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Biographies

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BISHOP CHARLES W. JOHNSON

MTCOF Founder

Bishop Charles W. Johnson is Sr. Pastor of Miracle Temple Church of Faith in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1999.  Pastor Johnson received his Suffragan Bishop license on August 7, 2011, then on February 14, 2012, he became International Bishop Charles W. Johnson.  

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An effective communicator of God’s Word, Bishop Johnson is widely known for his practical and dynamic preaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. He and his wife, Rochelle, have been married since 1981 and are the proud parents of five sons. His ultimate desire is to see people fully embrace God’s love and to walk in victory and power while experiencing the fullness of God’s promises.

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MINISTER ROCHELLE JOHNSON

Elect Lady of MTCOF

Minister Rochelle Johnson with her husband is the founder of  Miracle Temple Church of Faith in Indianapolis, Indiana since 1999.

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Elect Lady Johnson is a faithful servant to the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, a loving and devoted wife for over 40 years, a dedicated daughter, and a supporter.  As she walks alongside her husband, she is willing to assist in any capacity.  She’s excited about promoting positive thinking and a forum of excellence into the lives of the up-and-coming female generation.  She is a down to earth jovial and balanced woman of God. She takes pleasure in the family structure, therefore spending time with her husband and five sons.  

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APOSTLE JOYCE CANNON

Overseer 

Apostle Joyce Cannon has played a pivotal role in Bishop Johnson’s and Elect Lady Minister Rochelle Johnson’s Ministry.  She is licensed and ordained under World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc. serving in the position of International Bishop Overseer; supporting the vision, mission, ministry, and core values of the ministry for the sole purpose of Kingdom Building.

 

Apostle Cannon is also the Founder of Grace Outreach Ministries; feeding and counseling the homeless and needy throughout the Metropolitan area of Indianapolis and Co. Founder of Millennium Wo+Men Institute, Women and Men of God, Walking in Faith through Scriptures.  In honor and appreciation of her outstanding service within the ministry and community, she was congressionally recognized by the United States Congress in 2011. 

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She possesses clarity of vision for true “kingdom building”.  God has given Apostle Cannon the ability to lay out the vision in understandable terms for church organizations to function successfully as one body.

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CO. PASTOR GEORGIA GLADNEY 

AKA Power House

Co. Pastor Gladney is licensed and ordained under World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc. serving in the position of District Elder Overseer; supporting the vision, mission, ministry, and core values of the ministry for the sole purpose of Kingdom Building under the leadership of Bishop Lawrence Owens.

 

Co. Pastor Gladney is also the Co. Founder and Overseer of Grace Outreach Ministries; feeding and counseling the homeless and needy throughout the Metropolitan area of Indianapolis.  In honor and appreciation of her outstanding service within the ministry and community, she was congressionally recognized by the United States Congress in 2011.  She rejoices in seeing people trust Christ as their Savior and grow in greater intimacy with Him through discipleship, prayer, Bible study, and Christian service to the community.

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She is an explosive speaker a renaissance powerhouse who believes in the fivefold ministry and is spiritually led by the Holy Ghost.  She’s anointed and appointed by God.  Giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another in the fear of God.  Ephesians 5:20-21

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PASTOR LA VETTE GLADNEY 

Superintendent, Thirsty Scholar Founder, Administration & Drama Ministry

Pastor La Vette Gladney is licensed and ordained under World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc. serving in the position of Administrator; supporting the vision, mission, ministry, and core values of the ministry for the sole purpose of Kingdom Building under the leadership of Bishop Lawrence Owens.

 

In honor and appreciation of her outstanding service within the ministry and community, she was congressionally recognized by the United States Congress in 2011.  She is the founder of Millennium Wo+Men Institute (Women and Men of God, Walking in Faith through Scriptures) and Co. Founder of Grace Outreach Ministries; feeding and counseling the homeless and needy throughout the Metropolitan area of Indianapolis. 

 

Pastor Gladney has over two decades of ministry experience and is recognized for her gift of teaching and inspiring others to research and live the Word of God.  She is called and appointed by God NOT men!  Her ministry service with Miracle Temple includes serving as an Associate Pastor, Education Superintendent, and member of the Administration Committee.

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YOUTH PASTOR SONYA GREENWADE 

Praise Dance President & Thirsty Scholar Co. Founder

Pastor Sonya Greenwade is licensed and ordained under the World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc. serving the youth, through ministering and counseling; a true kingdom builder under the leadership of Bishop Lawrence Owens.

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Pastor Greenwade has a passion for reaching adolescents of all ages and praising God. She is the President of the following youth forums Miracle of Angels Praise Dance Ministry and the Christian Poetry Slam. Pastor Greenwade is also active within the Grace Outreach Ministry and is devoted in feeding the homeless and needy throughout the metropolitan area of Indianapolis. In honor and appreciation of her outstanding service within the ministry and community, she was congressionally recognized by the United States Congress in 2011.

