Our Ministry

Vision Statement

The Vision of A Word With The Lord Ministries is to see people everywhere come to know God through Jesus Christ and develop a strong and Holy Spirit inspired prayer life where they experience God-ordained results in every area of their lives through prayer.

 
 

Our Mission

The Mission of A Word With The Lord Ministries is to engage in conversation with people to hear their story

and provide prayerful support through presence, prayer, and the Word of God.

Through this process we:

  • Remind them of the privilege of prayer
  • Invite them to ask Christ to be their Lord and Savior through prayer
  • Teach them the principles of prayer
  • Educate them on how to pray effective, result-producing prayers
  • Encourage them to activate their faith and the power of prayer
  • Stand with them in prayer
  • Assure them that God truly does hear and answer prayer
 
 

Caring Individuals

Board of Directors

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Jennifer R. Williams
MAPC, BS, RN, FCN
PRESIDENT/ceo

Bio

Jennifer Williams is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. She is a graduate of Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, New York. She obtained her Registered Nurse Degree from Middlesex Community College in Edison New Jersey. Jennifer Williams has a certificate in Leadership and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Administration from Charter Oak State College, New Britain, CT. Jennifer Williams is a graduate of the College of the United States Air Force for Aerospace / Flight Medicine Education and holds a myriad of other Military Training certifications including Flight Nurse Medical Crew Director. Jennifer Williams has a Diploma of Practical Theology Advanced Level from International Seminary of Plymouth, Florida. Jennifer Williams is a graduate of Liberty Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA and has earned a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling. Jennifer is a Board Eligible Pastoral Counselor.

Jennifer is the President/CEO of the Media Ministry “A Word With The Lord Ministries, Inc.” She is an experienced Preacher/Teacher of the Word of God.  Jennifer Williams’ ministry experiences includes Director of Praise Dance Ministry, Director of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry and Prison Minister. She is an experienced conference speaker, workshop and seminar provider a myriad of subjects including her passion for women’s ministry. Jennifer Williams and her husband Edward have experience in conducting marriage seminars. She currently resides in Lynchburg, VA and is a member of Tree of Life Ministry of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church where she is an Ordained Minister.

Jennifer Williams has over thirty-five years of diverse nursing/medical experience in Combat/Critical Care, Trauma Nursing and Director of Nursing of Home agency in New Jersey. Jennifer Williams was a Medical Crew Director Flight Nurse where she flew internationally for United States Air Force where in transport, she cared for combat soldiers. Jennifer retired from the Air Force after 27 years of military service. She is currently a member of an auxiliary of the United Stated Air Force, Civil Air Patrol based Lynchburg where she serves as both Squadron and Group Chaplain. Jennifer also currently serves the local Lynchburg Police Department as the first and only woman Chaplain. She worked at Centra Health Systems as Director of Community Health and provided Chaplain support as needed. Jennifer is a Board Eligible Healthcare Chaplain.

Jennifer Williams holds a nurse specialty and certificate as a Faith Community Nurse and is the Coordinator of the Ministry of Health in her home Church in Lynchburg, VA. She is also a Certified Individual and Group Critical Incident Stress Management Provider. She works to provide a faith-based community outreach wellness ministry through which she coordinates and provide health education, health screenings, support, coaching, and empowerment to the body of Christ and members of the surrounding communities.

Jennifer Williams is blessed with a loving husband of soon to be thirty years. He is a mighty man of valor who loves the Lord and is her biggest supporter/encourager/best-friend who serves in the ministry and is retired from the United States Air Force after thirty years of Military service. Jennifer and her husband Edward have three adult children Richard, Jocelyn, and Edward III (Lewis).

Most importantly Jennifer Williams loves the Lord, is most grateful to be in covenant relationship with Him and has a “heart that follows hard after GOD!” Giving God all the glory, honor and praise!!!

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Edward L. Williams Jr.
BS, CISSP, CEH, SEC+
pPL

Bio

Edward L. Williams is a native of Brooklyn New York. Edward Williams holds Associate degrees in Aviation Technology and Electronic Systems Technology. He has completed Professional Military Education via Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCO), NCO leadership course and Senior NCO Academy via the United States Air Force.  Edward Williams currently holds computer certifications in Security Plus (Sec+), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and Air Force Information Systems.  

