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My name is Christina Maldonado, also known by (Tina Marie). I am a mother of three children, three grand children and have 33 years of sobriety( Praise God)! As an entrepreneur selling mental health products, a licensed dental assistant, and have co-hosted for an internet radio for the last 2 years. God has blessed me with Misunderstood Outreach Ministry podcast that steams online every Thursday. I am very grateful to be an Overcomer.

Rev. Alexander is an associate minister at New Birth Worship Center in Lancaster, Tx, under the leadership of Pastor E. T. Fisher. Rev. Alexander has worked with justice involved persons for over 40 years. He has volunteered to conduct christian services at the Federal Prison in Seagoville, Tx, since 2003. His non profit, LIFE Prison Ministries, encourages those who are incarcerated to live in faith eternally.

Jack Brown is an Army Veteran with 7 years of Peer Support Specialist experience. Jack founded the Peer ran Organization, Peer 2 Peer Whole Wellness. Jack is also a certified MHPS/RSPS and newly Certified RPS, as well as a WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) facilitator.

Jack has an Associates of Science in Mental Health/Human Services and an Associates of Science in Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counseling, and is a strong advocate for peer providers across Texas.

Jack has gathered tools through various training to support his ability to now live a life that includes self-care and advocacy. Jack is often called upon to speak his truth relative to substance use challenges, mental health challenges and recovery from incarceration. He uses his past to shine a light for others future. Jack believes that living a life in recovery and modeling healing behavior is the key to ultimate freedom.

My name is Dannie McQueen. I am the founder and CEO of the non-profit organization A.T.O.N.E. (Actions To Overcome Negative Engagements). I spent 33 years in prison for a string of robberies, assaults, possession of a weapon. I was 17 years old when I went to prison and 50 when I came home. I was born in Harlem and raised in The Bronx and Mount Vernon New York. I have a Masters degree in Divinity from Charter University and one in Professional Studies from New York Theological Seminar. I have q passion for helping people and assisting them with their needs. I am the living proof that transformation is real.

Rhonda Taylor is the Founder and Visionary of Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries Worldwide, an organization that, at its core, ministers to the needs of battered and displaced women and children. The scope of their activity extends to the inner communities where they reach out to the dislocated, disrupted and disjointed in society, giving them hope and a reason to live through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Rhonda leverages her outreach through charitable work and other empowerment strategies devised to lift the needy out from socially and spiritually depressed stations of life and provide them with purpose and optimism for a future guaranteed by God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Rhonda Taylor is a Professional Life Coach, Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Writer and Author of “The Victim Survived”. The author takes you on a Journey from childhood pain and abuse through adulthood.

Rhonda originally served under Bishop T.D. Jakes in the Mass Choir and has also been involved in the Rehabs and Streets Ministries. She was ordained and licensed as an Evangelist in 2004 by Pastor Vernon Thompson, an early mentor and
Father in the Lord. In 2008, Rhonda received her Pastoral License.

Rhonda served on the pastoral board 2015/2018 at “Spoken Word Faith Ministries Full Gospel”. Apostle Kevin Etta and Pastor Immaculata Etta have been her mentors and spiritual counselors. Rhonda attended Innovative Learning Academy
December 15th, 2018 Under Dr. Rhonda Owens-Buford, Instructor CEO, Innovative Learning Academy. Radio Host since 2018 GFN NATION RADIO.

Rhonda attended Kingdom Hope International Leadership Institute (KHILI school of The Prophets) under Dr. Tangerine K. Hope & Dr. Gregory L. Hope. On September 8th, 2019 she received her certificate of completion.

Rhonda C. Taylor is the CEO and founder of (“Let your voice be heard movement”) Non-profit organization for battered women and children. Rhonda continues to be used by the Lord itinerantly in the prophetic and evangelistic streams.

My testimony to to glorify Christ for restoring my life, my family and health! I’m stoked.

Pastor, Teacher, Speaker and Author
The first and most important thing that comes to mind is the goal set in life, ‘teaching YOU the Word of God, through my lifestyle and loving the HELL out of YOU’. I have been pastoring and teaching God’s people for over 30 years. I am having the best and most fun in all my life. My focus is to keep moving forward, towards the higher calling, no matter what. Never give up! Believing in the Jesus that lives insides of me, as I share what God has done, is doing, and continues to do in my life. Remember, ‘I love You and there ain’t nothing you can do about it!’

