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Pastor Thomas G. Wilson Minister Adriane Wilson Minister Renoulte Allen Minister Tedra Allen

Minister Shannon Ingram Minister Connie Moore Minister Selena Newton Minister Renee Williams

	Pastor Thomas G. Wilson      Rev. Thomas G. Wilson currently serves as Senior Pastor of Word of Faith Christian Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan established December 8, 1996.  He is a graduate of the Word of Faith School of Ministry class of 1993.  He is a Bible Teacher who stresses:  the authority of the believer, walking in love, the honor that comes from God only, unity of the Body of Christ, and the wisdom of God.  Reverend Wilson is a member of the Ministerial Association of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan under the leadership of Bishop Keith A. Butler.      Prior to pastoring Word of Faith-Grand Rapids, Rev. Wilson served in various capacities in the ministry of helps, youth ministry, and as an assistant to the outreach director at Word of Faith International Christian Center, Southfield, Michigan.  Pastor Wilson has also served as the campus minister for United Students for Christ, Oakland University chapter, the forerunner to the current G Phi G chapter.      In addition, Rev. Wilson has these additional accomplishments:   Served as crusade director for the Word of Faith tent revival Training of new Outreach team members in street evangelism Secretary of the Men’s Fellowship Halfway house and youth home ministry Ministry room administrator  Street witnessing President of Northern Industrial Products, a family owned, first tier automotive supplier
	Minister Adriane Wilson      Minister Adriane L. Wilson is the wife of Rev. Thomas G. Wilson, Senior Pastor of Word of Faith – Grand Rapids.  They have been married since June of 1994.  After working over 14 years in the corporate sector she left to pursue the call of God on her life.  She is now in full-time ministry with her husband, a teacher of the Word of God establishing and strengthening the hearer’s confidence in God’s love and grace towards them.       Minister Wilson has been a member of Word of Faith since 1986.  As a member of the Ministerial Association of Word of Faith Int’l Christian Center (WOFICC), under the leadership of Bishop Keith A. Butler, Min. Adriane is an ordained minister and an honors graduate of Word of Faith International Bible Training Center.  She also served in various capacities at WOFICC such as prison ministry; street witnessing; ministry room counselor; Praise & Worship team, and campus ministry;  as well as on the advisory board for the women’s ministry.       In accomplishing the vision that God has placed on the hearts of her and husband she is active in all phases of the ministry at Word of Faith-Grand Rapids.  With a heart to minister to the needs of women she established ‘Expressions of Glory’ women’s ministry where the ‘total woman experiences the love of God’.   Director of Expressions of Glory Worship Leader  Director of Ministry of Helps Layman’s Bible School Instructor Church Administrator
photo not available	Minister Renoulte Allen      Minister Renoulte Allen is a native of the Detroit, MI area.  He has been a member of WOFICC since 1984.  After completing his education from Grand Valley State University in 1995, he began a career that involved investigating fraudulent insurance claims.  In 1998, he joined WOF-GR where he served on the Praise Team, Touch Group Ministry, S.W.A.T. Team and Children’s Ministry.      In 2000, he was called by God to move to Broken Arrow, OK and attend Rhema Bible Training Center from which he is a 2003 graduate.  Renoulte and his wife, Minister Tedra, have two beautiful children, Raven and Jalen.  Minister Renoulte will currently serve in the Marriage Encounters Ministry and as a Layman’s Bible School Instructor.   Graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center 2003 (Pastoral Ministry) Master of Arts in Christian Education Administration (MA)- Oral Roberts University Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management- Grand Valley State University
photo not available	Minister Tedra Allen      Minister Tedra Allen is a native of the Grand Rapids, MI area.  She began attending WOF-GR in 1998 and quickly became involved with the Praise Team, Touch Group Ministry and the Children’s Ministry.  In 2000, Tedra and her family were called to attend Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, OK from which she is a 2006 graduate.  It is here where God confirmed the call on her life to preach and teach children about God’s love for them around the world.      She has been married to her husband, Minister Renoulte Allen, since 1997 and they have two beautiful children, Raven Lanisse and Jalen Mychael.  Minister Tedra will currently serve in the Children’s Ministry, Marriage Encounters and as a Layman’s Bible School Instructor.   Graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center 2006 (Children’s Ministry) Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Management of Health Services- Spring Arbor University Associate Degree  in Occupational Therapy- Grand Rapids Community College Associate Degree in Liberal Arts- Grand Rapids Community College Eight years experience ministering to the needs of children and adults with physical and/or mental challenges
