walk at True Vine Missionary Baptist in Brandon, MS, then upon relocating to Washington DC she joined Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church under Archbishop Alfred and Co-Pastor Susie Owens, where she served as a Jr. Missionary, Praise Team and United Voices of Calvary Recording Choir member, she also served as Minister of Music for God’s Universal Kingdom under the late Bishop Fernette S. Nichols. She is an anointed & passionate Worshipper, Psalmist, Choir Director, Minister of Music, Songwriter, Worship Leader and Workshop clinician who has shared the stage with many gospel artists and preachers: Prophetess Juanita Bynum, Minister Keith Pringle, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Maurette Brown-Clark, William Becton and many more. While attending Jackson State she was a member of the Concert & Gospel Choirs, “The Children of Israel” under Jerry Smith, Co-founder “The Children of God Mass Choir” and “Divine Connection Chorale”. In 2005, she assembled an
aggregation of singers from various churches known as the “United In Christ Fellowship Mass Choir” with her husband and recorded a CD that features “I’ll Say Yes, Lord” which she penned and sang lead vocals. In February 2024, the Lord impressed upon her to release the song again, this time as a Single which is her 1st Solo release. She is the founder and CEO of VAN Ministries, Inc. which encompasses her preaching and teaching ministry, and she serves with her husband as the Executive Pastor and Minister of Music of The Gathering of Believers Church in Jackson, MS.

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Pastor Tyron Hanks - Founder & Visionary of Kingdom Culture 

Tyron Hanks is a dynamic pastor, teacher, evangelist and leader whose has an instinct, discernment and sensitivity for people who are hurting by racial and cultural barriers. He possess vision to be a diverse reproducer that promote racial and cultural harmony. A native of Port Arthur Texas, now  residing in the  greater Jackson, MS area. Pastor Hanks devotes himself to the expansion of the Kingdom of God across the nations of the world. He has traveled for over 20 years as a sought-after presenter conducting workshops and conferences. Currently, he is assigned to Evangelist Temple Church & Refuge Church located in Jackson, Mississippi. Pastor Hanks’ academic matriculation includes, but is not limited to, the completion of studies in Social Services at Tyler Junior College and Texas College in Tyler, TX. Graduate of the College of Pastoral Supervision & Psychotherapy, Kingdom Builders Bible Seminary and currently working towards his Masters in Divinity. He is married to Jennifer Hanks and they are the proud parents of five children.  Tyrone, Tiesha, Lauren, Aaron and Tyrus.

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Tyron’s expertise and leadership spans a wide-range of ministry opportunities: 

 

• Founder of New Landmark Ministries – Grove, Texas

• T. G. Hanks Ministries, Inc.

• Boys Home of Tyler for under privileged children

• Mentoring program providing services for abused and neglected inner city youth – Kansas City, Missouri

• Chaplain MS Department of Corrections

• Kingdom Culture " Gathering of  Nations"​