Leading Ladies
The Leading Ladies Awards was a gathering of powerful women from across the nations! We acknowledge every leading lady and gift of God in attendance!
The Leading Ladies of 2023
APOSTLE EVELYN BANSON
Leading Lady of the Year
Apostle Evelyn M. Banson was born in St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands. She attended Florida A & M University in Tallahassee, Florida and obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism in 1987. Before graduating from FAMU, she completed an internship in the office of Governor Bob Martinez. She has always had an interest in politics, therefore, upon graduation; she worked in the Capitol bureau of the Miami Herald Newspaper which mainly reports on political news in the State of Florida. In 1990, she moved back to the Virgin Islands and worked as a Public Relations Specialist for the Legislature. She was the liaison between 15 senators and the media. She traveled extensively on the behalf of the legislature and it was during that season that she developed a love for flight. It is her dream to obtain a pilot's license. In 1993, she moved to Columbus, Ohio and attended World Harvest Bible College. While in school, she worked at World Harvest Church in 8 facets of that ministry, thus, obtaining training on how "Mega-Ministries" operate. As an Associate Pastor at All Nations Church in Columbus, Ohio, she supervised a staff of 5 and directed 25 ministries. Additionally, she was the Administrator of a Preaching Institute with 200 plus students. .
In 2013, she became the owner of Cup-N-Kettle, the first tea house in the Virgin Islands. She offers consultation to Church leaders on church planting, spiritual support, church policy and implementation of the same. In 2016, she was ordained as an Apostle and has five thriving ministries under her covering on 4 Continents. She has traveled to 70 countries on 6 Continents for journalistic, ministerial and personal purposes. She is married to Apostle Isaac Née Acquah Banson and they have three grown children. They flow together in ministry as one voice. Their love for God and the people around the world inspires them to be all that they was destined to be.
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Evangelist Laureen Adelowo lives in Memphis TN. I'm married with three kids. Over the years I've served in ministry, I've been ordained and certificated locally and internationally. My biggest accomplishments over the years has been winning souls for Christ, which is an ongoing accomplishment. I have a Christian Talk show where the word of God is discussed by local and international ministers of God. I am also a music minister.
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Apostle Cynthia Brooks has satellite sites in America and East Africa. She operates in signs, miracles and deliverance. She has blessed many, as she has been blessed for the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. She hosted trips to Israel, Jordan and Egypt. Through these trips, her heart is to give God's people the opportunity to walk where Jesus walked.
She has held yearly conferences and retreats in different cities. Apostle Brooks hosts the weekly Prophetic Trumpet Sound Teleconference, Intercessory Zoom Prayer and a bi-monthly Apostolic/Prophetic meeting called, "The Gathering of the Eagles". She also has a weekly television broadcast on Comcast.
Apostle Brooks is married to Marvin for 51 years, a grandmother of 21 years and great grandmother of two. She believes in building Christ dedicated teams to do the work of the ministry in advancing the Kingdom of God.
Minister Latoya Dotson is the founder and director of a breast cancer nonprofit organization located in Memphis, TN called Pink Savvy Inc. She is an award winning community activist, certified patient advocate, Thriver Coach, best selling author, speaker and minister. Latoya, launched Pink Savvy Inc. a breast cancer nonprofit foundation in 2014. With no family history, she never thought she'd receive a diagnosis of breast cancer 5 years later after launching her organization.
Latoya works hand in hand with multiple cancer facilities in Memphis, Tn. She also coaches women through the ups and downs of fighting breast cancer and thriving through trails and the hardships of life. She helps advocate for women that feel they have no voice to advocate for themselves. She gives strategy and techniques on how to help heal the body, mind and spirit holistically.
In 2022, Thrive Through It Ministries was birthed. God desire was not only to walk alongside women with breast cancer but to help pull women out of a mental, emotional, spiritual and physical rut accordingly to God's word and will for our lives.
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Prophetess Alisa H. Gibson founded her ministry in Amos Chapter 3 verse 6-7; God birth in her spirit an anointing for intercession and prophetic prayer, from that New Awakening to Prayer ministry "Sound the Trumpet" was born. She currently teaches Prayer school monthly at Holiday Inn, Southaven, MS.. Prophetess Gibson desires to serve those whom God has called her to minister to and believes that this is best accomplished by teaching and training those people by the Word of God and through prayer.
Alisa H. Gibson was born in Memphis, Tennessee and is a graduate of Hamilton High School. She attended the University Tennessee College of Health Sciences and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Nursing. Prophetess Gibson is a retired Registered Nurse for the Shelby County Health Department. She also completed graduate work in ministry at Friend International with a Master's Degree in Biblical Studies. She was a Licensed Minister for 20 years through Grace Christian Fellowship Church. Later she join New Life of Memphis where she was Ordained by Bishop Kevin B. Willis, Sr. and called to the Office of the Prophet.
Apostle Bwana Holmes is found as a faithful influential servant of God born and raised in the great state of Mississippi. She has shared her spiritual gifts with the body of Christ through teaching, motivational speaking, writing, and rightly dividing the word of God. She's a proclaimed prophetic writer and published author (Morning Chats with Abba 31 Day Journal to Healing) A seasoned worshiper she is and graciously allows the Lord to use her prophetic gift of exhortation, wisdom, counsel, healing and deliverance at many conferences and meetings throughout the States. Apostle Bwana is the founding Leader of the International HUB (aka I-HUB) an established team of evolving Apostolic and Marketplace disciples (Women & Men).