Edward Williams is a veteran of the Armed Forces. Has served with the US Air Force Reserves for over 30 years at Joint Base-McGuireDixLakehurst in South Jersey.  He has worked as a Crew Chief and Flight Engineer on the C141B airframe as well as a computer operator, technical controller and Network Manager for the 514 Air Mobility Wing. Edward Williams retired as the superintendent of the 42ND Combat Communications Squadron overseeing 100+ employees and over fifty million dollars in inventory.   

Edward Williams was a Licensed Minister in the Church of God in Christ in Minneapolis, Minnesota and served there in the youth ministry. Edward also has experience as Director of Multimedia Ministry at the St James AME church in Hightstown.  He has also served as a presenter with wife Jennifer at marriage seminars.  Edward also served as a big brother to mentor underprivileged boys in Hightstown NJ. 

Edward Williams has served as a Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Squadron Commander and has held many staff positions and other volunteer work with CAP in the communities of New York and New Jersey for over 25 years.  Edward Williams has been a licensed private pilot for thirty-two years and uses that experience to fly Cadet Orientation flights, scanner/observer & Mission Pilot flights with CAP.  CAP is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is a mentoring organization for young people called Cadets.   

Today he has a loving wife, Jennifer and three children, Richard – Jocelyn – E Lewis III. He currently resides in Lynchburg, VA. 

Edward Williams is a servant and minister of the Lord and tries to follow God’s example in John 3:16, “For God so Loved that He Gave”. 

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devon rodriguez
ba, ms, cpt

Bio

Devon is an ACE certified personal trainer from California, United States. She grew up playing many sports and went on to play Division 1 softball for The University of New York at Buffalo where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. During her Junior Year she suffered a back injury that ended her sports career but after two years of intense rehab she is fully recovered and stronger than ever. Devon fully understands the importance of form and safety while working out and now educates and ensures her clients are doing proper form before advancing in workouts. Her goal is to empower, engage, equip, and educate people on how to achieve their goals no matter what they may have to overcome.

 

Devon holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University and is currently working as a Health and Fitness Specialist in the Senate Office Building in Washington DC. She has worked in many settings from private clubs to commercial gyms to a cruise ship. She has worked with clients of all ages, back grounds, fitness levels and has a passion for helping those with special needs. She has worked as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs, worked with adaptive physical education classes and with a community day program for adults with special needs.

 

Devon’s believes in the holistic aspect of health and wellness. Fitness, nutrition, and mental attitude are all necessary to promote healthy, lifelong change, reach fitness goals. With the right knowledge, tools and support she believes you can achieve these goals and live the best quality of life. She works to help push her clients past their comfort zone to achieve the desired positive changes in their lives. Her lifestyle reflects that excitement, passion and knowledge. She enjoys a challenge and has completed marathons, half marathons, a Gladiator Run, a Spartan Race and several shorter distance races as well as several sky diving jumps. She loves setting her mind to something and achieving it. She is not afraid of a little hard work and sacrifice to see what she is truly capable of. She has been recognized for her passion for fitness and work with clients.

 

Devon has been a Christian most of her life but solidified her relationship with Christ as her own in her early 20’s. She has faced many challenges physically, spiritually, and emotionally that have taught her the need to focus on and trusting God. She is intentional about her relationship with Christ and strives to share His goodness, love, and joy with everyone she encounters. Her life quote is “My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” by Maya Angelou.

 

Life is an adventure that Devon loves to share with family, friends, and clients. Ultimately, Devon’s aim is to know God and make Him known.

 

Philippians 4:8-9

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

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Edward L. Williams III
(LEWIS)
BS, MS

Bio

Mr. Edward L. Williams III (Lewis) has been involved with ministry and the instruction and development of others for many years. His love for serving came from being rooted in a Christian upbringing and continues with the study of the Word and mentorship of a mature Christian pastor. 

In search of various opportunities to serve, Lewis has gone on several missions trips varying in both location and focus. He has traveled to Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, and Ohio to bring the Gospel to those who need it most, but while also providing medical aid, translation services, building, and individual development to those he interacted with.  In desiring to bring the Gospel to those who need it most, Lewis has studied various foreign languages in order to make communication easier and for relationships to be built on a personal level.  Those languages include Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

 In addition, he has committed to the personal development of those in his own community by coaching Track and Field at the local high school. He sought to teach physical and spiritual principles side by side to young people who may or may not have a godly example in their lives. 

