Candice Barlow and  her husband team pastor the Lighthouse Church. They have three children. They’ve actively served in ministry for nearly 25 years. Candice is a UPCI Licensed Minister, the Section 10 Ladies Director of the Missouri District, and a preacher of the gospel. She has evangelized both nationally and internationally. Her passion is helping those who need hope find THE ONE who gives hope! 

Mertis Dylean Loyd Davis was married to the late Jimmie M. Davis, Sr. and has two children: Natorshau and Marvin. She is a retired educator, Bible Teacher, Prayer Minister, Mentor, and a licensed minister under the leadership of Pastor Jeffery Stroud. Her motto is “You are Made for More.”

Sophia Gordon and her husband, Pastor Dexter Gordon, serve as the leaders of El Bethel Church in Tampa, FL. Sophia is a licensed minister with the UPCI and serves in several areas within her church and District. Her greatest joys are her four children, Mikayla, Jayden, Seth-Aaron, and Noah.

Shavon Gray is married to Melvin Gray, who founded Life Point Church in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. She serves in her local church as Secretary and Family Ministry Director. Shavon Gray was elected this year as Section 3 Ladies Leader for Minnesota. She has a degree in Sales and Business Administration. She has three children and two grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Tonda Henry is the wife of Rev. Dave Henry and the mother of five.  They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia, where they founded The Pentecostals of Stone Mountain. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of R.E.A.C.H. Community Development Center, Inc.  Tonda has been a licensed minister in the U.P.C.I. for 19 years and serves as Building the Bridge Ladies Ministries Liaison. She is also the Founder of King’s Daughter Project, where she invites everyone to experience the joy of going beyond and living life more abundantly. She loves family, nature’s playground, gardening, reading, research, and tea.

Connie Jordan is married to Frank Jordan, Pastor of Word Aflame Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. She and her husband have 30+ years of ministry experience. Connie holds two Masters degrees, one in Nursing and another in Health Care Administration. She has 40 years of experience in medical-surgical, critical care and mental health nursing.

Melinda King is a credentialed UPCI minister, a mother of three, and a proud Nana to her Grandchildren. With over twenty years of nursing experience, she balances her family life with her ministry work. She is also the founder of the Bethany Project, which helps women build a deeper relationship with Jesus.

Lanette Kinsey has served in the ministry with her husband, Brian, for 50 years. They recently retired as Pastor of First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola after 25 years of service. She has a Master’s Degree in Human Services Counseling and is an adjunct professor at Urshan University. She loves being a mother and Nana to her three children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. 

Kathy McWhorter is the wife of Brad McWhorter, Outreach Director of The Apostolic Promise Church, in Cape Girardeau, MO.  She serves with her husband and has 30+ years of ministry experience. They have five children and grandchildren. She loves reading her Bible, writing and spending time with her friends and family. 

Lois Mitchell is married to Pastor Jimmy Mitchell. Church and living for God have been a priority and passion in her life since she was a child. It was no surprise that she received her call to the ministry at the age of 17. Lois obtained her Local and General Ministerial Licenses in her early twenties from the Texas District. Lois served on the District Ladies Committee for 20 years and was the Florida District Ladies President for nearly ten years. She was appointed Chair of the Women in Ministry Network in 2016. Lois recently retired after being a nurse since 1973. Since her nursing retirement, she has been asked to serve on two other short-term committees. Ministry is her passion!

Vancheta L. Mitchell has been married to Jerome Mitchell for 34 years. They are parents to two amazing adult children, Shane and Melodie. She is also affectionately known as Momma Van to five step children: Jerome Jr., Kendra, Jocelyn, Justin, and Kaneshia. She thoroughly enjoys spending time with her host of grandkids. She has recently retired from 30 years of public education, teaching high school English and Theatre classes to grades 9-12. She is a member of Free Gospel Temple UPCI under the leadership of Pastor David Loyd where she serves as a Board Member, Adult Ladies Sunday School teacher, and Youth Teacher. Her theme for life is to make sure you leave the world better than you found it, make a difference, and live with no regrets.

Dana Stroebel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Northwest Florida. She has taught in a variety of settings and finds great joy in educating and encouraging others. Dana is blessed to do life and ministry with her husband, Rev. Daniel Stroebel as they serve as Senior Pastor of First Pentecostal Church in Pensacola, Florida. Dana’s four children, Noah, Eva, Ella and Elise are her proudest accomplishment.

Dr. Indira Petoskey is the First Lady, Executive Pastor, and Prayer Director of The Pentecostals of Greater Hartford (POGH). A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, she holds several college degrees, including her two favorites: a Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Indiana Bible College. Dr. Petoskey is very involved, mentoring many, especially high school and college students, in life and academics. Her gift for nurturing is shown in the care of the spiritual well-being of her church family and others. Dr. Petoskey’s gentle approach, clear teaching, and anointed preaching are trademarks of her leadership in all facets of her ministry.

Tina Wilson serves as the Promotions Director for the Southern California UPCI Ladies Ministries. She is a Certified Anger Management Educator, Lay Counselor, and the Office Administrator for Covenant Behavioral Health. She is passionate about encouraging women of all ages in their daily lives as moms, wives, and young adults by offering Bible-based solutions for a joy-filled life. She works alongside her husband, Dr. Carl Wilson, presenting at seminars and workshops. She serves with her husband, Dr. Carl Wilson, at Family Worship Center in Colton, CA, as assistant pastor. They have been married for 30 years and celebrate the lives of their three adult children, Carleón, Cazine, and Carena.