She has received her Christian Counselor's Certification at the International College of Ministry (ICM) for the enabling of her Prophetic Prayer and POUR gatherings, and personal ONE on ONE's Coach/Counseling Sessions) along meeting with Ministry and Marketplace Leaders on a Monthly basis for a time of impartation
Dr. Apostle Candace House is a Wife, Mother, Philanthropist, Author, Speaker, Success Coach, TV/ Radio Personality, World Traveler, Missionary, Psy.D. and Ph.D. last, but not least, she's a Preacher. I am an Author of You Frame Your World by the Words You Say, Change Your Words Change Your Life and Shut the Door, It is Well. Currently working on my new book Dream Maker versus Day Dreamers.
Her resume includes having my own television show called The Breathing Room for 3 years and several radio shows for 10 years. As a frequent media contributor to other radio and television shows, I have engaged in hundreds of interviews with business owners, professionals, celebrities, politicians, government officials, news personalities, famous authors, recording artist, teachers and professors, as well as clergy on my previous shows. I am an entrepreneur at heart and have worked at four fortune 500 companies spanning a 25 year time period. Positions held are Human Resource Manager, Account Executive, Marketing Executive and Sales Director. I am founder of The Purpose Center where my husband Dr. Anthony and I are the Apostles and Lead Pastors.
Prophet Latrenda Keys-McEwen is one of God's chosen Kingdom Prophets. She has such a great compassion for souls and seek to encourage, motivate, empower, build-up, and propel generations to live life on purpose. God has anointed her to mentor, teach and train many so they can fulfill their destinies in the earth. A native of Greenwood, Mississippi, Latrenda has been called and endowed by God with the supernatural ability to transform people's lives by sharing God's message of hope, love, healing, and deliverance with the world through the Word of God and the vehicle of song. Possessing over 10 years of ministerial experience, she functions under the anointing as an intercessor, prophet, pastor, and teacher of the Word of God as well as a prophetic psalmist.
Over the years, she has operated and served in multiple facets of kingdom building, including serving as Administrative Assistant Pastor, serving on ministers' and elders' boards; establishing and/or heading ministerial teams, Chief Financial Officer of financial teams, Overseer of praise and worship teams, and intercessory prayer ministries.
Evangelist/Missionary Brinder Osakpolor is called by God to reach and impact the nations. From building schools in Kenya to taking shoes to African communities. Evangelist/Missionary Osakpolor is fulfilling her call the call of God. For the past 6 years, we have taken shoes, reading glasses, clothes, learning supplies and more to the children of four communities in Kenya. We feed hundreds monthly in my community (Memphis , Tennessee). I have also supplied clothes and shoes to San Paulo, Brazil for many years. I assist a medical team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Canada, and Germany. I Co-Pastor with my Husband Pastor Emmanuel Osakpolor in Verona, Italy. We host an online Bible Study once a week that streams to a congregation in Pakistan. We are in expectation that God is soon releasing us to travel to Pakistan for a missions trip. Evangelist/Missionary Osakpolor sits under the Covenant Shepherd of Apostle Sharon Nesbit in Marion, Arkansas.
Pastor Dr. Terrie Savage Reed is a humble servant of the Lord serving in these capacities: President, Alliance Bible College and Seminary (online to reach all parts of the earth); Missions/Outreach Pastor, Monument of Love Baptist Church; Partner Advocate, Praying Pelican Missions (domestic and international); Executive Director/Certified Life Coach, Elev8 Institute; and Executive Program Director/Grief Counselor, Intimate Altar Wellness; Adjunct Professor, The University of Memphis; Computer Instructor, Memphis Urban League; and many volunteer positions for various agencies. In all of the capacities, she is a leader who influences and impacts others by equipping, engaging and empowering them with the Word of God. She strives to be an example for the next generation of missionaries to love God, mankind, and serve wholeheartedly, whether locally or globally.
As an author, Dr. Reed was a contributor to a global magazine, Ordained and the book, New Woman. She has recently released a new book, Keys to Transform Your Thoughts, which can purchased on amazon.com. As a curriculum developer, her courses are taught in the college where she serves.
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Prophetess Dreniecesa Thompson resides in Memphis, Tennessee with her two beautiful children. She is a Purpose Pusher, Preacher, Revivalist, Intercessor, Strategist of Prophetic Warfare & Preaching, who is called to demonstrate the Supernatural Power of God to the advancement and manifestation of the Kingdom in the lives of others. Prophetess Dreniecesa has obtained a dual Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies & Ministry. She also has a Master's Degree in Masters of Science & Organizational Leadership with a Human Resource Concentration. Alongside Her educational pursuits, Prophetess Dreniecesa Thompson is the founder and visionary of Kingdom Power Global Ministries., a global apostolic/prophetic ministry that's empowered to impact and influence cultural barriers. Prophetess Dreniecesa, is dedicated to build Kingdom warriors, break cultural systems, and empower individuals and nations to become change agents and Kingdom Ambassadors. Prophetess Dreniecesa Thompson, is also the CEO and founder of "The PowerPusher Institute" where many are trained, equipped and empowered to walk in there dunamis power and authority on earth. Prophetess Dreniecesa is a leader of leaders, one who has coached and mentored many women and men across the nation. Prophetess decree is, "Faith Is Blind, And Only Responds to the Supernatural".