Pastor Todd Robinson, humbly, serves as an ordained Outreach Pastor and musician at Cathedral of Compassion Deliverance Church in Cedar Hill TX, under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Apostle Vannoy Cole Jr. He is the Founder of Compassion in Action (C.I.A), an Outreach Homeless and Prison Ministries and is happily married to Jennette Robinson, Co-Founder. Together, they have watched God perform miracles in the lives of hurting people, through sharing the “Good News” of God’s love and Compassion.

In 2003, his journey of service began after being released from the Texas Department of Corrections. The Ministry began with him sharing his testimony of deliverance to the Homeless, Former Offenders and those suffering from addiction. Witnessing the Power of God, transform his own life over 20 years ago, Pastor Robinson is not only passionate about serving God but committed to spreading the gospel and sharing his testimony with many others.

Pastor Robinson’s ultimate vision is to build a Faith-based facility which provides housing, education, andresource services designed with the primary purpose of rebuilding and restoring lives.

The group leader of the longest running Overcomers Outreach group in the nation. Just celebrated 35 years. We meet every Sunday morning as a lifegroup at 1st Baptist Tulsa called Chainbreakers.

My name is Dick Abernathy I’m happily married to my wife Bonnie of 32 years. I have 36 years of sobriety and clean time. I was blood bought and born again by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 1 (Good Friday) 1988. It has been my honor to serve as a Deacon at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Tx., since 1996. I was recruited to serve with the Bill Glass Behind The Walls Prison Ministry in 1988 to share Jesus with the least of these from California to Florida. Jesus brings Hope to the Lost.

Reverend C. Eugene McCrimmon is a native of Washington, D.C. A graduate of Calvin Coolidge S.H.S., he has been involved in community service for over 35 years. He is a former Program Manager of Catholic Charities 801-East Men’s Shelter, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in S.E., Washington, D.C. He is currently a Community Based Interventionist, working with 7-12 year old boys in the D.C. Public Schools.

Rev. McCrimmon is the founding Pastor and organizer of Worship Center Christian Church, Washington, D.C. He is also a (2006) graduate of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, at Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia, with a Master of Divinity degree (with emphasis in Christian Education); he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree (2003) from the Washington Baptist Seminary, Washington, D.C. and is a former instructor of African American Religions & The Pauline Epistles there (2006-2008). He was chosen to develop and teach new classes at the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education (Children of the Web, 2008) and the National Baptist Congress, Germany (Developing Christian Character, 2010). He has been Licensed and Ordained by First Rising Mt. Zion, B.C., of Washington, D.C. He has a passion for men’s ministry and outreach to families and youth.

Blessed to be able to use the gifts and abilities that God has bestowed upon him for the uplifting of fallen humanity, and to encourage the saints of God; Brother McCrimmon is glad to be of service anytime and in any way that he can be. (2 Timothy 4:2).

Pastor Kevin white of Everlasting Gospel Ministry, and Prison Ministry
Assistance Pastor of Full of Faith Christian Center
Recovery Coach at APAA/ Team Lead.

Philip M. Van Guilder is currently the Director of Community Relations and a Mental Health Evangelist for The Greenhouse Treatment Center in Grand Prairie, TX. Before this, he was employed by Casa Palmera from 2012 through 2018 as an Aviation Mental Health Evangelist. Past positions include Vice President, Pandatel, and Vice President Lockheed-Martin. He is a Co-Founder of Viatek, Inc., Advanced Ironwerks, and Systems Performance Inc. and as well worked for NASA in the Unmanned Space Program as a telemetry engineer. Philip has spent the past twenty-three years involved with disaster response including extensive training with CISM, and Advanced Disaster Medicine. Philip is currently a Site Director with the Denton County Medical Reserve Corp. Philip deployed as a FEMA volunteer for both Hurricanes Katrina and Ike. In addition, he is a member of the DFW Nest West BOAF. He is currently a member of the board at large of “Love Cassidy”, and a volunteer with The Grant Halliburton Foundation as a Facilitator of “Dad2Dads”. He is a past Board Director with the San Diego Ballet Company. He is married and resides in Flower Mound, TX. He became an advocate for Substance Abuse with his own recovery and eating disorders as a result of family members who struggled with them, as well as his personal recovery history. He is an economist by education and a recipient of the U.S. Army Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. His credentials include PMHPAC and RSPS.