Lewis is a graduate of Liberty University and holds a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Master's degree in Public Policy. He is currently employed with the United States Air Force as a Federal employee.

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Bishop Darren J Ross,
DSL

Bio

Darren J Ross is a native of Bronx, NY. His family migrated to Lakewood NJ at an early where he completed his secondary education at Lakewood Preparatory. During that time, he began serving as Minister of Music and Fine Arts for Prayer Temple Church in Bronx, New York.

While serving as Minister of Music, he gained extensive experience with composing and performing with such artists as Onaje Allen Gumbs, The Stylistics, and R&B crooners, Ray, Goodman, and Brown. He pioneered as the first Music Director of the National Action Network under the direction of Reverend Al Sharpton, as well as well as one of the directors for the 98. 7 Kiss FM Gospel Choir, which has had opening performances for Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, and has been featured in the Broadway shows, “My Grandmother Prayed for me” and “Why do good girls like bad boys.”  He also had the privilege of touring and recorded in Europe with the Golden Gospel Singers. 

Darren is a premier songwriter, musician, producer, and Pastor.  Along with his former recording choir, The Free Voices of Praise (F.V.O.P.), and the ministry of Free praise, Darren has been featured in many venues both nationally and abroad, among artists such as Women of the Calabash, P Diddy, Wycleff, Bono, and the late Betty Shabazz and Rosa Parks.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, Darren has excelled in academic achievement. In 2010, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Bible from Cairn University and was awarded entry into the prestigious "Who's Who" among American universities colleges registry. In 2012, he completed his graduate studies at Cairn University earning a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. In 2019 he earned his Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Regent University.

Accepting the call to the pastorate in 2008, Pastor Ross served as senior pastor of Prayer Temple Church of the Harvest in Toms River NJ, where the ministry focus was “Empowering people. For life!”

In 2014 Pastor Ross was consecrated a Bishop Auxiliary in the Lord’s Church serving as Coadjutor of Greater Prayer Temple Ministries until recently assuming the Senior Pastorate and merger of Prayer Temple Church, Church of the Harvest.

He is the husband of Pastor Lisa A. Ross who diligently serves with him as his life and ministry partner along with their son Levi.

I am proud to proclaim that I am a worship leader who finds his strength in the one that empowers. It is a joy for me to usher people into the presence of God where they connect to the purpose for which we were created for, and that’s to worship God.   

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Candy robichaud
Mph
public health professional

Bio

Candy Robichaud was born into a military family (originally from Puerto Rico) where more than half of her life was spent overseas in parts of Asia and Europe. She had the privilege to grow up in a strong Christian home with parents that instilled and spoke the living Word of God over her even since being in the womb. With a prayer intercessor as a mother, Candy was no stranger to the great impact of prayer and the operations of the Holy Spirit; seeing many healing miracles, deliverances, and great change in her surrounding communities. Despite her upbringing, it was not until she was about 14 years old where she had a radical encounter with the Lord and got saved. This resulted in garnering a passion at a young age for spreading the gospel to all generations in her communities and worldwide through the ministries of Spirit-led worship, prayer, and healing miracles. Candy has had the opportunity to minister all throughout Europe and India.

 

In addition, Candy has received both her Bachelor and Master degrees in Public Health specializing in Clinical Studies and Global Health from Liberty University. Her vision is to utilize her education to reach low resource nations through the gateways of improving population health and community building in low resource nations, with a special love for the nation of India.

 

Now that she is traveling across the United States as a military wife, she is excited to be a part of AWWLM and its visionary purpose to further fulfill the Great Commission through the empowerment of prayer!