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She is very passionate about God; ministering out of the overflow in her own spiritual life.  Nothing excites her more than seeing people come to Christ, growing and walking in a daily relationship with our Creator.

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ELDER JENNIFER HATCHETT

Young Women Christian Council President (Fabulous) & Drama Ministry

Elder Jennifer Hatchett is licensed and ordained under World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc. serving in the position of Executive Finance Officer; supporting the vision, mission, ministry, and core values of the ministry for the sole purpose of Kingdom Building under the leadership of Bishop Lawrence Owens.

 

Her passion is to lead people to encounter the Lord in fresh ways through demonstration and worship.  In honor and appreciation of her outstanding service within the ministry and community, she was congressionally recognized by the United States Congress in 2011.  She is a member of Miracle of Angels praise dance ministry for Miracle Temple.

 

She is genuinely concerned about God’s people throughout the community and is devoted to feeding the homeless and needy throughout the metropolitan area of Indianapolis.

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Pastor Orenthal Wrencher

Associate Pastor

Pastor Orenthal N. Wrencher Wrencher is license and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith. Pastor Wrencher is the Assistant Bible Study Teacher of Miracle Temple of Faith. Pastor Wrencher is dedicated to the Lord and is all about kingdom building.

 

Pastor Wrencher loves to preach and teach the word of God. Pastor Wrencher is a member, of the Brotherhood Ministry, Pastor Wrencher loves Proverb 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding, and all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your path.  Pastor Wrencher loves being a part of Miracle Temple church of faith, where the 5-fold ministries are in Operation. Pastor Wrencher is under the leadership of Bishop Charles C. Johnson.

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Pastor Elaine Hawkins-Morgan

Nursing Home Ministry President & Assistant Biblestudy Teacher

Pastor Elaine Hawkins Morgan has a Baptist/Pentecostal background from early childhood. She is a graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School and an ordained minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As an Associate Pastor at Miracle Temple Church of Faith she preaches in rotation among colleagues, serves as one of the worship leaders, leads Prayer Services, and serves as President of the Nursing Home Ministry—all under the spiritual leadership of Bishop Charles W. Johnson.

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Pastor Elaine Hawkins Morgan counts it both a privilege and honor to be used by God.

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ELDER CYNTHIA SANDERS

Praise Leader, Church Nurse & Church Secretary

Elder Sanders is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  She is a mother with three children and six grandchildren.  We are truly and wonderfully blessed by the hand of God.  When I think of all His goodness, I can’t help but give him all the praise, glory, and honor.  Every day is a learning process. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Proverb 4:7

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ELDER ODESSA COBB

Church Clerk & Deaconess 

Elder Odessa Cobb is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Elder Cobb continues to aim toward and produce excellence in all of her ministry opportunities.  She has a heart for people and is a committed prayer warrior. 

 

Her life scripture is James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much”.  Her ministry service with Miracle Temple includes serving as the Church Clerk, Finance Committee and Administration Committee.  She also serves in the following auxiliaries: beautification, media, tech and homeless ministries.  

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MINISTER DENISE JOHNSON

In Touch Ministry & Drama Ministry

Minister Denise Johnson is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Her life is dedicated to living by example and encouraging men and women how to live up to their full potential in Christ.  Her ministry experience enables her to reach others with humor, warmth, transparency, and strength.

 

Minister Johnson is one of the sisters of Bishop Johnson.  She’s proud to be under her brothers’ leadership and looks forward to being used by God.  The following are a few things God has used her in:  Praise Dancer, Praise Leader, Intercessor, New Members Class and Adult Sunday School Teacher, In Touch and Outreach Ministries (homeless), Young Women Christian Council (YWCC) and the Birthday Club.

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MINISTER ADRIA CRAWFORD

Church Announcer & Finance Committee Member

Minister Adria Crawford is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Her ministry service with Miracle Temple includes serving as the Assistant for the Youth Bible Study, Youth Sunday school class, and Miracle Angels Praise Dance Ministry, Finance Committee.  I am very happy to have such a supporting and loving church family, but most of all I’m thankful and grateful that God put us all together.

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MINISTER KAREN CRAWFORD

Usher President, Deaconess, Thirsty Scholar Assistant & Drama Ministry

Minister Karen Crawford is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Minister Crawford is a mother of three (3) beautiful children, one son and two daughters, and the grandmother of three (two girls and one boy).  She is the President of the Usher Board and VP of the Miracle Angels Praise Dance Ministry, Finance Committee.  She is part of the Homeless Ministry Team, and she is the Sergeant of Arms.  She likes to stay busy. 

 

Minister Crawford is an energetic, caring, helpful, loving, joyful woman of God.  She trusts God to use her in her ministries in unique ways that would be of the utmost help to His people.  With the Spiritual gifts that God has given her, she’s able to speak words of encouragement, to give a soothing hug, to lend a helping hand, and to give a listening ear to His people that she comes in contact with.  She looks forward to the increase in our territories that God has prepared for us here at M.T.C.O.F. and in our personal lives as well. 