	Minister Shannon Ingram      Minister Shannon M. Ingram currently serves as the youth minister of the Glorify God Youth Ministry of Word of Faith Christian Center as well as administrative assistant to Pastor Thomas G. and Minister Adriane L. Wilson.  A Detroit native, Min. Ingram and her family joined Word of Faith International Christian Center in 1982.  She is a graduate of Faith Christian Academy and served in the orchestra of WOFICC from the 8th grade until her graduation from high school.   In 1995, Min. Ingram relocated to the metro Grand Rapids area to attend Grand Valley State University.       When Word of Faith Christian Center-Grand Rapids began December 8, 1996, she immediately sought to become a part of the work being accomplished by Pastor and Min. Wilson by serving in the children’s ministry, singing in the choir and in later years the praise and worship team and as a member of the Soul Winning Attack Team better known as S.W.A.T.   She also served as a charter member and the charter president of the GVSU chapter of the Glory Phi God Campus Ministry started under the auspices of Word of Faith-Grand Rapids.      In 1999, she decided to forgo a career in foreign affairs to pursue the call of God upon her life.  Her heart’s desire is to continue to be faithful and loyal to Pastor and Minister Wilson, to see the complete vision of WOF-Grand Rapids come to pass and ultimately see God’s will and purpose manifest in the lives of His people.  Her favorite scripture is I Samuel 16:7 and she strives to do everything unto God with ‘heart’.      In addition to her responsibilities as an administrative assistant and youth minister, she currently serves as ministerial support to the Faith Food Store and Social Events Counter, a member of the Expressions of Glory leadership team, a member of the WOF-Grand Rapids choir and praise team, a co-minister in the Sold Out Singles ministry, a ministry room counselor, and a Layman’s I Bible School instructor.   Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and International Relations - Grand Valley State University; Cum Laude 1999 Thomas Seykora award for outstanding leadership (GVSU) Political Science department award for highest cumulative GPA (3.91) Graduate of  Word of Faith Bible Training Center 2001; awarded the prestigious ‘Student’s Choice Award’ Teacher and Interim Center Director, Sylvan Learning Center, West Bloomfield, MI
photo not available	Minister Connie M. Moore      Minister Connie M. Moore is a native of Grand Rapids; she joined Word of Faith Grand Christian Center in October 1997. Since then she has served in many departments. She is currently a member of the Expression of Glory Women’s Ministry Leadership Team, “SWAT-Outreach Soul-Winning Attack Team”, Wealth and Wellness Ministry, Director of Ministry of Defense and a Layman’s Bible School Instructor. Her personal motto is “ Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto man.”      Minister Connie M. Moore is a graduate of Word of Faith International Christian Bible Center in Southfield Michigan, Class of 2005. She is has been employed with the Grand Rapids Police Department for over 17 years. During her career she has worked in the-Vice Unit, SWAT Unit, as a Patrol Officer, and in the Warrant Office. She is currently assigned to the Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, Kids and Cops Mentorship Program, mentoring youth from ages 8-17 years old.   Graduate of Word of Faith Bible International Bible Training Center, 2005 (Summa Cum Laude) Associate Arts, Grand Rapids Community College, Police Academy, 1989
	Minister Selena Newton      Selena Newton is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and began attending Word of Faith-Grand Rapids shortly after the church opened, while she was enrolled at Grand Valley State University.  She joined the church August 16, 1998, and has never looked back! While attending Grand Valley, Selena was a charter member, and officer of Glory Phi God Campus Ministry, which held its first meeting February 12, 1997; she held this position until her graduation in April, 2000.  Prior to joining the WOFGR Ministerial Staff, she actively served in the Clerical Department, the Word of Faith sanctuary choir, and as a Hostess; she also served in the Youth Department.       Selena is graduate of Word of Faith International Christian Center’s Bible Training Center, class of 2002.  In July 2003, Selena was led to move back to the Grand Rapids area to serve in the ministry.  She currently serves as Youth Leader in the Glorify God Youth Ministry, a member of the Expressions of Glory Women’s Ministry Leadership Team, Layman’s Bible School Administrator and Instructor.   Graduate of Word of Faith Bible Training Center, Dean’s List 2002 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - Grand Valley State University 2000 Family Services Worker at Alternatives For Girls 2000-2002 - Detroit, MI Internship at Inner City Christian Federation 1999-2000
	Minister Reneé Williams      Minister Reneé Williams is dedicated to encouraging and training people to fulfill their God-ordained purpose in the local church.  She currently serves as the Covenant Kingdom Children’s Minister, committed to developing God’s children and those who lead them.  She started serving in the Children’s Ministry in 1994 at Word of Faith International Christian Center in Southfield, Michigan.  In 1996, she began serving as the Children’s Minister at WOFGR under the leadership of Pastor & Minister Wilson.  Minister Williams acts as co-minister for the Sold-Out-Singles Ministry, Layman’s Bible School Instructor and a member of the Expressions of Glory Women’s Ministry Leadership Team.       Minister Williams is committed to supporting Pastor and Minister Wilson in accomplishing the God ordained vision for Word of Faith-Grand Rapids as they spread gospel of Jesus Christ to Western Michigan and the world.   Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance - Wayne State University Ten years of finance experience specifically concentrating in investment management and more recently in retail banking Graduate of Word of Faith Bible Training Center 1999 (Summa Cum Laude)