International Best-selling author, John Maxwell Team Certified Coach, Speaker, & Leadership Trainer. Senior Pastor, Entrepreneur & Business Owner. Licensed Texas Insurance Agent. Dr. Calhoun has over 10 years of training leadership principles to businesses & organizations.

Eric Willis is a native of Houma, Louisiana and is the Executive Director of City Lights DFW, church planting and mission organization. He is a published author, a professional musician, and a former Percussion Section Chief in the 77th U.S. Army Band, (in Fort Sill, Oklahoma). He moved to Dallas with a primary purpose and a secondary goal, to work in ministry and work professionally in music.

In 2000, Eric served (7 years) as the Music Director for Highland Park United
Methodist Church, Cornerstone Worship. He also served (7 years) as Music Director for Park Cities Baptist Church, Saturday Night Worship Service. He then served with Gene Getz, and Jeff Jones at Chase Oaks Church North in Plano, Texas. Eric also worked as a counselor on a crisis hotline, “Contact 214.” While serving in his primary calling, Eric also had the opportunity to perform with professional recording artists.

Eric worked with Kirk Whalum and toured with Wayman Tisdale for ten years. He also works with Peter White and the Earl Klugh Band. He wrote and produced the title song “Bounce” for Tom Braxton’s national release on Sony Music. In addition, he has 17 worship recordings including, “Hymnology,” “Peace Like a River,” and “Never Alone.” He has also authored seven books including, “Father to Son: Words of Wisdom Every Son Should Consider,” “The Tactics of a Controlling Lover,” and “Handle Your Business: Music Publisher.”

His current project are mentoring programs to facilitate critical thinking our youth. The Father to Son Mentoring Program engages young men, ages 12 to 18, to develop relationships and offer much needed guidance and life-application skills. The Piano Quick Program engages young ladies, ages 12-18, to teach music theory through logic, mathematics, and musical intuition.

By the grace of God Rev. Donald Williams has been in the recovery program for 27yrs and counting on God to continue this process until the Lord says well done. He is the Assistant Pastor of Central Dallas Ch for 12yrs under Pastor Lorenzo Brown. Also a member of The Men and Women Community Ministry. Which was formed in 2015 and still assisting our neighbors in the Dallas community.

Kevin L. Nesmith is a native of Charleston, SC and serves as the Pastor of St. Thomas A. M. E. Church in Alto, Texas. Devoted to “giving back what has freely been given to him,” Rev. Kevin has been deliberate about serving in organizations that meet vital needs for the community. He has served as the Chaplain for the Dolphin Heights Neighborhood Association in Dallas. He is a mentor with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of North Texas and a mentor with Project Alpha, the mentorship program of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Pastor Nesmith has also served as a volunteer with the National Alliance for Mental Illness (N.A.M.I), the Association of Persons Affected by Addiction (A.A.P.A), and a facilitator for educational and community outreach organizations in Charleston, South Carolina, Houston, and Dallas for more than 30 years.
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Pastor Nesmith and his wife RaFaye live in East Texas with Josie their 12 year old pit bull Josie where he continues to serve others through advocacy of children and their families.

Pastor Kevin’s personal witness and testimony is, “…we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose. So, trust the God and trust the process!”

Founder, Recovery House of Worship York in May 2016. Prior to founding R.H.O.W., Pastor Hunter served tirelessly in ministry. Pastor Hunter has taken his ministry to the heart of the community, speaking at numerous churches throughout the U.S. for the last 17 years sharing a powerfully motivational, life transforming message of what God can do through deliverance.

​Pastor Hunter became licensed to preach November 20, 2006. After being licensed he served as an Associate Pastor in training of New Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Baltimore, Md. where Pastor Hunter began teaching Sunday school and Bible Study.

Pastor Hunter was catechized in Aug. 2014 and became the Associate Pastor of Evangelism at Bethlehem Baptist Church of York, Pa under the leadership of Dr. Aaron Willfred. Pastor Hunter founded Overcomers Ministries in York and Harrisburg, PA. that serves to assist individuals in recovery from addictions, dependency, and codependency. Pastor Hunter works tirelessly to help people find and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.

​Pastor Hunter is married to Minister Yolanda Hunter and they are the parents of six sons and the grandparents to four children. Together they serve preaching and teaching the healing power of Jesus Christ.