 

I encourage you to stop by here where we EXPECT MIRACLES and you can too.  When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them.  Always be eager to practice hospitality. Romans 12:13 New Living Translation (NLT)

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MINISTER GLORIA CLARK

Elder in Training & Thirsty Scholar Assistant

Minister Gloria Clark is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Having given her life to Christ as a young child, she experienced a re-birth like none before as she became more involved with the ministry. 

 

Minister Clark began to search for ways to serve under-resourced and at-risk communities with the gospel and so began serving in the homeless feeding and outreach ministries with Grace and Miracle Temple.  She wanted to share that same type of revitalization with others and thus offered up her time, talent, and resources to help serve others in her community. She enjoys spending time with her three grandsons, family, grilling and marveling at God’s patience and grace in her life.

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MISSIONARY ANGELA CLARK

Hospitality

Missionary Angela Clark is licensed under Miracle Temple Church of Faith.  Her ministry service with Miracle Temple includes serving as the Youth Bible Study teacher, the Hospitality Committee, and Miracle Angels Praise Dance Ministry.  I am very happy to have such a supporting and loving church family, but most of all I’m thankful and grateful that God put us all together.

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MISSIONARY KELIS GREENWADE

Praise Dancer and Lead Drummer

Missionary Kelis Greewade (in training) came to Miracle Temple Church of Faith in February of 2009.  Missionary Greenwade is licensed and ordained under World Wide Center of Truth Ministries, Inc.; supporting the vision, mission, ministry, and core values of the ministry for the sole purpose of Kingdom Building under the leadership of Apostle Joyce Cannon.

 

Missionary Greenwade’s ministry service with Miracle Temple includes serving in the music ministry as a drummer and as a praise dancer in the Miracle of Angels Praise Dance Ministry.  She is passionate about her brother Jamel, school, music and praising God.

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DEACON EDDIE RODGERS (ED)

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Deacon Edward Rodgers is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith and is husband to Minister Tiffany Rodgers.  His grandmother attended a Baptist church (St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church), where he heard and believed the Gospel when he was a young boy. 

 

Shortly after being introduced to Miracle Temple in Spring 0f 2012, he immediately connected with the vision and knew this was the ministry that would help fulfill his passion. God has touched his inner man and a new heartfelt passion sprung within him to minister to a person’s whole being; spirit, mind, body, and soul.  God has given him a passion for proclaiming the Gospel to others, which he does so often through testimony.  He holds John 14 close and dear to his heart.

 

Let not your heart be troubled:  ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.   John 14:1-3

 

Deacon Ed has served diligently and tirelessly as a true Kingdom Builder.  He operates a successful towing and auto body repair business called “Auto Doc”. 

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MINISTER TIFFANY RODGERS

Praise Dancer & Drama Ministry

Greetings! I am Minister Tiffany K.C. Rodgers; the wife of Deacon Edward "Eddie" Rodgers. I dutifully serve as Apostle Cannon's "Seed Cherub".  In addition, I am a part of the praise dance ministry, drama ministry, and other duties as assigned by the Apostle. I am an ordained, licensed minister in good standing with the Nation Association of Christian Ministers, and sit on the state committee of the association in the ordination of new ministers. I love cooking, dancing, singing, martial arts... all to the glory of GOD!!! If you want to know more about me, please feel free to ask me.

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Evangelist Dorresa Holland

 Youth Bible Study Teacher, Thirsty Scholar Asst. & Drama Ministry

I am Dorresa Holland.  Under the ministry of Miracle Temple Church Of Faith World Wide Ministries, I currently hold an evangelist license, Vice President/Secretary of the Evangelist auxiliary,  Youth Bible Study Teacher, serve on the Board of the Youth Church, and record minutes for church meetings.

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Evangelist Thelma Wrencher

Choir Director

Evangelist Thelma Wrencher is licensed and ordained under Miracle Temple Church of Faith, serving in the position of Choir Director.  Evangelist Wrencher loves being around people and loves witnessing to people about the word of God. Evangelist Wrencher loves Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times for his praises shall continually be in my mouth.  Evangelist Wrencher thank God for being part of Miracle Temple Church of faith, a Church that praises the Lord, prays, and preaches and teaches the word of God, under the leadership of Bishop Charles W Johnson.

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Deacon Robert and Evangelist Hughes

Deacon Board President - Deaconess, Evangelist Board President & Drama Ministry

Deacon Robert Hughes: Born in Indiana, Deacon Hughes is a retired Navy serviceman.  He currently works for the City of Indianapolis and is husband to Evangelist Hughes.  Evangelist Angela Hughes: A Hoosier native who has been blessed to live overseas for several years as an early childhood educator and is currently working as an RN.  She is the wife of Deacon Bob.

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