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Pastor Lisa Ross
LPN, BA, MS

Bio

Pastor Lisa Ross is a native of Rochester, New York. She migrated to Atlantic City, NJ in 1990 where she began her studies at the Richard Stockton University in Pomona New Jersey. In 1997, she received her vocational diploma as a Licensed Practical Nurse and has worked in a variety of nursing fields including Long Term Care, Correctional Nursing, Disease Management, Utilization Management, Health Coaching, and most recently as a Clinical Learning Consultant for a major Managed Care Organization. In 2006, she graduated from Stockton University with a BA in Sociology and Anthropology with a concentration in Conflict Resolution and a minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies. In 2009, she completed a Master of Science in Human Services with a specialization in Health Care Administration from Capella University. Pastor Ross received her Ministerial license in 2008 and was licensed as an Elder in 2013 and ordained in 2016. In 2008, she developed the first Gy2g! event, and in the following years hosted yearly conferences and intensive clinical workshops. She has also served as a consultant to other ministries to develop conferences and workshop programs best suited for their individual congregations. In 2016, Gy2g became TogetherGirls, and changed their organization focus to provide education, resources and support in an effort to improve the mental health status for Christian woman - specifically women of color. The ministry goals serve to empower women with a holistic approach, promoting wellness in spirit, mind, and body. She currently serves Associate Pastor of Administration and Worship Leader at Prayer Temple Church in Bronx, NY, under the dynamic leadership of her husband, Bishop Darren Ross..

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JUSTIN E. BROWN, LT
COMMAND CHAPLAIN

Bio

LT Justin Brown is a native of Hayesville, North Carolina.  He graduated from Liberty University in 2010 with a degree in Psychology and with a Master’s of Divinity in Chaplaincy in 2013.He commissioned as a Chaplain Candidate in 2013 and as a Chaplain in 2018. He married his wife Samone in 2011, and they have three children Jude, Olivia, and Jeremiah.

 

LT Brown served as a hospital and hospice chaplain for six years in Lynchburg, Virginia. LT Brown graduated from Chaplain school in May 2019 and is currently assigned to the USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) as the Command Chaplain.

 

LT Brown’s Professional Naval Chaplain education includes four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and Board Certification with the Association of Professional Chaplains rating a 1440N subspecialty code and 531 Advanced Degree Qualification.

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JOCELYN A. WILLIAMS
ba, ms

Bio

Jocelyn Williams is a native of Hamilton, New Jersey. She is a graduate of Hamilton High School West in Hamilton, New Jersey. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jocelyn Williams has her Masters Degree in Human Services Counseling: Military Resilience from Liberty University Online. Jocelyn was awarded Division 1 All-American Honors in the Hammer Throw (Track and Field) in 2015. She was named Team Captain for the Women’s Track and Field team for the season of 2014-2015. She also holds the School Record for the Weight Throw at Liberty University. She was ranked #27th in the US for the Women’s Hammer in 2016 and is currently training to qualify for the next Olympic Games in 2020. She has also recently completed the certification of Track & Field Technical Coaching from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Jocelyn was formally a member of an auxiliary of the United States Air Force---Civil Air Patrol based on McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. She volunteered with that organization for six years as a flight sergeant for her local squadron. She also served as a flight sergeant during the organization's annual summer boot camp on McGuire Air Force Base. In the following years, she would also serve as the Command Chief of the entire encampment overseeing the training of over 100 cadets, as well as an instructor for the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy teaching classes on leadership. She received one of the highest awards one can receive in the Civil Air Patrol on two occasions, that being the Commander’s Commendation Award, given out by the National Commander for Civil Air Patrol. She also received the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award given out by West Point Military Academy.

Throughout her high school, college, and post-graduate years Jocelyn has spent countless hours involved in ministry through leading praise and worship. She spent over a year providing lay counseling and support to a youth ministry in South Carolina and took every opportunity to speak to and encourage the youth through organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has maintained different blogs over the years, to share what she has learned and encourage others and created her own podcast series. For the last three years, she has been a writer/researcher for a nonprofit that assists military veterans and their families.

Jocelyn spends her extra time training for the 2021 Olympic Trials. She constantly looks to improve herself in personal development through reading, listening to podcasts, and seeking out mentorship. Above all, her main priority is the progression of her faith, relationship with God, and with her family.

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Tedles (TJ) Templeton
BS, MS

Bio

Born in Ottawa, KS, TJ graduated from Emporia State University (ESU) in Emporia, KS where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in May of 2000. While there he was active in student government, serving as student body vice president and president, his junior and senior years respectively. He met his wife of 20 years, Melissa at ESU. They have two daughters; Myleigh, age 21, and Madisson, age 13.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in March 2005. Following a tour of duty in Kansas City, MO., he was commissioned through the Officer Candidate Course (OCC). He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (1st LAR) where he served as communication officer from December 2007 until December 2009. During this time, he deployed with the unit to Korean Village and subsequently to Sal Sin jar, Iraq from September 2008 to April 2009. 

He would deploy two more times with I Marine Expeditionary Force to Camp Leatherneck Afghanistan from August 2010 to March 2011, and February 2012 to March 2013.

TJ has been drawn to mentorship, counseling, and providing encouragement through sharing God’s Word and prayer throughout much of his life. Growing up in the Baptist Church, TJ was instrumental in the youth department at the local and state level. He held positions such as worship leader, lay leader, vice president, and Kansas State youth Department President his senior year of high school.

The desire to serve led him to host and lead various Bible study ministries throughout his military career. It was the drive to serve that led him to pursue his M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University in December of 2019.

In his spare time, TJ enjoys traveling with his family, working out, and reading books centered on social sciences, military, and American history. 

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sheri m. winesett
mdiv, bcc

Bio

Sheri Winesett is a graduate of Lee University School of Religion and Duke University Divinity School. Raised in the hope and love of the Church and called to ministry on the margins. Sheri has experience in international missions, ministry with homeless and at-risk populations. She currently works in hospice Chaplaincy. Sheri is ordained by Real Life Ministries of Wytheville, Virginia. She has served in a variety of Protestant Churches and traditions, all informed by her deep roots in Appalachian Pentecostalism.

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Melissa Templeton

Bio

Melissa Templeton has always had a passion to serve the people in the community where she lives. She is married and has two daughters; one is finishing up her last year in college and the other will be entering her first year of High School.  Her husband of 20 years currently serves in the United States Marine Corps which has meant living in several different states over the past 15 years.

Her passion for volunteering started in the classroom of her girls when they began school. From then on, she has volunteered for several organizations from local soup kitchens and churches in California, to organizations such as MOPS and the Semper Fi Fund in North Carolina. She has always been active in her church where she enjoys volunteering in the nursery, helping with different community projects, and Co-leading small groups with her husband. She is currently working as the family ministry coordinator at her church where she and her family are members.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys playing board games with her family, running in local races, and spending time at the beach.

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Jean Armand
MSN, FNP, AGACNP-BC

Bio

Jean Armand has been in the Healthcare Field for thirty-two years. Currently Jean works as a nurse practitioner in a level-one trauma center in Atlanta, George. Jean is the host of the Health Flo Podcast through which she shares health information and healthcare experiences that educates and inspire healthy living.

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jenny jones
mph, msw

Bio

Jenny Jones is originally from New Jersey and moved to Virginia to attend Liberty University. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion and a Master of Public Health from LU. While in college, Jenny was active in dorm ministry and served three years as a Resident Assistant. She then continued her education and received a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. She is married to her wonderful husband Kellen and is a proud mother of a handsome one-year old son.

 

Jenny works at Centra Health in the Community Health Department while having the blessing of staying home with her son. Jenny is passionate about health in all aspects including physical, mental, and spiritual, as the Lord designed us to be multi-dimensional beings. She seeks to educate members of the community for their own empowerment, while advocating for health equity. To Jenny, holistic health is significant so that we may offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God.

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Richard E. Davis Jr.
Major, usaf

Bio

Richard E. Davis Jr., is a Major in the United States Air Force, currently stationed at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th Reconnaissance Wing is comprised of four groups and four overseas operating locations, executing worldwide missions in support of all six geographic combatant commanders.  Major Davis is responsible for advising the A6 Director on command, control, communications, computer, information services and defensive cyber operations in support of operations for 7,000 military, civilian and contract personnel.  These cyberspace operations are in support of the entire inventory of Air Force high-altitude reconnaissance U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft and eight associated tenant units to execute critical and diverse intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance missions. 

Major Davis was born in Hampton, Virginia and grew up in Trenton, New Jersey.  He is a graduate of United States Air Force Academy and has served in a variety of positions at the squadron and staff levels.  As a Warfare Communications Officer, he has performed duties at in network operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, network support, deployable communications, AOC support and Joint Air Operations Center systems. Additionally, Major Davis has deployed in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and RAZOR II and was integral in support of operations NEW DAWN, INHERENT RESOLVE & FREEDOM SENTINEL.

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